

Develop Yourself
Brian Jenney
To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.
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Sep 26, 2021 β’ 48min
#5: Belonging and Alternative Paths with Lisa Shissler Smith from Netflix
On this week's episode of Develop Yourself, we talk with Lisa Shissler Smith, Engineering Manager at Netflix!Listen as we chat about her own journey, how she's advocating to ensure that everyone feel like they belong in tech, and the future of code school grads at companies like Netflix.Send us a textShameless Plugs π Build Your First Website in 30 minutes π βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here π§βπ» Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

Sep 20, 2021 β’ 45min
#4: How to Focus when Learning Code
The #1 thing that is preventing you from learning to code is your inability to focus.Join us in this episode of Develop Yourself as we walk through proven, practical strategies you can implement immediately to kill the distractions and actually make progress toward becoming a software engineer.For free downloadable templates from this Podcast, visit parsity.io/links/focusSend us a textShameless Plugs π Build Your First Website in 30 minutes π βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here π§βπ» Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

Aug 27, 2021 β’ 27min
#3: From tutorials to Beer Tech Startup Dream Job
After months of doing coding tutorials online, Edward finally took a leap of faith and did a "coding bootcamp". If that wasn't radical enough, when it came to applying for jobs, Edward took the ultimate leap of faith: he applied for a Senior position (which he wasn't qualified for) in a technology he wasn't familiar with at his dream company (Untappd - a tech startup that's all about beer - another one of Edward's passions).After several grueling rounds of interviews (and teaching himself a new programming language along the way), Edward landed his first Software Engineering job at Untappd.Several years (and raises) later, Edward is still helping the beer community "drink socially" at Untapped. Listen to this week's episode to hear about how Edward navigated the unknown of landing his ideal job.Send us a textShameless Plugs π Build Your First Website in 30 minutes π βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here π§βπ» Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

Aug 27, 2021 β’ 32min
#2: From Crossfit Coach to Engineer at IBM in 6 months!
Casey went from CrossFit coach and having never written a line of code to being hired as a Full Stack Software Engineer at IBM, in just 6 months! Listen to this week's episode as we learn about Casey's journey and what is unique about Casey which enabled her to make this incredible transition in such a short amount of time.Send us a textShameless Plugs π Build Your First Website in 30 minutes π βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here π§βπ» Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

Aug 27, 2021 β’ 25min
#1: Why People Fail Coding Bootcamps
Some people spend many months and thousands of dollars on a coding bootcamp, but ultimately fail to change careers and land a job as a software engineer. On this episode of the podcast we'll explore why some people fail, and more importantly, the 4 things you can focus on to be prepared and successful in your own journey to changing careers.Links:Parsity (Online Code School): parsity.ioParsity Community: parsity.io/communityPrep Course: parsity.io/prep-courseSend us a textShameless Plugs π Build Your First Website in 30 minutes π βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here π§βπ» Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.


