How to Get Your First Coding Job

You've invested countless hours into learning coding skills, but you still can't seem to find a job in the industry. Sound familiar?

Whether you've graduated from a coding bootcamp, finished a CS degree, or are self-taught, you need the right strategies to secure your first coding job. Being skilled is not enough – you need to know how to position yourself in a way that makes you highly attractive to employers.

But not just any strategies. If you hope to break into the lucrative – but highly competitive – field of coding, you need a proven system that works for candidates of all levels – even those with no experience.

Here's what one client had to say about our program:

"This was a very informative and educational course! It really helped me put together my resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, etc. It also helped me a lot figuring out how to apply to jobs and get ready for interviews." — Hunter P (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-piggot-4b6a13194/)

If you've been looking for a way to stand out from the crowd and land your dream coding job, then How to Get Your First Coding Job is the perfect resource for you. This guide takes a comprehensive approach to help you find, apply for, and secure your first coding job.

What You'll Get

This comprehensive program includes three video modules that cover every step of the job search process. It breaks down the critical aspects necessary for securing your first coding job, that other guides just don't cover.

The Course Content

Module 1: Preparing Your Competitive Profile

• The Ideal Beginner Developer Resume – Learn the key components of a standout resume and how to make yours stand out from the competition.
• A LinkedIn Profile That Stands Out – Learn the key components of a LinkedIn profile that employers look for.
• Example Cover Letter (Email) – See a winning example of a cover letter that will set you apart from other applicants.
• Project Ideas for you – Learn what projects you should start working on to increase your chances of getting hired.
• Write a Good Project GitHub ReadMe – Learn how to write a good ReadMe that will make employers take notice of your work.
• Should You Build a Portfolio Site? – Learn when you should build a portfolio website and what should be included in it.

Module 2: Build an Effective Network and Apply For Jobs The Right Way

• Build a Network with Virtual Coffee Chats – Learn how to use virtual coffee chats to build your network and make meaningful connections with hiring managers.
• Promote Yourself on LinkedIn – Learn how to increase your visibility on LinkedIn and get noticed by hiring managers.
• Setup Job Alerts - Let the Jobs Come to You – Learn how to set up job alerts so you can stay on top of the market and get targeted jobs that match your skills.
• How to Use a Job Tracker – Learn how to use a job tracker to stay organized and track your progress in the job search process.
• Expanding your search – Learn how to use different job boards and resources to find jobs that you may have missed.
• Art of the follow-up – Learn how to follow up on your applications in the right way to increase your chances of success.
  

Module 3: Interview Prep and Lessons From 100 Hours of Technical Interviews

• How to Prep For Interviews – Learn how to prepare for coding interviews, so you can go in feeling confident.
• Live Coding Interview Prep – Learn tips and strategies for solving coding problems during interviews.
• Example Behavioural Question – See an example of a behavioural question and how to answer it.
• Speaking About Your Technical Projects – Learn how to effectively speak about your technical projects and impress employers.
• Example Take-home assignment – Learn what to expect from a take-home assignment and how to ace it.
• Frontend Interview Question with React (Squares Countdown) – Learn how to solve a React coding challenge.

One of the Best Investments You Can Make in Your Career

In today's job market, the demand for skilled coders is at an all-time high. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the demand for developers to grow by 25% in the next 10 years – which is significantly higher than the average of all other occupations. 

Even entry-level positions in this field often come with six-figure salaries. By spending a relatively small amount of money on a course that teaches you the strategies and techniques needed to secure a coding job, you could be making a minuscule investment in what could potentially be a life-changing career move.

Who's Teaching This Course?

How to Get Your First Coding Job is taught by Hussien Khayoon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhayoon/).

Hussien brings over 10 years of industry knowledge and expertise as an experienced FullStack Software Developer to this course. In this course, Hussien offers a unique opportunity to aspiring coders looking to break into the field. His extensive experience mentoring others at the coding bootcamp, Springboard, honed his skills in identifying the most crucial traits that employers seek in top-tier candidates.

As a seasoned hiring manager at a tech startup, Hussien conducted over 200 interviews, giving him unparalleled insight into the hiring process. Through this experience, he discovered what truly sets a candidate apart from the rest of the field and is passionate about sharing this knowledge with those looking to launch their coding careers.

In addition, when Hussien switched jobs 1.5 years ago, he underwent almost 100 hours of technical interviews himself. He received offers from well-respected companies like Uber, Yelp, Twilio, and others.

What People Are Saying About Hussien

Learn the steps you need to take to break into the coding industry today

Continuously applying to coding jobs, only to receive rejection after rejection can feel disheartening. But DON'T GIVE UP!

It's time to switch up your approach by investing in yourself with an expert instructor like Hussien. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional and take your first steps toward a successful career in coding. You'll gain the skills and confidence needed to make a successful transition from aspiring coder to employed coding professional.

Sign up now for How to Get Your First Coding Job to gain access to the knowledge and insights that will set you apart from the competition!

After interviewing 200+ developers as a hiring manager, being a bootcamp mentor for 2.5 years and doing over 100+ hours of technical interviews himself, Hussien has gathered a wealth of knowledge and distilled it into this course – a culmination of experience that would be difficult to find anywhere else.