Develop Yourself

This podcast delves into mastering Visual Studio Code with practical tips, keyboard shortcuts, and organization strategies. It also discusses adding data engineering and Python 30 programs at Parsi, ensuring transparency in job placement stats, and maximizing efficiency with VS Code shortcuts.

I chat with Carly, a former Parsity student who learned to code, didn't quit her job and instead decided to become a freelance web developer.I love stories like hers.Carly talks about the reality of joining a coding bootcamp program, finding time to code with a full time job, her externship experience with Parsity and advice for early career coders.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

My son just turned 18 and graduated high school.I started my career in coding at 30 and I often wonder where I'd be if I started earlier. Terrible habit.If I had full control over my kids' lives - this is how I'd structure their careers as software engineers so they would be much further along in the game than I am at my age.None of them want to be coders however so maybe this advice will help you.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Explore lessons learned from the worst tech interview at Google, how to conquer technical interviews post-bootcamp, the importance of data structures and algorithms for career growth, and tips on excelling in technical interviews to accelerate your tech career and increase your earnings.

Developers share their real-world experiences and bust common myths in the industry. Key topics include the importance of practical experience, learning in-demand programming languages, trendy technologies, and frameworks for software developers. Stay ahead in 2024 with insights from a survey of 90,000 developers.

The Secret Developer, with a non-traditional background, shares insights on managing multiple contract roles in tech. He discusses interview experiences, job hunting outside LinkedIn, and lessons on resilience and career growth. Topics include over-employment, securing contract roles ethically, navigating job opportunities, challenges in software development careers, and the importance of authenticity in the tech industry.

There is an overwhelming amount of information available for aspiring software developers, let's explore a structured strategy called reverse engineering to simplify the path towards landing a job.We will look at the ONLY project you need to build on your way towards becoming a software developer as well as an opinionated list of technologies you should learn.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Learning to code is hard.Getting a job as a developer requires an entirely different approach. David Roberts is a software developer and recruiter with decades of experience. He explains the game of getting hired from a recruiters perspective, how you can make it easier to be "discovered" on LinkedIn and thoughts on job guarantees.You can connect with David at Crushing Digital to check out his social media, courses and free trainings.Chapters:13:16 Developers' Approach to Job Applications15:16 Discussion on Internships and Free Work19:01 Strategy for Building a Strong LinkedIn Profile23:46 The Importance of Standing Out and Showing Evidence of Skills26:31 Recruitment Process and Selling Yourself29:46 Technology Trends and Learning Recommendations35:01 Parsity's Ethical Job Guarantee41:46 Interview Preparation and Practice49:46 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

I've started too many failed businesses to count. First there was the diary app. Then there was the 3 years I worked on a startup for real estate transactions. The real-time CSS tool. A learning management system. The SAAS app for actors to upload their auditions.I finally found some success with a small business I created which made me around 20k last year.If you're a software engineer interested in starting your own business I'm going to lay out some practical, no-nonsense advice for you to start and what I'd do differently if I was beginning today. As a coder, you have a top tier skill that can help others makes boat loads of money by implementing their ideas. Why not build your own?Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Could there be a worse time to learn to code?I was nearly 30, had been sober for less than 2 months and had a 1 year old and 8 year old at home.I worked an office job which I just started and drove Lyft and Uber on the side.There was no time. So I had to create time. In the process of learning how code, I learned the 2nd most important skill as a software developer (right after coding): the art of time management.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)