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There are lots of software opportunities here, but finding an entry-level position where they will also train you has been a challenge. (Also, why do I constant

by dgzl 8y ago

There are lots of software opportunities here, but finding an entry-level position where they will also train you has been a challenge. (Also, why do I constantly see 'entry level' work on LinkedIn, but requiring 5-10 years experience?) Lately I've been working on a simple React Native app just to try building something interesting. After not doing great with the coding test, I realize maybe just focusing on the classics (algorithms, data structures, big O) is a better use of my time, since that was the center of where I failed. I suppose I should just find a decent quiet place to work and refine the skills needed to get over whatever coding challenge that's presented, and I can work on the personal project after that. I'm just worried my savings are going to deplete before I can find work again. To be honest, my interpersonal skills are excellent and I'm not very worried about that part of the interview. Thank you for your words and the link.

mattbillenstein 8y ago
Leveling, depending on where you are, has gotten kinda out of whack -- had this very discussion today in SF where coding camp folks are now "junior" and college grads with intern level experience are now "senior", whereas senior used to mean like 5+ years of on-job real work experience not that long ago. I wouldn't focus too much on tools - frameworks are temporary, algorithms and data structures are forever. That being said, the right keywords on your resume will get recruiters and companies interested, but it's really fundamental skills I think that get engineers hired.
- dgzl 8y ago
  > leveling out of whack It's just really discouraging to filter LI jobs based on entry level, and 20-50% of the results are still out of my league at the lowest setting. > frameworks are temporary, algs/ds are forever. The classics it is. I wonder if a coding camp would be better for me than anything else, especially when you say they come out looking for junior/senior positions.

by dgzl 8y ago

mattbillenstein 8y ago

Leveling, depending on where you are, has gotten kinda out of whack -- had this very discussion today in SF where coding camp folks are now "junior" and college grads with intern level experience are now "senior", whereas senior used to mean like 5+ years of on-job real work experience not that long ago. I wouldn't focus too much on tools - frameworks are temporary, algorithms and data structures are forever. That being said, the right keywords on your resume will get recruiters and companies interested, but it's really fundamental skills I think that get engineers hired.

dgzl 8y ago
> leveling out of whack It's just really discouraging to filter LI jobs based on entry level, and 20-50% of the results are still out of my league at the lowest setting. > frameworks are temporary, algs/ds are forever. The classics it is. I wonder if a coding camp would be better for me than anything else, especially when you say they come out looking for junior/senior positions.