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what are some examples of people and blogs that have done this already? I think I can learn the fastest by reading such blogs and trying to emulate what they've

what are some examples of people and blogs that have done this already? I think I can learn the fastest by reading such blogs and trying to emulate what they've done but in a domain that I'm familiar with.

WestCoastJustin 12y ago
I have personally done this with much success. It is not easy, but it is not rocket science either, just consistent effort. https://sysadmincasts.com/ https://sysadmincasts.com/
- curiously 12y ago
  This is very interesting. I'm watching the docker video. Very easy to understand. So how did it lead you to a sales engineering role or other opportunities? Do you ever mention it in your interviews or resume? How do you explain how it demonstrates your abilities for sales engineering roles? Did you create the screencasts just to build a portfolio or do you have a general interest in this area? You should upload it on youtube and monetize it as well (but I've not done this but seen other people uploading screencasts on there with success).
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  - WestCoastJustin 12y ago
    Job offers was not my motivation for creating the site. Just an interest in the tools and changes happening in the area. Yes, I have mentioned it on the resume, and in interviews. I should say, that I am working full-time on the site now, so I am not doing sales for any company. But I do get offers, via email, from companies that I had done videos on. So, I know the options are there. I kind of hate how this sounds like I am bragging, I am not, I am just trying to let you know that building an on-line profile will take you places, far beyond a single job. I am not an expert, I do have domain experience, there is nothing stopping my colleagues from doing something similar, it just takes a long time. Go read some of the things patio11 has to say, he is far smarter than me, check out https://training.kalzumeus.com/newsletters/archive/content-marketing-strategy https://training.kalzumeus.com/newsletters/archive/content-m...
    - curiously 12y ago
      How did you initially market or get your stuff known? To me that is the biggest hurdle, you build something of quality but it still must be seen by others to validate it, which you already have.

WestCoastJustin 12y ago

I have personally done this with much success. It is not easy, but it is not rocket science either, just consistent effort. https://sysadmincasts.com/ https://sysadmincasts.com/

curiously 12y ago
This is very interesting. I'm watching the docker video. Very easy to understand. So how did it lead you to a sales engineering role or other opportunities? Do you ever mention it in your interviews or resume? How do you explain how it demonstrates your abilities for sales engineering roles? Did you create the screencasts just to build a portfolio or do you have a general interest in this area? You should upload it on youtube and monetize it as well (but I've not done this but seen other people uploading screencasts on there with success).
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- WestCoastJustin 12y ago
  Job offers was not my motivation for creating the site. Just an interest in the tools and changes happening in the area. Yes, I have mentioned it on the resume, and in interviews. I should say, that I am working full-time on the site now, so I am not doing sales for any company. But I do get offers, via email, from companies that I had done videos on. So, I know the options are there. I kind of hate how this sounds like I am bragging, I am not, I am just trying to let you know that building an on-line profile will take you places, far beyond a single job. I am not an expert, I do have domain experience, there is nothing stopping my colleagues from doing something similar, it just takes a long time. Go read some of the things patio11 has to say, he is far smarter than me, check out https://training.kalzumeus.com/newsletters/archive/content-marketing-strategy https://training.kalzumeus.com/newsletters/archive/content-m...
  - curiously 12y ago
    How did you initially market or get your stuff known? To me that is the biggest hurdle, you build something of quality but it still must be seen by others to validate it, which you already have.