How to Get a Junior Developer Job - Advice from a Senior Developer

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  • @zsmain
    @zsmain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    He explained things in a very good way, and this kind of give a boost of confidence. Hope all recruiters operate this way.

    • @Scrimba
      @Scrimba  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to hear it!

    • @bunmioke2697
      @bunmioke2697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was going to say the same thing. He made it seem less daunting and complicated as it is normally perceived. I'm encouraged here.

    • @sidhoward
      @sidhoward 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this comment is one year old, im curious where this person is at today as i am myself watching these types of videos to see where i stand considering my brain feels i need to know everything to be of value haha@@Scrimba

  • @codelery414
    @codelery414 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you Scrimba for this great video!
    His responses are very comforting to junior developers like me. However, most job postings for junior level role have requirements that are far beyond the skill level of a junior developer, and as a consequence, I feel like the definition of junior developer from recruiters point of view is totally different. Because I have been battling to land my first job since 2020 without success.

  • @JimKernix
    @JimKernix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm looking for my first dev job - working on a REact project for my portfolio right now.

  • @youvegotmail9385
    @youvegotmail9385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love that this guy gave a lot of practical advice. This was extremely helpful.

  • @batchrocketproject4720
    @batchrocketproject4720 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    useful and encouraging discussion, thanks. #2 - building unique projects for your own needs is possibly the real stand-out quality and, as mentioned in the discussion, will likely guide a lot of the interview as there will be lots to discuss about the projects that let the interviewer know what skills you have and how you approach problem solving. Being a "do--er" is one of the highest value traits that employers want in my opinion. #3 frameworks is a tricky one as most ads ask for specific current vogues as some sort of proxy (in my view) for the candidate being knowledgeable but, for example when discussing one of your projects, being able to explain the way your approach really works (instead of something being handled by the black box of a framework) is much more impressive. If you've used a framework AND can explain how the framework is achieving something, or better, know how you would do the same without the framework, you're more likely to stand out.

    • @michaelyabut5969
      @michaelyabut5969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let's be real the best way to demonstrate an ability to learn is to become proficient in a company's techstack. And since almost every company is using a framework that means proficiency in the framework.
      Explanations are overrated. You first need code implemented to even get the opportunity to explain it - and some implementations are so complex that it's not expected for a junior to understand or be able to explain it. The highest priority is writing clean code that other devs can read - knowing how that code works is a distant secondary.

  • @comendrun9074
    @comendrun9074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Im actively looking for my first frontend developer job and I'm sure I will land it thanks to the scrimba community and this channel's instructions. Thank You Darin for your helpful insights.

    • @Scrimba
      @Scrimba  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wishing you all the best for the job hunt! 💜

    • @breh2716
      @breh2716 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is it going?

  • @ripplesr5655
    @ripplesr5655 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved how you guys curated the most essential questions and how Darin put all of them out in an on-the-spot and conscience manner. I am actively applying for jobs, taken notes of the important ones. Thank you so much for this!

    • @Scrimba
      @Scrimba  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear this is helpful. Wishing you all the best for the job hunt! 💜

    • @ripplesr5655
      @ripplesr5655 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Scrimba Thank you so much! 🙌🏻

    • @breh2716
      @breh2716 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is it going?

    • @ripplesr5655
      @ripplesr5655 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@breh2716 Incredible test of patience. Going through rejections, ghosting, getting assignments. Not past this yet.

    • @breh2716
      @breh2716 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ripplesr5655 I'll be waiting right here for the good news so please don't giveup or slowdown :)

  • @sidhoward
    @sidhoward 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really am happy to come across this video interview with the Senior developer as alot of these types of videos are solely created to benefit the YT's algorithm vs putting realistic information out there. I am currently in the slow process of preparing myself to build clone websites of my friends using my JS, react and CSS knowledge. Create a personal portfolio showcasing the same skills as well as show the clone projects and finally building out the social media side such as linkedin before i start applying for jobs. I would like some possible feedback on my current view

  • @oussamahamdi6993
    @oussamahamdi6993 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a big problem as a self-taught developer i always feel like i need to learn more and now i work with React and i understand it well and still didn't apply yet because i think i need to create a good Portfolio and a nice CV then i will start to apply, any one have this problem.

  • @concernedviewer6909
    @concernedviewer6909 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't stress how amazing this was. Thank you a million

  • @techgix
    @techgix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks a lot for this. I've leant a lot from Scrimba. And yeah I'm really looking for a job despite am very young
    .

  • @universecode1101
    @universecode1101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Create projects and show them in your portfolio 😜

  • @blacqeez
    @blacqeez ปีที่แล้ว

    I am in fact, looking for my first developer job

  • @opueneoyeinbomo9634
    @opueneoyeinbomo9634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These tips are wonderful. Thanks

  • @quinnbready516
    @quinnbready516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What are some of the best websites/resources to find entry-level React jobs?
    LinkedIn and indeed’s algorithms aren’t the best for this specific job listing at the moment.

    • @Scrimba
      @Scrimba  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/xAmB_TJ-pyU/w-d-xo.html

  • @randallN-sw6ee
    @randallN-sw6ee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    230 job applications in and I have made 4 portfolio projects and no interviewer has looked at my projects or portfolio website

  • @cyber.dev1
    @cyber.dev1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm actively looking for a Dev job as a frontend developer

  • @CrySpeedy3Way
    @CrySpeedy3Way ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am still looking for my first job. I have a good understanding of React, JS CSS/HTML. I know how to use APIs, I have pretty good projects like Ecommerce website with cart function etc but I can't seem to land my first job. I have applied to countless jobs and I seem to get a response that says I don't have any experience and that's why I can't land the job. How do I get out of this loop? how can I get work experience when nobody wants to hire me for that reason?

    • @FRanger92
      @FRanger92 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have a degree? Right now, it's hard to land a job WITH a degree. Without one... IDK
      What they speak of here (HTML, CSS, ARIA??, BUTTONS?) seems to be the absolute bare minimum and something most people can learn in a few days/weeks. Market is flooded with these types of people.
      Just keep learning the concepts more deeply and build new or update your old projects as you get better.

  • @michaelsaucedo3952
    @michaelsaucedo3952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. I will be applying by years end. 😁

  • @nnasim5089
    @nnasim5089 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I am looking for First Dec Job

  • @mattwest4083
    @mattwest4083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, maybe I’m farther along than I thought? I have all the skills Darin mentioned, aside from DSA, maybe I should apply sooner than I thought?

  •  ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Very complete and to the point!

  • @codewithsaj9270
    @codewithsaj9270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for answering some important question.

    • @Scrimba
      @Scrimba  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @erfanrj2780
    @erfanrj2780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    it was a good video. thanks for it ❤❤ please make more videos about interview questions and their solutions

  • @abdullahkarahan61
    @abdullahkarahan61 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, perfect questions and realistic answers.Thank you

    • @Scrimba
      @Scrimba  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy you enjoyed it!

  • @andrewaghoghovwia1948
    @andrewaghoghovwia1948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The requirements get more crazy by the day ... No one mentions AWS and other cloud services.. but I see them everywhere

    • @xXRsownage
      @xXRsownage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are those other program languages too?

    • @swattertroops-yaaa
      @swattertroops-yaaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For frontend developers ? Nope

    • @swattertroops-yaaa
      @swattertroops-yaaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xXRsownage they are cloud providers

    • @swattertroops-yaaa
      @swattertroops-yaaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The recruiters just gather random skills & put it into the description, apply anyway

  • @olamideabass5587
    @olamideabass5587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost there 💪🏿

  • @hakan_yavuz
    @hakan_yavuz ปีที่แล้ว

    On what is the recruitor looking mostly at?.. is the experience you gaines more important for the recruitor or the projects that you have made?

  • @asztonselecta965
    @asztonselecta965 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish to get the same video but for juniors who want to become mid / regular

  • @rabiekhalifa1103
    @rabiekhalifa1103 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 👍

  • @ife9556
    @ife9556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @MobileDeveloper1965
    @MobileDeveloper1965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tip. Do not learn coding with only the aim of getting a job. You need sincere interest in this activity first.

    • @keifer7813
      @keifer7813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not really. Pretty sure 90% of software developers would stop coding altogether if no money was attached

  • @ebubeik-idoko857
    @ebubeik-idoko857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful

    • @Scrimba
      @Scrimba  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to hear that!

  • @Lamberson_
    @Lamberson_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank youuu

  • @ElonTusk..
    @ElonTusk.. ปีที่แล้ว

    damn ths guy will beat @fireship some day

  • @alphazero4572
    @alphazero4572 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you need US/EU type countries citizenship for remote development job.

  • @aperezvoyages
    @aperezvoyages 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video