@DorianDevelops
It's hard to explain how awesome it feels when a YouTuber that you think highly of gives you a shout out in one of their videos!
@beaker8111
I landed my first dev job from a company that originally rejected me. When I responded that I appreciated the time they spent interviewing me and asked what I could do to be a better candidate when I reapplied, they changed their mind and asked me to interview.
@bobthemagicmoose
One major tip that's extremely important and doesn't just apply to tech: replace cynicism with optimism. I bombed a ton of interviews trying to show how smart or "real" I was with some thick cynicism... about competitors, former work environments, etc. But people don't want that, and if they do, you likely won't want to with with them. Find optimistic perspectives on everything. Don't lie, just change your attitude, and if you don't have something nice to say then give a way to pivot the discussion to something positive. This isn't just about interviewing... it's about your entire modus operandi.
@christoferberruzchungata2722
Getting a job in tech can be a soul crushing experience. Rejection after rejection, you have to keep going, keep practicing, and getting better. It took me 4 months to land an internship that eventually became a full time position, and those were the 4 months that I doubted what I was doing, whether this was the right profession, and whether I was smart enough. So yeah, it is not rainbows and unicorns, but you have to push through all of that. Best of luck in your journey getting a job in tech!
@nodemodules
Just bombed a tech interview two hours ago. This gives me hope.
@Cjaymoney
Im one of those 6 fig engineers. My advice to college students. Your internships are more important than your grades. Your goal should be getting top tier internship. I would sneak into bigger schools career fairs just to talk to recruiters.
@tropicaljupiter
"Learn from someone who wants you make you big" thanks for these words of wisdom
@monawoka97
As an anecdote for how hard it can be to break into the industry - I got a 4 year CS degree on a full ride scholarship. Studied my ass off and constantly worked on side projects. Did multiple internships. Post graduation I couldn't find any job for multiple months. When I finally did my starting salary was 40k. Thankfully I'm now at a company I really like making around 120k. But holy hell is it hard to start out in this industry. Even with arguably perfect commitment, planning, and execution it's still exceptionally easy to find yourself at the tail end of a degree with few promising job prospects. There is a lot of competition. Do not fuck around.
@DThompsonDev
Whoa! I am very grateful that I have said something that you found valuable enough to share and tag me in! I genuinely appreciate it!
@Lucifer-1947
I don't know a single way before this
@Pogibakayo
I started watching your videos years ago while at a very underpaid part time web developer job. After grinding in a similar fashion to what you’ve describe in the video, I’m now at a much better job. I think it’s more than just the skills you teach. I think it’s also the pop tech culture references that makes it so fun and effective.
@UNKNWN96
I've been on and off learning how to program for about a year or so now, I was lucky to get two mentors who are senior level backend and fullstack devs and they have really helped me a TON. I feel like by biggest enemies for me are consistency and imposter syndrome. I feel amazing when I build something that can work but feel like an absolute dog when I can't wrap my head around a concept in a timely fashion. It's really a journey that I am enjoying because it's helping me to become a stronger person. Learning how to persevere, stay motivated, adapt, etc. are all things I'm seeing myself getting better at.
@nanotichorizon9644
Jeff! Love your videos man, Got the pro membership the other day. You're one of the best if not the best content producers for modern tech dude!
@jorgehernandez2938
I literally laughed out loud multiple times watching this. Thanks for giving a realistic point of view. There are too many rainbows and unicorn stories out there. It is going to take grit and perseverance. Side note (it took me 8mos to get my first tech job)
@RavMucha
I was rejected in +- 20 recruitments before landing my first dev job. Now I spend the day rejecting +- 5-7 job interview offers, usually get 1-2 offer letters monthly, more often than not I don't even remember why I got'em. My only strategy was to treat recruitment processes as a learning experience - learn everything U failed on the last time, eventually you'll have everything covered.
@allisonarnaud
Hey Fireship! not sure if you'll ever see this, but I've been watching your videos for a while now, and have learned so much from you as a novice developer. I recently got my first job as a software developer and I genuinely couldn't have done it without your content, you changed my life! thank you very much for what you do.
@rayzecor
I have found that one of the most important things is to constantly be thinking about your next project. Make something interesting, not a to do app. That's what got me hired, I had a unique Laravel project that sparked my employer's interest
@mushfiqrrm
we need a refresh for this
@thanhlengoc3805
1:05 You literally predicted the job market crisis.
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