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How to use LinkedIn as a developer to get a job in tech

How to use LinkedIn as a developer to get a job in tech

Can you picture it? Opening your LinkedIn on a Monday morning to warm messages from recruiters inviting you to interview. This post will show you how to make that vision a reality by optimizing your LinkedIn profile. Once your LinkedIn is in tip-top shape you will also learn how to

By Michael Larocca 31 Oct 2022
Common web developer portfolio mistakes

Common web developer portfolio mistakes

Several common mistakes on web developer portfolios are, adding skill charts, being boastful of your abilities, and adding tutorial projects that are not uniquely your own. Skill charts A skill chart is some time of graphical display of how much you know of individual languages and technologies in the form

By Michael Larocca 13 Oct 2022
Why do entry level web developer jobs require experience?

Why do entry level web developer jobs require experience?

Many entry level web developer roles ask candidates for 2-3 years of experience, which makes no sense! How are you meant to enter the workforce if you first need years of experience? It's a total paradox. A chicken or egg dilemma! Here is why employers ask for experience

By Michael Larocca 27 Sep 2022
A simple guide to understanding technical web developer terminology

A simple guide to understanding technical web developer terminology

As a new developer, technical terminology can be overwhelming, especially during meetings or interviews. This article provides actionable tactics on how to learn technical jargon and how to handle these delicate situations.   When starting out When learning web development, we first learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Then we learn how

By Michael Larocca 31 Aug 2022
What is the difference between coding and programming?

What is the difference between coding and programming?

As a new web developer seeking employment in tech, you should be aware of particular distinctions between coding and programming. Coding has to do with the computer's syntax, whereas programming has to do with the thought process of the program. Why is this distinction important? Because employers hire

By Michael Larocca 09 Aug 2022
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