Episode 180: 180 JSJ Finding a Job

JavaScript Jabber

• Episode: Episode 180: 180 JSJ Finding a Job
• Website: JavaScript Jabber
• Feed URL: https://feeds.feedwrench.com/JavaScriptJabber.rss
• Duration: 00:58:29
• Published: 2015-10-07 17:00

02:14 - 15 Minute Podcast Listener chat with Charles Wood

03:23 - Amy’s Upcoming Talk at Nodevember

04:45 - Junior, Mid-level, and Senior Developers

08:00 - Advice for Devs Straight Out of Boot Camp (How Job Hunts Work)

14:28 - Looking For the Right Job For YOU

• The Passionate Programmer: Creating a Remarkable Career in Software Development by Chad Fowler

23:22 - Mentorship & Company Culture

27:16 - Nailing the Interview

• Salary Expectations
• Get to Know Potential Team Members
• Confidence

32:57 - Be Prepared: Coding is HARD Work

35:27 - Getting To Know People & Networking

• Hackathons
• Open Source Contribution
• Don’t Be Afraid … APPLY!
• Apprenticeships
  • Saron Yitbarek: CodeNewbie
• Conferences

46:45 - Communication and People Skills

• Conway’s Law

Get in touch with Aimee or Chuck!

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Nodevember (Aimee)
A standing desk for $22 (Chuck)
SmartCells Anti-Fatigue Comfort Mat (Chuck)
Pebble Time (Chuck)
Pebble.js (Chuck)