Applying to jobs I DON'T feel qualified for(HOW FAR CAN I GET?)

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[@ramonzeraa1]

'yeah boss, it's just a prank. I want to see if I can get hired for a higher position with a higher salary but hey, it's just a social experiment'

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Nah, pass. My job I have is good.

[@GabREAL1983]

@@JoshuaFluke1 Josh (Hammond) just talked about you quitting your job to do youtube full time lol

[@StefTechSurfer]

@@GabREAL1983 link?

[@ChrisPTY507]

@@GabREAL1983 link

[@md.abdullahal-mamun7990]

explain please brother

[@maximthefox]

this should be called "applying for jobs I'm qualified for and could definitely do"

[@Lyle-xc9pg]

leftist

[@Karll541]

Lyle what point are you trying to make?

[@CoolKoon]

I think that in IT most of the job postings are like that. Laymen (read: HR) is usually completely oblivious to the fact that the applicant knows/has worked with related technologies (e.g. Docker but not Kubernetes, Travis but not Jenkins etc.) and tends to filter out applicants based on this. Thus I think that it's perfectly fine that Joshua implied that he's not qualified for them, because strictly speaking he was NOT qualified for them.

[@cgme7076]

Lyle, lol What?

[@Dgilmore7]

@@Lyle-xc9pg Rightist. Uptist. Downtist.

[@michaelscott9266]

“Free lunch everyday... why do you need to go home? Just stay here and have dinner” Gold 😂

[@cloveramv]

Do they provide free gf too? I am going to stay there only. xD

[@teslyai]

Clover AMV free gf😳 convert your family to Islam, for marriage arrangement lmaoo

[@Kauzeyy]

@@teslyai thats in hindu and other middle eastern/foreign countries, islam does not promote marriage arrangement, your lack of knowledge on topics you choose to speak about is probably why you dont have a job in the tech industry

[@ironrose6]

I loved the "I'm open to other positions that may fit my skill set better" advice. You've earned yourself another subscriber, my good man.

[@QuadraAce]

Good job , you have been chosen by the algorithm.

[@BeLikeNexus]

"Applying for jobs I dont feel qualified for" proceeds to talk about how something he made landed a $10mill contract...

[@JoshuaFluke1]

If it makes you feel any better I didn't get a single penny of it. Yay.

[@karimhemadeh2656]

@@JoshuaFluke1 And this is why every developer should thrive to start his own business Bill Gates didn't become a Billionaire by working a 9-5 job

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

@@karimhemadeh2656 AMEN BROTHER. UTILIZE OUR SKILLS KINGS

[@Sourusophyexe]

@@karimhemadeh2656 he didn't become a billionaire by his skills as well lol. He just used daddy's money and mother's connections to destroy the opposition with legal threats or even some illegal stuff. What a cope.

[@1ycx]

"Although I'm applying to this position, I'm open to other opportunities that may better fit my qualifications". 🙂

[@svenjaaunes2507]

"A+ developer" me: wait, there is a language called A+ ?

[@vertie2090]

It's a programming language, produces the slickest A level code for A level people who work in A level companies

[@svenjaaunes2507]

@@vertie2090 thats why I ve never heard of it :(

[@RunYouWont]

@@svenjaaunes2507 its not just one programming launguage it can be c# c++ and more and more

[@theApeShow]

There's probably a JS framework, plug in or extension called A+

[@SPARTART97]

IT has A+ certifications. I wonder if they meant that

[@blairwalnuts]

is the camera lilnked the one you used? it looks so good!

[@pushingprimitives]

Loving your videos. I'm just moving back to Software Engineering as a career after a ten year stint in academia. Man, things have changed.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

It's the wild west out here now. 'Jedi Developer' 'Wizard Developer' etc.

[@wrcz]

@@JoshuaFluke1 as a kid, I always wanted to be a Jedi or a wizard. finally I can!

[@trapOrdoom]

Subbed the minute you said "I don't know what else to do but to keep on working" go. fucking. get 'em. I love that attitude, you're chasing what you're meant to be mate :D. Thanks for the vid!

[@thallanz231]

Did you hear back from anyone? Itching to know. Btw, love your content. Keep it up!

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Yes but I forgot to check

[@minni3572]

Love this video, thank u Joshua, this was very enlightening👍

[@bolognajack]

A lot of these sites don't have an option for remote work. Setting location to "Remote, OR" is an afterthought to try and get around that limitation.

[@Astrosive]

Great video man. This is probably the only video I’ve seen on anything related to this that doesn’t seem scammy or scummy.

[@tracelarson7030]

This whole series has earned you the sub and has actually helped me to be more confident with applying to jobs!

[@jimothyus]

This is amazing. There is really nothing like this anywhere on the internet. I hope the video blows up, I'm sure it will since EVERYONE wants to see a video like this but nobody is uploading them, until now. 10/10 best channel world

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Hah I don't know about that. Lets see.

[@litforbrains]

Boris the Bullet Dodger!

[@HarryGillen]

Why do they call him Boris the Bullet Dodger?

[@litforbrains]

Because he dodges bullets, Harry!

[@Neonb88]

At least you're honest, and you know more than I do. Definitely what I needed right now

[@mmbower1]

Your videos are so helpful. You are pure inspiration. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@RileyMartinez]

Entering school for my first semester of CS, after switching my career path from Physical Therapy (worked in a Rehab Hospital as a therapy tech for a year, and hated it). You're definitely doing it right, and you're someone I plan to model myself after as I embark on this new journey. Whether you realize it or not, this is inspiring and motivating stuff. Keep up the great work. You've earned a long-term subscriber.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

thanks man!

[@dc5trust]

Great work! You've really changed my perspective on applying. Thank you!

[@RT-hz5uv]

The thing I enjoy most about your videos is that you are not worried about image to the corporate world. To me that translates to receiving REAL information and not sugar coated bullshit. What I mean is, a lot of these other videos corporate leaders and HR specialists post are deemed something that isn't entirely true because they work for corporate themselves and don't want to betray their nature. Hope this makes sense, I apologize if it doesn't.

[@zheros81]

This is a really cool video, I've never found anything like it! Well earned sub, can't wait to see more from you :D

[@BryanMario]

Great video as always Joshua! I'd also like to say congrats!!!! I've been here since you had ~900 subscribers and now I just noticed u reached 10k!!! Man you deserve this and more!!! Keep the good work and thank you for everything you do for us.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

You guys are the ones that make it worth it, just trying to help.

[@hexrcs2641]

At 5:01 - camelCasing the attachments for a python_role ;)

[@uxiogarciaandrade7140]

Hi, just ran into your channel and I am really impressed by the quality and originality of your content. Although there is room for improvement in how you communicate this ideas(not saying that is bad, and I appreciate when accents are non-native-friendly), you have definitely a new subscriber. Keep it up man.

[@is2470]

All ur videos are inspirational. Thanks Joshua!

[@TheAstroguypasa]

Joshua, you are a comedian and you are just amazing. Thanks for these kinds of videos.

[@cloveramv]

Awesome job man, I highly appreciate you!

[@rafaelfez]

Thanks for this video man, helped me!

[@Martin-4D]

its intimidating so great to see what you do

[@angelosmico422]

Some great tips in this video, thanks. Subscribed!

[@Anne-kz4fi]

Awesome video Joshua. Thank you.

[@deepdey8431]

Awesome video man . This video helps a lot

I'm really interested where this runs out. :D You've earned a new subscriber.

[@daxitpatel]

thanks man❣️ lots of love.. keep it up

[@guillaumemigner6185]

Thanks for the video Joshua!

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

subbed my dude - I generally don't apply much worried I'm wasting someone elses time. Sometimes you just got to do it.

[@oneminutetomidnight]

Thanks for applying to our posted position. Unfortunately, our form typing-speed monitor algorithm flagged your submission as 'types_in_extreme_speed', thereby disqualifying you due to your extreme typing speed. We must abide by the typing speed limit under our jurisdiction's typing speed mandate. Best regards, management at global 100,000 company

[@ronitnayak4408]

Amazing video, invaluable info since I will be applying right now haha

[@danielibarrondo3697]

this was a really cool video, thanks man!

[@maxzhernovkov1602]

Is there such job as "Professional job applier"?

[@blackraven6049]

Since "professional" implies you're making money doing this, I think if you make videos or stream yourself doing it and make even a single penny, then I'd say your good to go.

[@dddonehoo7]

as an emerging developer this is amazing. gladly subscribed

[@JavierCarrion]

Great presentation on how you apply in real time. That’s exactly how I do it when I apply for QA positions. Thank for showing it us the way. I no longer feel I’m the only one doing it that way and If was doing wrong. I guess I wasn’t because I get a lot of leads. Thanks for the the websites I was not aware of. Once I finish my courses as a dev I will do it like that.

[@Eccual]

You are really good help! thanks man you're awesome

[@timurmukushev5734]

Thanks for the video and your advices

[@varunrajput8083]

Amazing video. Thank you!

[@user-bg3bh1iz7h]

Ur a legend.

[@torch_9001]

Helpful vid, thanks lad ! :)

[@techaddictdude]

Wow! Very unique concept. You got a new subscriber

[@followerOfJesus723]

Hey Josh, I just subscribed to your channel. I'd like to say thank you for making these videos!!!

[@Red-di7zb]

One thing makes my mood better.It’s that I can understand english better and better so I can get more useful information from youtube channels as yours.Nice video.This was interesting to listen to.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Thanks Red.

[@williamoakley3725]

what languages do you speak?

[@Red-di7zb]

William Oakley Russian is my native

[@epicfailman69]

Сколько тебе лет? Из Украины, мне 20.

[@Red-di7zb]

KA says .Мне 17 , я из России

[@EdwinHappy]

It was a good learning video, thank you .

[@thomasroberts4114]

When are those templates coming out! 🙂

[@TheProjectBoss]

One of my besttttt channel on YT!! 👌🏾💯💯

[@MrMattyj273]

This is great!

[@ericellison2413]

FUCKIN Love your channel , this is it guys , this guy will teach you any thing ........

[@rajikkali2381]

Gotta respect the hustle of this dude. Completely different content than anything out there, and videos all the time.

[@someguy604]

You make a lot of good points especially at the end with all the big tech companies. There's a video on KZbin that I've seen of a Google employee who wakes up early and works until the late evening and does the same thing every day.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Flexibility > 💰

[@andeleon6838]

Dunno if I missed something, was there a part 2? Did they reply to your applications, had any interviews?

[@pavXX]

Thanks for the run-through. Very helpful. And yes be wary of the "free cheese" (mouse trap analogy appropriate).

[@BlackSh3epz]

pavXX lm

Is there a follow-up video? Would be gr8 to see what was the result!

[@stefanvg67]

hey, i got curious, did you got any answers back from the different positions you applied for?

[@borgestheborg]

Never heard of your channel before, I honestly thought this was clickbait. But it turned out to be one of the most enlightening videos I've watched in a long time. Great job! Subbed!

[@Tai_c_h]

Can't wait for the responses

[@Cklauber]

This is so nice. Thank you for sharing this video. Do you have any hints for someone who is trying to go from a support side of things to a software development career?

[@MuhammadAli-bp6iq]

To you are awesome. Love you

[@jt0308]

Remote, Oregon in a virtual office - dude it was a Remote remote role!

[@rickdiculous9737]

I want to work in a different field and I'm looking to sign up for a coding bootcamp in the near future. I dont expect the bootcamp to be easy while working full time at my current job and I dont expect getting a job after bootcamp to be easy. I hope you get your dream job !

[@intellectual_realism3093]

Don't do it man. Stack overflow, udemy, Edx, teamtreehouse, codecademy, khan academy, w3 schools, youtube, and udacity are all amazing tools and if you purchased 500 udemy courses($7500), youtube premium for a year to speed up learning while avoiding adds($120year), teamtree house ($600 for a year), all of codecademies premium courses($800) and 3 advanced udacity courses ($3000) and utilize everything else (it's free) *total spent*:*$12020* you'll save $8000. Those bootcamps cram you into twelve 70 hour weeks and 1 on 1 is rare 2 maybe 3 instructors to a class. You're expected to keep up and you have to pass a test to even qualify. They charge you $20,000 and some of them make 10% on top of the wage you're paid by the companies they're promising to get you into, for the next 2 years. People pay it because they believe they come out a full stack developer and they think it guarantees them a job but there is soooo much to coding and deployment 840 hours is no where near enough to get you that high paying wage you're hoping to make. 70 hour weeks you can assume 20 of that goes out the window through fighting mental fatigue and you'll spend an extra 10-15 hours trying to push yourself through it because it's made to sound like a competition and they want to make as much off of you as soon as they can. Ontop of that the 90% of students that get a job they advertise is hogwash. They know how to build a website and putting in those numbers is to convince you that it's worth it. Some of them even talk about the average salary (which is of developers with 5 years experience on average) of 65k+ a year. Out of 4 students I contacted (check out their linkedin pages you can get the truth really quickly) about their programs 2 of them were found a job and they were making $12-$15/hour 1 of them isn't even coding and the last one found her own job they all regretted it. Stack overflow is an amazing community you post what you're stuck on and theres a ton of helpful developers that don't just give you what you need to fix the problem you're having they explain what you did wrong, how it works, best practices. Khan academy is amazing for math refreshers, codecademies free courses are more than enough to get you to understand a language. Edx is free and they're harvard courses. Take your time make sure you really understand what's happeneing in the code you're writing and don't build the application videos are teaching you build your own using the videos and upload everything to github. If you have 10 working projects and you're resume is a custom built webpage (don't use bootstrap or other frameworks prove yourself) or you have an app in the appstore you'll find a job

[@not_ever]

Please learn about paragraphs

[@eyesis0081]

@@intellectual_realism3093 thank you very much for your insight!!!!

[@hometeam2526]

@Intellectual_realism ..great info thanks

[@CrowHawk1000]

Love this quality of your videos. Is it possible for you to make a video to on how to create a resume

[@myninja9er]

This is great. Definitely learned quite a bit about how to go about applying, didn't even know about the remote sites. Like the comment from Boris the Blade, nobody is doing this. Awesome channel!

[@matiasgonzalez2656]

Man, i have to say that i love your videos

[@JoshuaFluke1]

I appreciate you hanging out with us

[@TheVikke2]

The smartest person in the room is the person who knows who is the smartest person in the room :D

[@rielle214]

I like your moving wallpapers!!! how can i get those? nice vid by the way :>

[@hfbroady]

Thanks, man. You gave out some very good sites to find remote jobs. I really need to make some extra money. I really enjoy the place I work now, just not enough money. I can't leave cause I'm in a payment arrangement with my student loans (not through the company). Need some part-time remote work. I might be able to find that from the site you gave... Thanks again.

[@martinnieva8484]

Where do you live?

Awesome content! I'll also recommend using a email tracker

[@simplifiedsolutionseo1657]

Good information bud... Shane

[@UnpopularGameGuy]

Sick wallpaper with the Chief on it

[@suhalla2910]

1:37 dang that's surprisingly simple and effective advice.

[@chaseramos4865]

I'm more interested in how you get those desktop backgrounds

[@packetdrop]

Man that background on the middle monitor is pretty awesome, what is that?

[@DonaldMurf]

I'm not sure how I got to this video. I actually wasn't sure what this video was going to be like. I thought you were going to literally apply for crazy positions you had no idea how to preform. Instead I think I just learned a core lesson on job searching in todays world that I didn't know I needed. I want to see more, I hit that sub.

[@tashpiro01]

bro you go hard, gj you earn every penny you make

[@AQDuck]

Ok, I need that animated Master Chief wallpaper...

[@someone-yw2qw]

Pvt. Duckling its from wallpaper engine

[@arun105k]

The Title is really awesome.. I feel the same way sometimes when I get calls from software giants.. 😁

[@kyokorebit]

Great stuff for aspiring devs Josh :P Somehow this video ended up in my suggestion and I was like oh I know this guy.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Does this mean I'm KZbin "famous?"

[@kyokorebit]

17k sub is pretty dope so yeah =D I'm learning to code recently, hoping to land a job in UI/UX. Fuck Mech Eng (̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶P̶ä̶i̶v̶i̶)̶ lul

[@3ombieautopilot]

Thank you. It's super useful for an aspiring dev like me.

[@Onur_G]

That post about timezones meant that you could remote in from any timezone from PST to EST.

[@plxiznogoud3328]

I need a waterproof monitor, what model is that you're using?

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Uh they're not waterproof

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

I applied for a Sr. developer position. ASP.NET, angular, json, Ruby......the ad said $95,000.00 - $125,000 per year. After 4 interviews, and 2 code tests, that I pretty much nailed, they offered $85,000.00. I told them I make $95,000.00 now. Couple of days later, they came back and offered $90,000.00. . Are these people for real?

[@blackfalcon1324]

remote oregon isnt a town in oregon, it just means its remote, for people in oregon. this is because they dont want to have to have HR people who know labor laws etc... for every state. Also, if especially for online retailers, your customers pay tax if you have any staff in that state, so often they want staff in as few states as possible.

[@stevez5134]

Remote is an unincorporated hamlet in Coos County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It lies near the confluence of Sandy Creek with the Middle Fork Coquille River. The city has become a placeholder on job boards to represent if a position is a remote-work position.

[@karentrevino6904]

I know this video is a bit old, but... am I the only one falling in love with the long hair and piercing look of Joshua❣️?

[@baderkanawati]

Very helpful! I noticed you said something about the pay in Vancouver. Do you think it's not very good? I live on the east coast of canada and I'm applying for jobs soon, and I heard this a few times now. Do you think they pay less compared to how expensive living in the city is and the work that you do?

[@JoshuaFluke1]

It's close to San Francisco so you're being paid about average. Most of the money will be to pay for rent. Six figures isn't that much there, just a bragging right on paper.

[@HoldMeForever]

O ma God, your hair looked great!

[@charbelsarkis3567]

Listen to eli the computer guy "apply apply apply"

[@junigomo]

I need that Master Chief Wallpaper !!! where did you get it?. btw Great VIdeo!

[@photoshopexperts]

yeah cant agree more with this I applied for everything I could find regardless of experience and the job im currently in required 2 years of experience and basically the only thing I knew/ had experience with was react as its a very microservice / microsoft house. context on my experience 6 month bootcamp first job in the industry. apply for everything interesting you see thats the message here :)

[@petesalcedodiaz1275]

Hello Josh can you make a video on type of engineers ie full stack and frontend. I am currently in a coding bootcamp and would like to know wich to study or focus on frontend or backend since we are given the option. Wich one would be better? In skilltype, and longevity of my carrer as a developer. Ps the language we are learning is Javascript

[@wagstorm]

What rainy screen saver is that? It's nice. :-)

[@JoshuaFluke1]

One of the options on wallpaper engine.

[@layzrepair]

to get an interview with large companies. tick the gay box! your get a better chance of securing the interview.

[@SuperVincenot]

The master chief helmet on 3rd monitor is nice.