Software development is a great industry to work in... developers work on interesting topics, with smart people all over the world and get paid generously. But what can you do when things don’t turn out that way?
August 24, 2022
Should you quit your software developer job? (5 alternatives for struggling developers)
You've already applied to a few jobs. You re-wrote your CV and told all your friends you are looking for a developer job. You even got far with a few companies and passed the technical challenge. But, you did not get the job.
August 24, 2022
5 ways to get 'developer experience'​ when you have none
I’ve made tons of mistakes in my early years as a software developer. It is part of the game. But, if you are an ambitious developer looking to accelerate your growth, the best you can do is to learn from other’s mistakes. Mainly because you don't have enough time to make them yourself. So I compiled a list for you of the main "mistakes" I have made during my first years as a developer. Read carefully below.
August 24, 2022
7 mistakes I made early in my software development career: and how you can avoid them
Staring at an empty inbox? You are not alone. These days, many developers struggle to get interviews. They optimize their CV meticulously and write lengthy cover letters. They apply to everything coming their way. And yet after hundreds of applications, they still get nothing. No call, no invitations, ... nada. The lucky ones get back a lovely machine-generated answer.
August 24, 2022
How to get technical interviews: 3 ways to be noticed as a developer
Have you already heard it? It is the hottest thing today...Knowing a gazillion of JavaScript libraries is not enough. A well-done CV and a nice GitHub is not enough. As a software developer, to get noticed by employers or potential clients what you need now is a personal brand.
August 24, 2022
Why a "personal brand"​ won't save your developer career (trust me, I did it)
Have you heard it before? To get a great job as a developer, you should contribute to open-source projects. I say it is a bunch of nonsense. Think about it...
August 24, 2022
Why open-source to get a better job as a developer is nonsense *(and what you should do instead)
In the last nine months, I mentored 20+ software developers on their journey. During this time, I experienced massive changes in software demographics.
August 24, 2022
The New Age in Software: Mentorship