How I Got A Job In USA (How You Can Too) | Self Taught Developer

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    In this video I'll tell you how I got a job in USA as a software developer and I will also show you how to apply to jobs and get your next job faster.
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  • @TheOveragedDeveloper
    @TheOveragedDeveloper ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You are at it again, Katlego! Dropping relevant content. I appreciate your efforts👍

  • @ndiboe_m1496
    @ndiboe_m1496 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Good content bro. Can you please share a roadmap on exactly how you taught yourself to be a developer (The content you learnt in chronological order)

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Will do that!

    • @salvationlesego678
      @salvationlesego678 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm also interested in knowing your road map as well because I'm also busy learning how to be a software developer. Can you please help?

  • @riyaazct
    @riyaazct ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for sharing brother man. Just a little something I think might help your viewers which is something I learnt from recruiters and elsewhere on the net. The amount applicants you see in a listing on linkedin isn't an accurate depiction of the amount of people who applied, a lot of those numbers come from people just clicking the link to view the job so they encourage us to still apply even when it seems that amount is high, might just be that only 1 out of the 1 million applied haha.

  • @tendy6993
    @tendy6993 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You the MAN.

  • @ntokozosibiya759
    @ntokozosibiya759 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro you are so consistent 🔥🔥🔥

  • @musta_mind
    @musta_mind ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your lucky my dude, I've never gotten a job online ever! And I've been trying since 2008.

  • @programwithviggo2197
    @programwithviggo2197 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You're a gem in the South African Tech space

  • @ThapeloMohapi-wu9su
    @ThapeloMohapi-wu9su ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks brother I appreciate, great advice and video. God bess.

  • @pranks642
    @pranks642 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bro can i complete JS, html and CSS in 3 months?. And S/O to you, you encouraged and gave me hope to start learning this things more serious.

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes you absolutely can!

    • @nelakhenoplatana3877
      @nelakhenoplatana3877 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm on my third month and I'm starting JavaScript framework this week called React then I apply.
      It's been 2 months and 16 days in and I never had any encounter with Web development before. Just two months ago when I hit my very lowest and started searching what I can do and came across this Channel❤️👊.
      I put 12 hours and more every day and rest only on Sundays, I literally do that and it could be different with you depending on how fast you can grasp in short space...
      Good luck let's do it

    • @nelakhenoplatana3877
      @nelakhenoplatana3877 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How I did it.
      First week on HTML, if you put less than 8 hours I believe it might be more like 2 weeks.
      Next I did CSS, it's a bit challenging and it took me 2 weeks I believe it could've taken me longer if I wasn't putting those heavy hours.
      And did Bootstrap and with the hours I put it would also take you a week or less it actually took me 3 days. It's the easiest of them all cause it's build based on HTML and CSS .
      Did a bit of GitHub learning but decided to pause it and focused on JavaScript, JavaScript is the main and it takes 70% alone...
      While learning all these I keep on coming to search mock interviews just to train my interview ability.
      So it's very possible but you will have to ignore everything around you like a mad person cause normally is 6 months and up so to fall under those that get to know almost enough for a junior position in 3 months I believe it takes learning it extraordinary ❤️👊

    • @renieb8477
      @renieb8477 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nelakhenoplatana3877 may I ask what you used to learn, did you use a laptop or desktop computer?

  • @Rockfair.
    @Rockfair. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you bud

  • @thestrawhatgang
    @thestrawhatgang 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your Channel is GOLDDDD🔥🔥🔥

  • @alimora442
    @alimora442 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats Kat Thanks for sharing.

  • @sanelemnaphu8230
    @sanelemnaphu8230 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You deserve more subscribers bro and thanks for great content

  • @Olibilepickle
    @Olibilepickle 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you inspire me so much man keep up the good work!!!

  • @user-fr4rd2vh3o
    @user-fr4rd2vh3o ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good lesson humble bro, thank.

  • @mcveecreations
    @mcveecreations ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks brother you explained it better

  • @mkhwanazisimon9949
    @mkhwanazisimon9949 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do laodshading affect your job since you are working in SA for US based company?

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, i have backup during loadshedding that was provided by the company!

  • @nkosinathisyabongandlovu634
    @nkosinathisyabongandlovu634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mh thanks for this video sir

  • @Najeeb_Edits.
    @Najeeb_Edits. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How are you doing Katlego?

  • @tenzilla288
    @tenzilla288 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How do you deal with the time zone difference? Do you have to work at odd hours ?

  • @TeeJay.On3
    @TeeJay.On3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kat, how do we/when do we send our portfolio website?

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It depends on the company, if they want to see your portfolio, they will have an input field on the application form to fill it with a link to your portfolio website. Also they might as you to do so after you have applied via email or after an interview (All these are the situations I had to provide a link to my portfolio)

  • @seabataseutloali4108
    @seabataseutloali4108 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spot on content always bro 💯
    On paperworks, what do you actually mean? (Besides contract) Like work permits? Tax what what? Cos am confused as to which paperwork is needed for a remote job.

  • @johnn8669
    @johnn8669 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would you please advise on the laptop specs that a beginner should use

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would recommend a laptop with at least 4gb ram with intel core or i-3. You certainly don't need anything expensive to get started.

  • @Wizzytrades
    @Wizzytrades ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please give us a correct resume format or an idea of how to write a proper one

  • @mxsaa45
    @mxsaa45 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    whats your linkden bro?

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      za.linkedin.com/in/katlego-mangoale-056221211

  • @mvelihlatshwayo6950
    @mvelihlatshwayo6950 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I ask in those 3 interviews did they include any technical interviews, esp when you were talking to the Snr Devs?

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, only behavioral questions regarding solving problems using the skills I have (e.g How would you host an api build with Nodejs on AWS)

  • @thestrawhatgang
    @thestrawhatgang 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Learn CS50

  • @okuhlemtengwane
    @okuhlemtengwane 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, this comment is probably late but I wanted to ask since you are a self taught developer, do companies still consider you even though the requirements say maybe a bachelor or something? I just get discouraged as soon as I see that

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Honestly yes there are some companies that still consider you even if you don't have a degree (Even if it's a requirement).
      Even my first job the job post said "Diploma in IT or Related Qualification" something along those lines but I applied anyway. You never know when your CV is gonna fall in the right hands!

  • @andilesimelane4771
    @andilesimelane4771 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Katlego, Thanks for another video of great content... Please can you advice stack that great and have more opportunities for Remote Front-end Developer.. Should I invest on Angular first or React. Should one still focus on JavaScript or give more time to Typescript.. What your personal suggestion on this topics.

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว

      Angular is still used by many countries in South Africa. But even if you learn react, companies will still consider you because it will be easier to learn other frameworks once you understand one.
      I would recommend you also learn TypeScript because Angular uses it!

  • @johnn8669
    @johnn8669 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do they pay in Rands or dollars,

  • @jana2380
    @jana2380 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do we have a chance to go abroad and work as a self-taught developer? Someone told me Australia only accept if you have degree.

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't know about Australia, but in US yes.

    • @jana2380
      @jana2380 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@katlegodeveloper thank you. Appreciate your content bro

    • @lusionfx2219
      @lusionfx2219 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@katlegodeveloper You don't wan't to migrate to the US?

  • @katlegostimela6184
    @katlegostimela6184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you keep on dropping gems fam. thank you for this

  • @pdfbooks9421
    @pdfbooks9421 ปีที่แล้ว

    can u share with us a cv example like do we need interships or projects only will do the job ?

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I only got a job with projects I built (including freelance projects). I made video of my cv "Self Taught Developer CV/Resume"

  • @user-nz4vf6cm5l
    @user-nz4vf6cm5l ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HELLO BRO ,SO YOU CURRENTLY WORKING REMOTLTY OR WAS IT YOUR FIRST OFFER WHEN YOU WERE MAKING 7K?

  • @abenathicwathi9461
    @abenathicwathi9461 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you structure your cv?

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว

      I will cover this in one of the upcoming videos

  • @buhlebura9724
    @buhlebura9724 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Kat
    So I would like to know my Brother. Noe, with the Brics situation does America still consider South African Developers or you're not sure, Brother?

  • @sphesihleximba7836
    @sphesihleximba7836 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I work part-time as a software engeener like 4 hours a day

  • @joshuajooste
    @joshuajooste ปีที่แล้ว

    So @katlego from your previous employer ur earnings u said was 35k - 45k
    How much is your earning now that u went remote and its oversea company ?

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Previous employer was 7k, now its between 35k-45k

    • @joshuajooste
      @joshuajooste ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katlegodeveloper how long u been actively working as a junior developer in the business world.?
      And are u focusing on working on being intermediate dev/senior dev

  • @joshuajooste
    @joshuajooste ปีที่แล้ว

    whats your working hours ?

    • @katlegodeveloper
      @katlegodeveloper  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3pm to 12pm

    • @Aya10174
      @Aya10174 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katlegodeveloper this must be a mistake

  • @ThabisoRatlou
    @ThabisoRatlou ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Katelgo, Always dropping gems