Sep 9Member-only10 Must-Have Project Features You Need at a Minimum To Land Your First Web Development JobStand out from the competition — High-quality projects on your resume are the most sure way to stand out in today’s competitive job market if you want to land your first web development job as a self-taught dev. But what is considered a “high quality” project? You can approach this in multiple ways, but here are…Programming5 min readProgramming5 min read
Apr 22Member-onlyEffectively Showcase Your Projects on GitHub For Your First Web Developer JobDo this to optimally present your GitHub projects to potential hirers — You’ve worked hard to create a project that demonstrates your understanding of the basics of web development and pushed it to GitHub. Now what? The harsh reality is that most engineers and hiring managers AREN’T going to actually read your code, simply because most of them don’t have time and…Web Development3 min readWeb Development3 min read
Feb 1Member-only4 Tips For Setting Up Your GitHub For Your First Web Developer JobHow I set up my GitHub for my first web dev job. — Before prettifying your Github, I want you to know that it’s way more important that you are pushing commits to your repository on a DAILY basis. That’s right. Your contributions should be COMPLETELY filled with green bubbles. It doesn’t matter how simple the change is.Web Development3 min readWeb Development3 min read
Dec 8, 2022Member-onlyI Landed My First Web Developer Job While Working Full Time With This Daily ScheduleI definitely don’t miss this schedule… — I couldn’t afford a coding bootcamp, but I was confident that I could teach myself how to code through online resources. So here’s the schedule that I tried to adhere to as best as I could, which eventually led to landing my first web developer role. I only ask that you do not compare my schedule with yours. I recognize that I…Self Taught Developer2 min readSelf Taught Developer2 min read
Oct 7, 2022Member-onlySetting Up Your LinkedIn Profile For Your First Developer JobHow I set up my LinkedIn as a self-taught developer — For developers searching for their first developer job, I find that LinkedIn is a way for recruiters/hiring managers to make sure you don’t have any red flags. As a developer trying to get your first role, I recommend you optimize every single aspect of your job search. This means going…Web Development5 min readWeb Development5 min read
Sep 2, 2022Member-onlyThe Top 3 Mistakes Self-Taught Web Developers Make (And How To Avoid Them)Save lots of time by learning from my mistakes. — The pressure of wasting time might be one of the most dreadful parts of going the self-taught developer route because no one is giving you a strict curriculum, nor do you have dedicated teachers to guide you through ambiguity. My goal is to tackle the ambiguity part of the process…Web Development4 min readWeb Development4 min read
Jul 24, 2022Member-only2 Projects To Get You To Your First Web Developer Job In 2023Projects that are closer to today’s standards and expectations of junior developers. — Can I really get hired with just 2 projects? Yes! The caveat is that the two projects are extensive, but reasonable enough for a junior developer to successfully complete. As a self-taught developer going through interviews for my first job, my interviewers were most impressed that I built a full-stack application with somewhat difficult features. Now that I’m on…Web Development4 min readWeb Development4 min read
Jul 24, 2022Member-onlyDetailed Guide To Landing Your First Job As a Self-Taught Web Developer: Complete Steps and ResourcesEverything I did to land my first job dev role while working a full-time job. — Table of Contents 1. This is the guide I wish I had 2. How to use this guide 3. My journey to becoming a self-taught developer 4. Important tips on HOW to study effectively 5. Step 1: Start This Course: The Web Developer Bootcamp by Colt Steele on Udemy 6. Step 2: Understand Git & Version Control 7. Step…Self Taught Developer11 min readSelf Taught Developer11 min read
