VoV 026: How to Get a Job (Especially for New Developers)‌ with Charles Max Wood

Panel: Charles Max WoodErik HanchettJoe Eames In this episode, the Views on Vue panel talks about Charles’ new course on how to Get a Coder Job. A lot of people come to Charles asking him how to get a coder job, especially as new developers, and he created this course in order to help them find jobs. They talk about how the panelists got their own first coder jobs, the difference between being self-taught and getting a CS degree, and the indicator that makes the biggest difference in getting a first job. They also touch on the importance of knowing how to interview, having a desire and passion for development, and more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: A lot of people ask him how to find a coder jobGet a Coder JobWhat is in the course?How did you get your first developer jobs?Erik gives advice about How to Get a Developer Job on his YouTube ChannelGoing the traditional route (CS degree) VS self-taught routeBeing self-taught is more common nowYou don’t need a CS degree to get a developer jobGetting a CS degree is the most sure way to get into the industryUsing boot campsThe skillset you learn in a professional CS degreeThe indicator that makes the most difference is who you know and how many people you knowThe benefits of getting a degreeUsing the alumni network, professors, and counselors to get connectionsKnowing how to interviewDifferent type of students in boot campsDedication and desire to do this job mattersThere are a lot of Jr. developers entering the field right nowGetting the right opportunitiesThe different options you have to be trainedAnd much, much more! Links: Get a Coder JobErik’s How to Get a Developer Job on YouTubeErik’s YouTube Channel Sponsors Kendo UIDigital OceanCode Badge Picks: Charles Get a Coder JobFramework SummitCESPodcast MovementHome Depot Tool Rental Joe Framework Summit Erik Create Awesome Vue.js Apps With Nuxt.js course