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Dec 22, 2021 • 57min

#15 - Setting your 2022 Goals

Send us a text2022 is around the corner - do you have your goals mapped out? Is the year that you finally take the next step to becoming a Software Engineer?For the last 10 years I've been actively setting goals and have read most every book I can get my hands on in regards to habits, processes, goals, life planning, you name it - I'm a nerd on this stuff in a borderline unhealthy way.That being said, in today's episode of Develop Yourself I'm going to walk you through the exact process that I'm  going to go through myself between now and January 1st. If you want to ensure that 2022 is the best then give this one a listen.Goal Templates: parsity.io/goalsdev30: dev30.xyzShameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Dec 3, 2021 • 42min

#14 - Indie Hacking: What I Would Do After a Bootcamp

Learn why indie hacking is a key strategy for new developers, focusing on revenue-generating projects. Explore the 6 steps to starting an 'Indie Hacker' project, including setting goals and finding customers. Discover the importance of building real projects to showcase coding skills and attract potential employers.
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Nov 24, 2021 • 57min

#13 - Former CEO of Hack Reactor and Galvanize

Send us a textHarsh Patel is perhaps the most successful Coding Bootcamp CEO ever. He started MakerSquare which was acquired by Hack Reactor, which was acquired by Galvanize and he was made CEO of all of them.Unlike some of the disreputable bootcamp news you hear from time to time, Harsh has always been driven by outcomes and even played a part in starting CIRR, the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting.As you'll hear about in this episode of Develop Yourself, these days Harsh is working on a project to prepare Software Engineers for a transition to Web3 (crypto, etc.) at hackerdao.xyz.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Nov 20, 2021 • 55min

#12 - How to Go From Bootcamp Grad to Senior Engineer

Send us a textLanding your first job as a Software Engineer is one thing - but progressing to Senior level is a different challenge entirely.On this episode of Developer Yourself, Peter Elbaum, who graduated from a Coding Bootcamp in 2016, will walk us through his journey to becoming a Senior Software Engineer and will detail what he believes make a "senior" vs. a "junior". Additionally, we walk about the job search, "Indie Hacking" and ultimately why something are just more important than any of this.Peter's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeterElbaumPeter's Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterelbaumParsity Website: https://parsity.io/Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Nov 14, 2021 • 57min

#11 - Self-taught Engineering Manager turned Coding Career Mentor

Send us a textBrian is a self-taught Software Engineer, Blockchain expert and current Engineering Manager at IBM, but currently he's passionate about helping career changers transition into tech.Listen to this week's episode as Brian shares his own story and the advice he's been giving to the dozens of beginners he's mentored over the last several years.You can find Brian and his podcast at https://schusterian.substack.com/Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Nov 6, 2021 • 49min

#10 - From Staton Island Rapper to Coinbase and Facebook Developer

Send us a textAaron went from a rapping in Staton Island where he worked laying train tracks to support his wife and kids, to working at companies like Facebook and Coinbase as a Senior Software Engineer.Listen to Aaron's journey as he shares what is perhaps the best advice we've ever had on this podcast, as he shares the details on his mindset, his attitude and even the nitty gritty of his finances.You can contact Aaron directly, here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordovaaaron/Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Oct 22, 2021 • 59min

#9 - A Complete Guide to Learning JavaScript

Send us a textTo learn JavaScript through our JavaScript Prep Course, register here: parsity.io/prepTo review individual JavaScript concepts, find explanations at these timestamps in the podcast:2:01 - Why Learn JavaScript9:05 - What is JavaScript's Role in Web Development?16:24 - The 7 parts of JavaScript17:11 - The JavaScript Environment (where to write it)19:46 - JS 1: Declaring Variables in JS22:23 - JS 2: Conditionals in JS25:22 - JS 3: JS Data Types30:19 - JS 4: Data Structures in JS31:29 - JS 5: Objects in JS33:46 - JS 6: Arrays in JS40:10 - JS 7: Loops in JS44:52 - JS 8: Functions in JS51:44 - JS 9: Putting it all TogetherShameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Oct 17, 2021 • 51min

#8 - Land Your First Coding Job

Send us a textSubmitting 100 job applications won't get you anywhere closer to landing your first coding job as you'll likely get rejected from 99% of your cold applications. You need another way.On this episode of the Develop Yourself podcast we're going to get deep and practical into the methodology we've used to help many career changers land their first Software Engineering jobs. So whether you're searching for a coding job or plan to in the future, this practical episode is for you.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Oct 9, 2021 • 46min

#7: Advice From a Google Recruiter

Send us a textWhat does taking care of Conan O'Brien and working as a Software Engineer at Google have in common? Sarah Coker.This week on the Develop Yourself Podcast we get to speak with Sarah who is a recruiter at Google and here to share job searching and interview advice for juniors developers as well as advice straight from the mouth of her former boss, Conan O'Brien.Listen as we debunk several job-searching myths and encourage juniors that there are plenty of jobs at companies like Google.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Oct 3, 2021 • 40min

#6: Building a Webdev Career with Pierre Lebrum

Send us a textPierre switched majors in college when he realized that the Computer Science program was more about math than programming. Over 10 years later after teaching himself to program and carving his own path, Pierre has established himself as a Software Engineering leader.Listen to the latest episode of Develop Yourself as we talk through his career path, imposter syndrome and what it takes to sustain a career in Web Development.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️

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