How to ACTUALLY Land the Developer Job in 2023

[@roy4173]

I'm really glad that sending out emails to web development agency still applies. I watched your video about freelancing from 3 years ago, and I think I'm ready to start sending out feelers. I plan on doing a lot of this today so I can make enough side-income until I become better ready for full-time work. Thanks again for all of your advice!

[@northcountrywoodcraftny5953]

What happened

[@______13]

just started to learn web development last week. let's see if I can manage to get a job by the end of the year.

[@ThePunisherXX]

Don't not go to a Bootcamp,its just a recruiting center. You are paying 10k or more.Everything is free online.

[@droopybeagle]

They’re also very fast paced. I found myself finishing having only scratched the surface of each topic and not really understanding as the modules move on to the next so quickly. Because of this I wasn’t able to continue expanding on a particular topic to deepen my understanding as I was trying to play catch up with the next. I have massive imposter syndrome now and don’t feel confident to apply for any jobs. I’m now going back and working on areas lacking and building on the basics. What the boot camp did provide me with though was structure, syllabus, a diploma as my qualification, a scope of agile working, how teams are run, expectations and career/networking opportunities.

[@tomward5293]

​@@droopybeagle My experience is the same. I don't regret it at all, because I was coding every day for 4 months with support. Definitely gave me a jump start. Now I need to basically go back to basics and learn everything again.

[@droopybeagle]

@@tomward5293 as frustrating as it Can feel I agree, I feel like I’m in a good place now to go back to basics and build on this. I sat for 6 hours yesterday with chatgpt and made myself a university level syllabus for becoming a python engineer, spent most of that type documenting it all into my GitHub readme so I can use this going forward to know what topics I need to know to be employable

[@BusinessWolf1]

​@mundodalua this is what I did. It worked.

[@charlessnachez4248]

It’s like paying 10k for a course that you get on udemy for 10 dollars… I didn’t get what you meant by recruiting center though

[@Carterofmars]

What you've said about the economy, the layoffs that have taken place, and it possibly being a great time to study and become proficient- in waiting till the upturn inevitably returns, make a heck of a lot of sense. I'm right in that place right now. I have ample time to pick a language and hopefully become very proficient in it (thinking Python for either data analysis or web development). If you had to begin again, knowing what you know now, what language would you chose and is there anything you'd do differently? - Joe

[@gavinkalaher7314]

If anything, you're better entering an industry during tough times. It'll make you work harder, develop persistence and consistency and become a well-rounded SWE who wants to create value for their company. What we've seen from the layoffs, most who were let-go were entitled, parasitic nail-filers or those who didn't provide any net benefit/value to the business like data scientists with a bad track record of ROI.

[@scratchy996]

They laid off people based on projects they cancelled. Basically everyone who worked on those project were laid off, no matter how good they were. The issue now is that companies are in the process of replacing existing people with AI, and giving more responsibilities to already hired people, because nowadays those people don't have to luxury to just quit. More layoffs will come. It's crazy times we live in, and it will only get crazier. I'm lucky I had the chance to return to work as a system admin, after trying to get into tech in this climate. Skilled labor where physical presence is needed will be the future.

[@tonybrown7847]

It’s tough out there. I have over 10 years experience and I’m a React dev. Been looking for months and months now

[@sorryidgaf.6043]

So… you’re not developing right now ?

[@sergiol.3755]

maybe your salary requirements are too high

[@john10000ish]

Which country?

[@wayln2591]

Did you get a job?

[@rstora01]

As a retired legacy programmer (mainframes), I am currently getting inundated with emails (daily) of job opennings. So, there is still a ton of old code out that needs to be brought into the 21st century. I predict any developer that has the ability to bridge the gap, bring the old into the new will be in high demand and many years to come. Just a suggestion. good luck

[@kudema]

just wondering how many years have you been in the industry ? 😊

[@rstora01]

@@kudema 30 years

[@kennethisaac233]

What languages or tools do these old project use? I'm guessing C#/Java

[@rstora01]

@@kennethisaac233 COBOL DB2 IMS JCL CICS IDMS/ADSO TSO/ISPF VSAM to name a few

[@MiguelSilvaFX]

Don't forget to add LIVE coding sessions to your portfolio

[@prompt_shark]

Is this like a screen recording of you coding?

[@sthompson18]

Terrific video. Thanks for your advice. I especially like how straightforward you are. Very helpful.

[@sudhansukumargouda4544]

Every advice is practical. Thanks @ Travis

[@Just_Hu]

The only recruiter that is a red flag for me are the third party recruiters. They don't work directly for the company, they just got paid to recruit for the main ones, taking a big chunk of your salary.

[@RJ-is9ko]

They're all the same..

[@georgeochuko6607]

Thank you so much, such a short and yet impactful content

[@mariumbegum7325]

Quite an insightful video, great work.

[@andrerangel7654]

Good advices. I'm doing my portifolio rightnow.

[@jeffd6540]

Hi Travis, Great video again. All good advice. Thanks,

[@RubbingPotatoes]

There are only handful of entry level programming jobs that are open to hire someone with no experience. And linked in shows they usually get 300+ applicants within the first 24 hours the position is posted. Good luck 👍

[@JDMorris81]

Jr devs will have an edge over the experienced devs who were laid off because companies can justify paying them less.

[@7henoble1]

not when Jr dev positions require 5 years of experience.......

[@karenwang313]

Until they realize that junior devs suck and are nowhere as good as an experienced dev. Realistically, the markets gonna end up with juniors locked out of the market because of the unemployed guys with 5 years of experience are gonna be willing to take lower salaries so they can put food on their table.

[@krilurisdua7870]

Lol, yeah! After 35yrs programming, Sr Dev 20yrs, team leads. Got laid off with 25 others after buyout, now I landed Jr Dev job after looking 5mo [35% off] . And most coworkers had terrible time and some still looking. And now AI can be our competition. Haha, time to rethink career.

[@pizzathief8002]

​@@krilurisdua7870hello sir, if you dont mind which exact field where you in before you layed off? thx in advance

[@krilurisdua7870]

@@pizzathief8002 mostly MS stack, C#, dotnet, core, sql,JavaScript, typescript, docker, unix, angular, etc.

[@elenakusevska6266]

I think people who are just starting out need to realize that they are not competing against people coming out of the top companies in the world anyway, so it really doesn't affect them in any way. They will be applying for entry-level positions.

[@ranineogadhikary5652]

Hi Travis. Can't say Thank you enough for all these amazing videos!! I came to know about ZTM after watching your video and what a fantastic full package!! I am a self paced learner and liking ZTM a lot. Please make a video about the ZTM soon. Looking forward. Thank you so much .

[@CaliGrace35]

It's been four months since you talked about ZTM travis we're longing for it. Thanks

[@hightechredneck6017]

Just about every job in security or IT has beecome a nightmare to get . almost like they do not want anyone to fill the roles and they would rather pay more than pay less?!?!?!?????

[@Salah-YT]

thank u so much

[@userkivi6915]

Thanks a lot. Realy good tips . God bless you .

[@vfxart1994]

ZTM courses are super good this guy is from Toronto super talented and very famous!

[@rohanmehta1339]

I have just beginning to learn coding/programming. I have heard the word "Portfolio" a lot. Please can you elaborate what is the meaning of this word in context of programming? I am sorry I do not know basics of the profession.

[@bogdanandrei9803]

A personal website containing projects, experience etc.

[@rohanmehta1339]

@@bogdanandrei9803 Thank You for your kind reply.

[@mikerollin4073]

Here's a video on the subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ22mKubiZeSmsU

[@rohanmehta1339]

@@mikerollin4073 Thanks for reply. Really helpful.

[@northcountrywoodcraftny5953]

​@@rohanmehta1339how'd it go?

[@knw-seeker6836]

Somehow people are uncertain so they think taking the easier route by participating in a bootcamp Than learning on your own but you feel you don’t have someone explaining it The reality is different both are not easy but people want to be comfortable I did try a free university bootcamp but I really did not like it So now I’m on the selftaught route again

[@randomstuffman01]

Good video. Thanks. toronto canada

[@kite2surf]

Can you recommend a Java course?. All the Aws jobs in my area work with Java.

[@marcioandre6469]

i Would recomend One of the best sellers in udemy.(it's easy to find) Then do "smal" projects to begin

[@josephbanaag3269]

How long did it take for you to become a developer from scratch? Given the fact that you made it while doing something else and does not have a great amount of time for coding?

[@sohelalamrana]

Thank u so much Sir.

[@ExpatTraderFX]

What's a good Javascript and react app? On udemy any recommendations

[@mattmcgoo]

I highly recommend The Complete JavaScript Course 2023: From Zero to Expert! for JS.

[@Peacefulonetv]

Love you mentor

[@abobakralmostafa2305]

Thanks a lot ... Can you just the lower music

[@jacobyaacubov8752]

Great Tips!

[@TheKenshin54]

How could we find open project for devops and then get a job?

[@masterchief167]

Anyway to get in touch with you?

[@SofaKingwetodded93]

Anyone know of websites where I can find overflow work ? Just want to build up my resume ! Thank you

[@owntor1]

Do you think that the recruiter who ghosts you is ok?

[@TravisMedia]

Just keep pressing ahead...

[@sebastiangonzales46]

What can you say about "Odin Project"?

[@soner8780]

Thanks!

[@eleah2665]

Thanks. I was not aware of ZeroToMastery. Are they just a front end to udemy content?

[@TripleA679]

They have courses from Fullstack, Python, and even Cybersecurity and it's regularly updated.

[@venkatesanr9455]

Thanks & useful. I expect some inputs on how to do free lancing jobs ( websites & tips).

[@bharath2508]

r u a tamilian?

[@BobBob-qm2bm]

Thank you.

[@AnhNguyễnQuốc-w1f]

Please make a new video for 2024. Thank you in advance

[@Scrotux]

Travis is the best

[@Kabroa315]

Could you give some examples of what kind of jobs you got from the web agency?

[@schizoidman9459]

I stopped right away this video after a few minutes. First, you have no idea of the crisis that is coming. Experts say it's a depression that will be probably followed by hyperinflation, (pretty much like in the 30's) and that will stay here for at least 10 years. Second, the main thing to pass an interview (including FAANG) is neither of what you are saying. You need to be able to solve a difficult and a medium question of Hackerrank (or any other platform recommended by any FAANG company) in 45 minutes. That's not for everyone and very few will be able to do that. It's not a matter of exercising. Well, it is if you are able to solve every difficult problem in every platform in time, but that will take months and months of full time training. The other companies just imitate FAANG methodology. It is extremely hard. Often, self-taught people on KZbin are not actually able to distinguish the difficulties of tech interviews, because they haven't passed any, but they are just content creators, calling themselves "devrel" people, a title that doesn't actually mean much. I see many people like that on Twitter with hundred of thousands of followers but with limited technical knowledge. I'm not saying you have little technical knowledge. What I'm saying is that you are largely underestimating the current economic situation and the difficulties of tech interviews. Neither is a piece of cake. The first will certainly severely impact the number of jobs in the near future, and the second will restrict jobs to an extremely tiny amount of people, roughly 800-1000 candidates to 1 position in FAANG, a little lower in other companies, and gradually lowering as the level of the company decreases, but it's never zero. One will have at least 20 candidates better or as good as you. Another observation, the tech interviews are not actually measuring the skills required for the job you are applying to, it's dealing with specific problems that you will never encounter in real life. In other words, it's measuring something else, probably your IQ, besides your technical skills.

[@PeterDwyer-xq5ey]

Interesting seasoned comments. I agree that the entry requirements are exceptional. You need to be in the top 1% of coders to have a chance. We are moving into a point in time where competition is going to be fierce amongst the very skillful. Probably if you can't study 12-16 hours a day then you won't be successful because if you are working for an employer say 8 hours a day you'll need to do at least another 4 hours everyday studying. If you like to do pomadera 25 min on and 5 min on with a hour break every 2 hours - what employer would pay you to keep these wimpy hours?

[@schizoidman9459]

@@PeterDwyer-xq5ey There is only one way out of this creepy system, to do something that everyone wants but that almost nobody knows how to do. To study it's something normal to me. But to achieve that even with my PhD in Computer Science, after a long career between academic research and the industry, it's still very challenging. To do something relevant in the sector today, you have to really come out with a tremendous breakthrough. Study may lead to that, but you gotta have some subject to focus in, something you are really passionate about. Without passion, focus and dedication it's hard to achieve any breakthrough.

[@braer240]

Thank god for 2x playback speed

[@Jaber_Dev]

❤

[@keithmoindi2109]

There is no reason for teaching people on how they can land a job as a developer instead you should teach them on how they can start there own companies