12 Steps to Landing Dev Jobs in 2023

[@GarrettRose]

Just landed my first job as a self taught programmer. Funny enough it was with a company that rejected me in a final round. I emailed that company 4 months later telling them I loved the project and I really enjoyed their team. A week after that email I got a call and an offer letter in my email. It’s been a 6 year dream with 9 months of applying. Never give up, and don’t forget to email the companies back! They love the initiative.

[@StefanMischook]

Great comment and congratulations!

[@nateF888]

How skilled were you when you got the job?

[@brantbuckleymusic3383]

Stef is the man and best teacher around! I went back to college for about a year to learn Python and the last 4 months I have been in his web stack online course. I am a musician and in a career change. I just landed my first web development job and it is because of Stefan, his online mentorship course, and his KZbin videos. I am 36 and have been studying programming the last year and a half. If I can do it, anyone can.

[@renardmccrary8395]

That's fantastic to know! I'm entering a career change to and with the amount of online education out there, it is almost overwhelming! But glad to read you got the job and that is totally possible with the knowledge you gained ^^

[@brantbuckleymusic3383]

@@renardmccrary8395 thanks so much. There is so much information and you are right it is so overwhelming. I try to take it one line of code at a time, and if you are learn a few new things everyday, that is a major win. Stef has a great intro book to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. That is well worth the money and similar to his online teaching platform. Might be something to check out. Good luck!!

[@TheAndreisukaru2]

You mentioned python, are you doing fullstack or backend only stuff right now?

[@jadeviera9475]

Yo have just inspired me and motivated me to keep going. Im 33 and have been on and off in this journey since i am self taught, and its been hard, but this time i want to be very consistent because i know is the only way im gonna make it. Anyways thanks for sharing this.

[@brantbuckleymusic3383]

@@TheAndreisukaru2 I will be managing websites for a Chicago Events Company, starting after the New Year. It will be more Front End work, but I cam currently learning PHP in Uncle Stef's course so it will be good to learn the backend server languages which should come in handy. I learned Python in college thinking I was going to do Data Analytics or AI and I like web development a lot more as I am also a musician and I really like the aspect of creating a website from nothing and the design process too. What kind of programming do you do? I have also taken html, css, and javascript from Uncle Stef's course. Learning Python first made everything easier for me...

[@jefferymuter4659]

Just got my first freelance gig. Im recently married. Kid is now baking in the over so to speak. Sadly my sales positions the last 1-2 years have slowed down massively. My family now depends on me to make the bread. Pretty hard lately. Not going to lie. Learned everything up to React. Then tried to freelance but no local business wanted a dev working on their website. Thankfully got a freelance gig through a friend. Learning PHP to get this new wordpress functionality working. Either way Stefs approach gives me some hope in a dreary state of mind that ill never be a real developer. Never really get paid for this. Never really be able to provide for my family. So thanks Uncle Stef for the words of encouragement. Praying I make it through.

[@CloudlessStudio]

Kinda in the same boat, I have a kid and I’m teaching code at a local school. Really trying to make it as an actual dev. Good luck to you man!

[@btkb1427]

Sounds like a really tough position, sorry to hear that, but best of luck!

[@devamrh]

May Allah protect you and your famliy❤️

[@murtajiz545]

We’re all rooting for you man. Come back and reply under here when you get your first full time position because I’ll be waiting with great anticipation. Stick to it brother, everything will work out in the end. ✊🏽

[@jatin2866]

You can do it bro😤👍

[@TheFilmDigest]

"Free Frist Gig" little tip: - Be sure the other person will USE the project, so you can add it to your portfolio. - And RECOMMENDS you or CREDIT you, so other people know that you did it. * Other wise, maybe you build it, but they don't pay the hosting and get the domain, and then, you'll have nothing to show

[@Hakkology]

I wish I had watched this vid before my last interview :). So i have good backend skills but not so good on html side of things. Last interview, they required me to fetch data from an api using ajax, convert it to json and apply that data to HTML table in 30 minutes. I did it, but it took me 30 minutes literally. I found out that the solution was quite simple and I could have done it in 5 minutes if I was prepared. But I was not ready for any question regarding Ajax. Should have been more prepared. Thanks for vid, I sincerely hope to get away from this horrible job and start my career on anything with coding.

[@szilagyimiklos4757]

Wow, these tips are super helpful! I can't wait to start applying for dev jobs and impress employers with my newfound knowledge. I'm already envisioning myself as the star developer at the hottest tech company in 2023. Thanks for the advice, video creator!

[@belgianheskey]

entry level jobs are now mid jobs, mid jobs are now senior jobs. I think a lot of ppl have more chance getting into the industry as technicians and then changing role within that company or starting as interns

[@kenmtb]

This is an absolute truth. Companies can sit back and demand the perfect applicant who checks all of their requirement boxes.

[@enrico8730]

I’m aiming to pickup a second software developer job mainly part time. The inflation and recession requires more income even with the “comfy” full time salary

[@redpillsatori3020]

Wow..is that even possible? I currently work 60+ hours as a self employed contractor for a company. I couldn't imagine picking up a second job. Do you work a straight 40 at your current?

[@JayMaverick]

People are working 2-3 jobs in less time than it usually takes to do one job. (see: overemployed) It's all about managing your time and demanding good compensation for your time.

[@enrico8730]

@@redpillsatori3020 there’s so much downtime in tech. All my full times have felt like 25 hour a week jobs

[@denisdev4793]

Great video ! As someone who is currently looking for a job in the tech industry, I found the advice in this piece to be incredibly valuable. The tips on networking, building a strong online presence, and showcasing your skills and experience are all spot-on. I'll definitely be using these steps as a guide in my job search. Thank you for sharing!

[@redpillsatori3020]

Thanks again, Uncle Stef. This kind of knowledge and preparation is sound advice, even in good times, but it's crucial with what's going on today.

[@elcapitan6126]

honestly this industry is hyper-competitive in 2022 leading into 2023. perhaps landing some entry level jobs is possible for newcomers but most people have to grind through many interview stages at many companies to land the good gigs. after working in this industry for 12+ years I can't recommend it without a slight sense of shame because for the most part it's a job where you work unpaid overtime, spend a large part of that fixing legacy code, while trendy product managers work normal hours and expect you to do all the heavy lifting when it comes to the crunch. it might seem like a great gig if looking at social media, but most real-world software engineering jobs are glorified virtual assembly workers.

[@KillasStayFly]

What’s the barrier to entry to be a project manager

[@blackspitit]

it sounds weird to me that he didn't mention algorithms as fundamentals, as I got an interview with a tec company, I failed the algo interview and they say if I pass it the job will be mine, they give full training and no portfolio required.

[@rezafadillah5129]

Thank you uncle. i hope we can meet in the future. god bless you

[@StefanMischook]

Always welcome

[@yumyum7196]

I've never had any luck asking for feedback after rejections

[@7mada89]

You miss a very important point which is grinding leetcode, almost all the companies now a days ask for withbording aka DSA questions as part of the technical interview

[@woody-xm5ve]

I've been thinking about doing this but I am 41 and here in the US there is a low key ageism. I had experience with c++ and a little bit of python when I was working as a Calibration tech (14yrs ago), we used to automate some of the tasks which I felt bad bcoz some people got laid off. Now I am working as a tester and most of what we test are hardware, and the closes thing in programming is updating the controller's .ini file if it needs adjustment or correction. Good luck to everyone and wishing everyone a prosperous 2023 and beyond!

[@Bruhne]

Thank you, happy 2023 to you!

[@ipponsuki]

Have you tried building projects on your own?

[@woody-xm5ve]

@@ipponsuki Hey! We had programmed a adruino before with my daughter, I think I could use that as a project, I think we used c++ or c to do simple commands. I don't know if I could use the test automation I built for my former employer which I used Java at first then rebuilt it with python 3.xx this is a webdriver though, I also write an ATM machine program using python probably 5yrs ago hehe.... but website wise I don't have those, most of them are considered a backend programming and scripting. I probably also work on building my github account and start putting projects there. Thx!

[@ipponsuki]

@@woody-xm5ve it's hard to commoditize c++. It easier to do web development and pivot to c++. An example of a good project would is to create a webpage to turn you computer 🖥️ 📴.

[@showingsoftwarebugs5963]

No company in their right mind will tell you how you could have improved if you got passed over for another candidate out of fear of law suits. You will be lucky if they don't even ghost you.

[@pablodanielmino]

Hey! I am a long time follower. I hope you can advise me on a Master degree... I have a degree on CS, I am seeking for a Master now. I love Software Engineering, AI and Robotics. Can you please tell me what you think? I'd like to do it remotely. I was considering Georgia Tech for the OMSCS, but I'd love find more options. Is it worthy?

[@ExistentialSadness]

I'm a self-taught Python Backend dev, I can't recommend Python enough.

[@atoms.channel]

weren't you on a DonTheDeveloper Live-stream recently? (as attendee)

[@ExistentialSadness]

@@atoms.channel No, who are you?

[@atoms.channel]

@@ExistentialSadness thought I saw your name & avatar/pic commenting the other day on his stream.

[@HomelessOnline]

Good job opportunities for python back-end developers?

[@ugoaganoke483]

Really?

[@TomT-ds9vn]

I changed careers at 41. I ate a lot of shit from liars at meetups and kissed a lot of ass to get hired in tech.

[@SonicFictionTV]

How long did it take to learn to become hirable? I am 42 now and I started to learn coding at the beginning of last year but I still didn't start to look for a job because I am still learning.

[@youssefel-h5074]

That is useful, very. Thanks a lot.

[@StefanMischook]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vfxart1994]

Are you based out of Montreal ? saw you bootcam review on Google pretty amazing to see someone from Canadian job market who can mentor at a deeper level based on current market.

[@goktugerol1127]

Stefan, is it a good idea to put what programming languages and tools we use on our tech startup website? Would clients care about that? We work with data science and machine learning. I often think coding is easier than finding what (great) content to put on the website...

[@umarbabajidda9664]

Personally, I think it won't harm you. The clients who don't know much about tech won't care...and for the clients that know about tech and want your technology, that makes it a good match for you.

[@wm7393]

Good message!

[@RyuBateson218]

Unrelated question: Did you fear boxing and the blows to your head would negatively effect your coding career?

[@HomelessOnline]

No. I've taken many blows as an amateur boxer, some TKO'd me they hurt so bad and I couldn't see through one eye. I do sometimes have a hard time finding the word I want, but I can't remember which came first. I'm a lead dev, almost 25 years experience.

[@farapar3783]

i dont know why any time i see you , i feel that you caught a cold, any way thank you

[@KillasStayFly]

He’s been dealing with long covid

[@SHAVJW]

Question: Is it recommended to always show real world freelance projects to get a job or can it be substituted with showcase projects (assuming both types of projects show crud capabilities, authentication, database, etc) ?

[@DallasFort1857]

Which IT occupation is not outsourced?

[@paieu]

I just have started working on web dev. Please help me find a remote job my friend.

[@StreetTalkAE]

Hi, Im looking for a study buddy, just to talk about topics we are learning and motivate each other, on weekly basis for example. Like in Feynmans technique where when you have learnt some topics you explain it to someone else, which helps you memorize it better. I am learning frontend with react. If you are interested write a comment and well get in touch :)

[@KingBoxLunch]

yo

[@marshallalkarim5385]

just leave your email

[@ndesimoniche7125]

Thanks alot for this

[@StefanMischook]

Glad it helped

[@gsindar]

I 've just finished fundamentals of JS. Now, I want to learn a framework but I can't decide between Vue and React. Please help me I need advice

[@StefanMischook]

Look at jobs in your area ... what is in demand?

[@RossWasTaken]

It'll just be a case of looking at a job search site in your area - look at the roles you'd like to enter and check out which one appears the most frequently.

[@gsindar]

@@StefanMischook It's approximately 70% React and 30% Vue.

[@StefanMischook]

@@gsindar Try the hello world in each and see what you like.

[@gsindar]

@@StefanMischook Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@realfreedom8932]

Coding jobs are a commodity now, it'sa fight to the bottom of the barrel..this guy is making his money selling courses and via youtube...

[@georgemartyn5268]

Can someone chip in on this? I always get mixed reviews results when I try to find out whether it's still viable to get into coding

[@martinjimenez7392]

@@georgemartyn5268 listen it’s all about who you are as a individual. You let people like this talk you down then you will stay in limbo like them. Yes unfortunately it’s not just get 6 figures the day you graduate but it’s definitely a promising field to work in and tech is going no where down hill. You just need to work harder then the bare minimum and don’t be a dead crow when doing interviews and meeting people. You as a person carry a lot of weight on your impressions for these companies and I guarantee that they will hire someone who has great skill & charisma vs someone who’s good but awkward af.

[@Cs-wf9ev]

You never mentioned college degree.

[@spook-berryjelly1135]

i don't think it's necessary, as long as your skills are up to demand

[@eyupcan6599]

i started software engineering education at 2015 and from that date this guy still making clickbait titles which makes you to "click" to the video and make you listen like chitchatting with a friend. Just talking no benefit.

[@guilherme5094]

👍!

[@aneesahthequeen]

😍😍❤️❤️💙💙

[@rabiekhalifa1103]

Thank you a lot ❤️