The Junior Jobs Podcast

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A weekly podcast about how junior developers can get their first job in tech, with Erik Andersen. In this podcast, you'll hear from new developers about their initial struggle, but ultimate triumph in getting that first job 💪 Our guests will discuss what worked and what didn't, so you can learn and apply their insights to your own job search. So whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or anyone looking to break into tech, this podcast is for you!

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September 9, 2024Episode 6323 min

63 | How a Long Resume Format Got Him His First Job in Tech | Junior Jobs

Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ Today I chat with Derek Kim, a career changer, about how his long resume format and unique approach to LinkedIn outreach got him his first job in tech. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/free-consultation-call-erik-referral 4) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ 5) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com

September 3, 2024Episode 6226 min

62 | Common Entry-Level Developer Interview Fails | Junior Jobs

Check out "Keep Calm and Code On" on Amazon https://amzn.to/4e6r5uV Today I chat with Alex Lau about his new book, "Keep Calm and Code On", where we unpack some of the job search lessons he learned the hard way, and how to avoid them. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/free-consultation-call-erik-referral 4) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ 5) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com

August 19, 2024Episode 6118 min

61 | Navigating the Tech Job Market After Prison | Junior Jobs

Check out https://www.perseverenow.org/ if you've been justice-impacted and looking for help getting a fresh start in your career Today I chat with Stacy Hill, the Lead Technology Employment Specialist at Persevere, a workforce development company that teaches how to code and helps hire hundreds of justice-involved and at-risk individuals to help them successfully re-enter the workforce. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/free-consultation-call-erik-referral 4) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ 5) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com

August 12, 2024Episode 6020 min

60 | How to Find Freelancing Work As a New Software Engineer | Junior Jobs

Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ Today I chat with Will Ray, a career changer, about how freelancing and small contract work is helping him build a portfolio that helps him stand out in the job search. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/free-consultation-call-erik-referral 4) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ 5) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com

July 9, 2024Episode 6017 min

59 | The Problem With Changing Careers (and How To Overcome It) | Junior Jobs

Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ Today I chat with Brad Reed, a career changer, about some of the challenges he faced on his journey and his perspective on how you can too. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/free-consultation-call-erik-referral 4) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ 5) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com

July 6, 2024Episode 5826 min

58 | How Hiring is Different Between Small and Large Companies | Junior Jobs

Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ Today I chat with Nick Cosentino, Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft about how hiring differs between small and large companies, and how to approach each as a new software engineer. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/free-consultation-call-erik-referral 4) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ 5) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com

June 17, 2024Episode 5735 min

57 | 10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Changing Careers | Junior Jobs

Time To Think by Nancy Kline https://amzn.to/3VHnbCj Rithm School's upcoming FREE webinar about changing careers https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rithm-school-11279356650 Today I chat with Sophie Leroi, Director of Career Services at Rithm school, about how career changes can better prepare themselves for the switch. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/free-consultation-call-erik-referral 4) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ 5) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com

June 3, 2024Episode 567 min

56 | Why Recruiters Ghost You (And What To Do About It) | Junior Jobs

10% off Huntr's Job Tracker & AI Job Search Assistant when you use the Code ERIK at checkout (https://huntr.co/?via=erik) Other referenced videos: – Why You’re Not Getting Job Interviews (and What To Do About It) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dKKn5XNrn0 – 3 Ways To Get Work Experience Without a Job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6F9418wuwE&t Free job search resources: - https://adplist.org/ - https://mentorcolor.org/ - or connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebandersen/ Paid resources I would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/free-consultation-call-erik-referral⁠ 4) 2 weeks of FREE mock interviews, resume feedback, and job search assistance with Pathrise when you use this link 👉 ⁠https://www.pathrise.com/erik⁠ 5) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik⁠ _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com

May 28, 2024Episode 5521 min

55 | Can Self-Taught Developers Get Jobs In This Market? | Junior Jobs

FREE coding resources for self-taught developers ⁠https://100devs.org/⁠ ⁠https://codewithmosh.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.freecodecamp.org/⁠ ⁠https://www.theodinproject.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/braydon-coyer/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dthompsondev/⁠ Paid resources I would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/free-consultation-call-erik-referral⁠ 4) 2 weeks of FREE mock interviews, resume feedback, and job search assistance with Pathrise when you use this link 👉 ⁠https://www.pathrise.com/erik⁠ 5) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠⁠ 6) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik⁠ _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com

May 20, 2024Episode 5424 min

54 | Why No One Hires Junior Developers (And What To Do About It) | Junior Jobs

80% Dev Amplifier's coding workshops when you register with https://devamplifier.io/erik Today I chat with Byron Sommardhal, a Software Developer advocate at Dev Amplifier about why no one hires junior developers and what you can do about it! _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout! ⁠https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course ⁠ 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms ⁠https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0⁠ 3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman ⁠https://calendly.com/ilya-dorman/free-consultation-call-erik-referral⁠ 4) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr ⁠https://huntr.co/?via=erik⁠ 5) Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back ⁠https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik⁠ _______________________ ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com _______________________ ▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. ▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: juniorjobschannel@gmail.com