| Emmolap(m): 8:10pm On May 10 |
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I finished my B.Sc a few months ago and I decided to learn a tech skill firstly before choking my head in any other thing like NYSC.
Please, what do you think is the next I should do to progress in this newly found career path, how I need to improve myself and if there's any platform to network with developers in this same career path.
And how do I position and market myself to clients, employers or probably get an internship.
My stacks are; Javascript, React, Nodejs/Express, MongoDB and Mongoose and Python.
I learnt React-Native too, but I can't boast of that because I have really not done much all because my PC is a pentium processor couldn't handle Android Studio(anytime I open android studio it hangs and immediately get hotter than fire)
Additionally, I would be glad if anyone is willing to mentor me in this career journey.
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| SoftSport(m): 8:19pm On May 10 |
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Congrats emmolap. build small projects, online dev groups like Git Hub, Dev to, Stack Overflow, and Twitter (tech side), and try getting a small job or internship to grow your skills more.
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| jocelynor: 8:26pm On May 10 |
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See question
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| DemonSlayer: 8:38pm On May 10 |
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Build a solid portfolio. By "solid," I don’t mean simple to-do lists or recipe apps, focus on full-fledged software, preferably for the industry you want to work in. E.g financial, build fintech clones.
Tidy up your GitHub. Write clean, well-structured code and thoroughly document every project. Be active and consistent.
Optimize your LinkedIn. Use relevant keywords that match the roles you're targeting. Link your portfolio and your GitHub, and be active; post regularly about what you’re working on, new tech you’re learning, or tools that have boosted your productivity.
Network strategically. Connect with interesting people, especially recruiters and senior developers who share job opportunities. Keep your s warm. Get mentors, assist them with projects, proof value.
Apply for roles, even if you don’t feel fully qualified. If you land an interview, go for it even if you don't feel qualified! You'll gain valuable experience no matter the outcome.
Attend tech events. Go prepared with a 3-minute elevator pitch that clearly summarizes who you are, what you've built, and what you're ionate about. For example:
"Hi, I’m Emmo. I’ve developed [portfolio projects], and I’m ionate about [industry/specific tech].”+something interesting about you that makes your pitch memorable. Don't be the introvert standing alone in the corner, talk to people, gather valuable s.
Participate in hackathons. They’re great for learning, networking, and showcasing your skills. You can win small money and swags, plus there use to be jollof/small chops back in the day, don't know about now.
and be active in your local tech communities. You'll know which ones are worth it from the events and hackathons you attend.
Participate in Open Source. Hacktoberfest happens every October. Prepare for it, participate, build cool things, connect with people.
Wishing you the best of luck and a fruitful and fulfilling career.
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| SoftSport(m): 9:06pm On May 10 |
DemonSlayer:
Build a solid portfolio. By "solid," I don’t mean simple to-do lists or recipe apps, focus on full-fledged software, preferably for the industry you want to work in. E.g financial, build fintech clones.
Tidy up your GitHub. Write clean, well-structured code and thoroughly document every project. Be active and consistent.
Optimize your LinkedIn. Use relevant keywords that match the roles you're targeting. Link your portfolio and your GitHub, and be active; post regularly about what you’re working on, new tech you’re learning, or tools that have boosted your productivity.
Network strategically. Connect with interesting people, especially recruiters and senior developers who share job opportunities. Keep your s warm. Get mentors, assist them with projects, proof value.
Apply for roles, even if you don’t feel fully qualified. If you land an interview, go for it even if you don't feel qualified! You'll gain valuable experience no matter the outcome.
Attend tech events. Go prepared with a 3-minute elevator pitch that clearly summarizes who you are, what you've built, and what you're ionate about. For example:
"Hi, I’m Emmo. I’ve developed [portfolio projects], and I’m ionate about [industry/specific tech].”+something interesting about you that makes your pitch memorable. Don't be the introvert standing alone in the corner, talk to people, gather valuable s.
Participate in hackathons. They’re great for learning, networking, and showcasing your skills. You can win small money and swags, plus there use to be jollof/small chops back in the day, don't know about now.
and be active in your local tech communities. You'll know which ones are worth it from the events and hackathons you attend.
Participate in Open Source. Hacktoberfest happens every October. Prepare for it, participate, build cool things, connect with people.
Wishing you the best of luck and a fruitful and fulfilling career.
Thanks chatgpt
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| Emmolap(m): 9:06pm On May 10 |
DemonSlayer:
Build a solid portfolio. By "solid," I don’t mean simple to-do lists or recipe apps, focus on full-fledged software, preferably for the industry you want to work in. E.g financial, build fintech clones.
Tidy up your GitHub. Write clean, well-structured code and thoroughly document every project. Be active and consistent.
Optimize your LinkedIn. Use relevant keywords that match the roles you're targeting. Link your portfolio and your GitHub, and be active; post regularly about what you’re working on, new tech you’re learning, or tools that have boosted your productivity.
Network strategically. Connect with interesting people, especially recruiters and senior developers who share job opportunities. Keep your s warm. Get mentors, assist them with projects, proof value.
Apply for roles, even if you don’t feel fully qualified. If you land an interview, go for it even if you don't feel qualified! You'll gain valuable experience no matter the outcome.
Attend tech events. Go prepared with a 3-minute elevator pitch that clearly summarizes who you are, what you've built, and what you're ionate about. For example:
"Hi, I’m Emmo. I’ve developed [portfolio projects], and I’m ionate about [industry/specific tech].”+something interesting about you that makes your pitch memorable. Don't be the introvert standing alone in the corner, talk to people, gather valuable s.
Participate in hackathons. They’re great for learning, networking, and showcasing your skills. You can win small money and swags, plus there use to be jollof/small chops back in the day, don't know about now.
and be active in your local tech communities. You'll know which ones are worth it from the events and hackathons you attend.
Participate in Open Source. Hacktoberfest happens every October. Prepare for it, participate, build cool things, connect with people.
Wishing you the best of luck and a fruitful and fulfilling career.
Thanks for your input, I'm really grateful.
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| airsaylongcome: 9:10pm On May 10 |
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Go on Upwork and search for real life problems in your niche that need solving. Solve them as part of your portfolio.
Use ChatGPT to guide you how to title the portfolio and present the portfolio.
Good luck in your career
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| Emmolap(m): 9:13pm On May 10 |
SoftSport:
Congrats emmolap. build small projects, online dev groups like Git Hub, Dev to, Stack Overflow, and Twitter (tech side), and try getting a small job or internship to grow your skills more.
I'm self-taught programmer, I'm not really familiar with some info.
Don't mind for asking some silly question.
SoftSport:
and try getting a small job or internship to grow your skills more.
Please, how do I get this small job or internship, is there any particular website I can get info about that?
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| Emmolap(m): 9:15pm On May 10 |
airsaylongcome:
Go on Upwork and search for real life problems in your niche that need solving. Solve them as part of your portfolio.
Use ChatGPT to guide you how to title the portfolio and present the portfolio.
Good luck in your career
thanks brother
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| tensazangetsu20(m): 9:31pm On May 10 |
DemonSlayer:
Build a solid portfolio. By "solid," I don’t mean simple to-do lists or recipe apps, focus on full-fledged software, preferably for the industry you want to work in. E.g financial, build fintech clones.
Tidy up your GitHub. Write clean, well-structured code and thoroughly document every project. Be active and consistent.
Optimize your LinkedIn. Use relevant keywords that match the roles you're targeting. Link your portfolio and your GitHub, and be active; post regularly about what you’re working on, new tech you’re learning, or tools that have boosted your productivity.
Network strategically. Connect with interesting people, especially recruiters and senior developers who share job opportunities. Keep your s warm. Get mentors, assist them with projects, proof value.
Apply for roles, even if you don’t feel fully qualified. If you land an interview, go for it even if you don't feel qualified! You'll gain valuable experience no matter the outcome.
Attend tech events. Go prepared with a 3-minute elevator pitch that clearly summarizes who you are, what you've built, and what you're ionate about. For example:
"Hi, I’m Emmo. I’ve developed [portfolio projects], and I’m ionate about [industry/specific tech].”+something interesting about you that makes your pitch memorable. Don't be the introvert standing alone in the corner, talk to people, gather valuable s.
Participate in hackathons. They’re great for learning, networking, and showcasing your skills. You can win small money and swags, plus there use to be jollof/small chops back in the day, don't know about now.
and be active in your local tech communities. You'll know which ones are worth it from the events and hackathons you attend.
Participate in Open Source. Hacktoberfest happens every October. Prepare for it, participate, build cool things, connect with people.
Wishing you the best of luck and a fruitful and fulfilling career.
Follow everything listed here meticulously and if you can’t find a job in 6 months come and quote me with proof and evidence.
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| SoftSport(m): 9:35pm On May 10 |
Emmolap:
I'm self-taught programmer, I'm not really familiar with some info.
Don't mind for asking some silly question.
Please, how do I get this small job or internship, is there any particular website I can get info about that?
No problem at all. your question is not silly. Since you are learning by yourself
ways to find small jobs or internships:
You can try
Linked In, Indeed, Angel List, Remote OK
follow tech people on Twitter. Many of them post jobs or give good tips. Keep building small projects and share your work online.
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| Emmolap(m): 10:29pm On May 10 |
SoftSport:
No problem at all. your question is not silly. Since you are learning by yourself
ways to find small jobs or internships:
You can try
Linked In, Indeed, Angel List, Remote OK
follow tech people on Twitter. Many of them post jobs or give good tips. Keep building small projects and share your work online.
Do you mind if I have your number?
can you give me some of their names(the tech people on twitter)
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| preciouswoman66(m): 3:19am On May 11 |
airsaylongcome:
Go on Upwork and search for real life problems in your niche that need solving. Solve them as part of your portfolio.
Use ChatGPT to guide you how to title the portfolio and present the portfolio.
Good luck in your career
I like this advice. real world problems in places like upwork
I once did that so I could gauge my skill and know what to expect. It's just like studying past questions to get a feel of what to expect
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| Torg77: 12:41pm On May 14 |
Emmolap:
I finished my B.Sc a few months ago and I decided to learn a tech skill firstly before choking my head in any other thing like NYSC.
Please, what do you think is the next I should do to progress in this newly found career path, how I need to improve myself and if there's any platform to network with developers in this same career path.
And how do I position and market myself to clients, employers or probably get an internship.
My stacks are; Javascript, React, Nodejs/Express, MongoDB and Mongoose and Python.
I learnt React-Native too, but I can't boast of that because I have really not done much all because my PC is a pentium processor couldn't handle Android Studio(anytime I open android studio it hangs and immediately get hotter than fire)
Additionally, I would be glad if anyone is willing to mentor me in this career journey.
what kind of processor can handle android studio?? what about corei3??
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| Emmolap(m): 8:34pm On May 14 |
Torg77:
what kind of processor can handle android studio?? what about corei3??
of course
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