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The Scrimba Podcast

Learn from inspiring developers about how they found meaningful and fulfilling work that that also pays them well. On The Scrimba Podcast, you"ll hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from developers who"ve been exactly where you are now. We talk to developers about their challenges, learnings, and switching industries in the hopes of inspiring YOU. This is the podcast that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and

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28:50

How to stand out as a new developer (and ask amazing...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/10/05

What do you wish someone had told you when you were just starting out? If you are a new developer (we’re not using “junior developer” here - listen along to find out why!), there are skills you have, skills you can transfer from somewhere else, and skills you don’t even know you need. You probably also have a lot of assumptions… and not too many people who can tell you whether they’re true. Dan wants to change that!Who is Dan Moore? He is the author of Letters to a New Developer - a blog

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25:36

Overcoming interview nerves - how this Scrimba...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/09/28

Scrimba student Serhan almost canceled his interview at Microsoft because he was nervous. Even though it turned out to be an unsuccessful interview, overcoming that initial hurdle set everything into motion for Serhan. The worse thing that could happen had already happened. Turns out, being rejected from a company wasn't that bad.After that, Serhan was much calmer in interviews now and was offered a job much sooner than he expected! We think the same could happen to you if you adapt

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44:32

What a good developer resume looks like and how to...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/09/21

Your resume determines if you will be called in for an interview or not. It’s an advertisement targeted towards your future boss and it can make or break your application. Yet, most programmers fail to write a good resume! In this episode, you will learn to increases the chances that your resume makes it to the “yes” pile according to an actual Hiring Manager.Who is Gergely? Gergely is the author of The Tech Resume Inside Out - a highly-rated book about what the hiring process look like

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25:53

Lessons learned from 400 unsuccessful job...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/09/14

With every rejection, Gandev felt more determined than ever. It didn't matter to him that no one had replied positively yet because he was only really testing the waters - applying to jobs before he was ready in order to see what he could learn about job-hunting while simultaneously skilling up on Scrimba. In the end, Gandev learned the key to his success was to connect with the people behind the jobs. In this episode, you are will learn how to do the same.Who is Gandev? Gandev is a Scrimba

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25:33

How to work with recruiters according to Senior...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/09/07

For every sucky recruiter conflating Java and JavaScript (oh boy), there is a recruiter like Taylor Desseyn ready to listen to your goals, craft your resume, and help you land your first Junior Developer job. Yes, even new programers are eligible to work with a recruiter! In this episode, Taylor breaks it down step-by-step.Who is Taylor? Taylor is a Senior Recruiter who has been recruiting since 2011 and has helped place more than 450 people land their dream jobs. He joins us today to share

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39:04

How to remember everything you learn with Ali Spittel...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/08/31

Ali has helped hundreds of new developers learn to code through her work as a lead bootcamp instructor and author. She’s an equally talented developer and teacher and In this episode, shares techniques and tips to help you better understand what you’re learning and make it stick once and for all!TimestampsIntroduction (00:00)How Ali got her first Junior Developer job (01:31)What Ali learned helping new programmers as a Lead Instructor at General Assembly (06:16)What you can learn from

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28:59

How to get started in Developer Relations according...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/08/24

The demand for Developer Relations candidates has never been greater. Yet, employers are struggling to fill this unique role. In this episode, Phil Legetter (Head of Developer Relations at PostHog), teaches you what Developer Relation is, the versatile roles within Developer Relations, and what experience you need to succeed. As an experienced Hiring Manager himsself, Phil also shares his experience hiring from the inside out.TimestampsIntroduction (00:00)What Developer Relations is

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22:47

From Air Conditioning Technician to Junior Developer...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/08/17

Meet Dan (35) from Australia 🇦🇺🦘. After working as an Air Conditioning Technician for 9 years, Dan enrolled in Scrimba's Frontend Developer Career Path to become a hireable web developer. 6 months later, here we are!Success found Dan much quicker than he expected - not because he was the absolute best coder (Dan admits he stumbled through the technical interview) but instead because Dan successfully demonstrated his teachability and potential. Now Dan is earning to learn. If you follow

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32:27

Tom's portfolio earns him six figures a year

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/08/10

Tom Hirst's inbox is full to the brim. It's practically spilling with emails from companies and clients inquiring to work with him! This demand comes from Tom's effective personal website and earns him six figures a year as a freelance WordPress developer.Whether you are a would-be freelancer or aspiring Junior developer, Tom believes you should build a personal website, niche down to scale up and - above all else - put yourself out there (even if you're an introvert like him!) In this

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40:11

Ace the job interview with Cassidy Williams from Netlify

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/08/03

There are two sides to every story, and a job interview can seem very different depending on whether you’re the interviewee or the interviewer. Cassidy Williams (Director of Developer Experience at Netlify and teacher here at Scrimba) has experienced both. She joins us today to share her experience and prove the interview process isn't as scary as it may seem.ContentsIntroduction (00:00)What does Cassidy do at Netlify? (01:51) How Cassidy stays super productive (and how you can too)

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34:00

Becoming rejection-proof with Erik Hanchett from...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/07/27

When Erik started his coding career, several companies rejected him. Today, he works as a Front End Engineer at Amazon Web Services! Can you imagine how different things might have been had Erik let rejection block him? In this episode, Erik talks about how to think about rejection so it doesn't bother you, the tactics he would use to get a junior developer job in 2021, and how to glide into a recruiter's inbox. Finally, Erik compares React and Vue, and talks about the job prospects for

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23:26

The road from intern to Senior Developer with Darin...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/07/20

Darin started his developer career as an intern. Now he works as a Senior Engineer at Wistia! This his advice for new programmers considering an internship or junior developer position. We also delve into what companies look for in new programmers and if you really need the experience threshold before applying.Links@_darindoria on Twitter@bookercodes from Scrimba on TwitterSubscribe to Darin on YouTubeHow I Landed My First Developer Job: My Internship Story by DarinCode With Me | 1hr Real

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37:30

Intentional Career Building with Kent C. Dodds

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/07/13

Kent has authored 180 blog posts, created courses on React and unit teseting, hosted podcasts like JavaScript Air and Angular Air. He's also given countless talks and eppared on presentations. From the outside lookign in, it's hard to imagine how he gets so much done!Links@kentcdodds on Twitter@bookercodes from Scrimba on TwitterZero to 60 in Software Development: How to Jumpstart Your Career (Kent C. Dodds)Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (Peter C. Brown et al.)How I

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32:43

How to make your own luck with Shawn Wang (Swyx) from...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/07/06

Shawn (Swyx) Wang joins us to discuss his book, The Coding Career Handbook. In this episode, you'll learn principles, strategies, and actionable tactics that will help you become a hireable junior developer. For everything else, there's Swyx's book, for which you can receive 30% off using special code, SRIMBA30.Timestamps00:00 Introduction1:37 When are you ready to apply for junior developer jobs?03:40 What is learning in public and why is it important?07:05 Learning in public is more

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17:27

Get started freelancing on Upwork with no experience

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/06/29

When you don't have a CompSci degree, you have to get creative 👀! Ehtisham found freelance work on UpWork by doing the work without permission. Next, he transferred his excellent reviews to earn a job interview! Now his job title is Front-end developer and he works remotely. Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:03 Start freelancing with no experience03:36 Getting your first client05:06 The impact of customer recommendations 06:40 Pricing yourself for opportunity09:20 Turning freelance work

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37:52

Communication skills for developers with Dylan Israel...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/06/22

If you want to become a successful developer in 2021, communication skills are more important than you might think. In this episode, Dylan Israel from Amazon talks about Agile software practices, teamwork, working with your manager, boundaries, and dealing with anxiety as someone on the shyer or introverted side.Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:40 What to expect when you join a new team03:39 What is Agile development all about?08:35 Beware companies masquerading as "Agile"12:18 Ask these

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29:38

Karan didn't meet all the requirements - they hired...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/06/15

Karan found a job that needed two years of professional experience but as a recent Frontend Developer Career Path Graduate he didn't have any yet 😬 !Equipped with a stunning portfolio and active GitHub profile, Karan applied anyway...They practically hired him on the spot 🎉 proving these requirements don't always apply to the individual, and you should apply anyway!Now Karan's learning lots while working on a project for a Fortune 500 company.In this episode, you'll learn how Karan became

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29:09

How these six self-taught developers got jobs

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/06/08

Pete has interviewed hundreds of self-taught developers for his website, NoCSDegree. In this episode, he shares his top 6 stories that YOU Can learn from to make money as an employee, freelancer, or entrepreneur (Pete covers all 3)Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:00 How Beatrice used a meetup to advance their career07:15 Arvid Kahl founded a $55K/month business09:45 Please remember to subscribe and share the episode 😇10:15 Aldhair went from cruise ship worker to developer in 5 months with

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42:01

How to get a job at Google with Jack Franklin from...

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/05/19

Jack is a twenty-something Front End Engineer at Google. In this episode, you will learn from his experience as he traveled an ambitious and twisty career path that, ultimately, landed him a high-impact job on the Google Chrome Developers team.Contents00:00 How did the opportunity at Google come about?02:39 What it's like working at Google?04:01 The decision to become a professional developer05:52 Do you need a computer science degree to work at Google?9:23 Becoming a speaker17:31

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20:39

DoorDash driver turned full-time developer

The Scrimba Podcast ·

2021/05/11

David tried DoorDash part-time while he learned to code on Scrimba. He is also a successful landscaping business owner. If you think these experiences wouldn't help David become a professional developer, then think again! This interview is about how David leveraged his experiences to position himself and secured an exciting developer job 🎉Contents00:20 Introduction02:55 How David got into code05:30 What David learned about SEO11:20 How David Tell us about the JOB and how you stood out

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