goorley

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by goorley 9y ago
Very interesting take on the matter. I try not to take a victim's mentality on the matter, but you do have very true points. Thank you for your comments.
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by goorley 9y ago
I think you've misunderstood me. I'm not of the opinion that I do not have the ability or the skill set. I have been a finalist for various positions (full-stack developer, web developer, project manager, product manager, front-en
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by goorley 9y ago
I finished Byte Academy (New York) June of 2016, so only one year out. Before attending the bootcamp I was a petroleum engineer running an international drilling project management company. I really wanted to work in tech, so I left and mov
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by goorley 9y ago
Hi pseshadri, I would love the list. I will take any lead I can get. My email is in my profile. Thank you!
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by goorley 9y ago
Yes, I've worked with some. They have gotten me some of my interviews with companies where I have been a finalist. I will check out Mondo, thanks for the tip!
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by goorley 9y ago
Good luck with your search! Hopefully you find something soon. I know from my search that React is a good way to go.
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by goorley 9y ago
I only used Foursquare as an example because they are a "dream job" company. I've been trying for all kinds of companies, smaller start-ups included. I think I'd be great for a start-up due to my past work experience, bu
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by goorley 9y ago
Nothing wrong with it - actually I wanted to eventually combine the two. I thought that due to the drop in oil price, now would be the right time to leave and gain the skills that would help me build tools for the oil industry in the future
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by goorley 9y ago
I have a few people in my life who have been giving me advice. I've been given mostly minor resume changes, and then "you should find something soon". Most people I've gotten advice from sympathize because it is difficul
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by goorley 9y ago
Several web applications, three of which are served. Some websites. A lot of coding challenges - some take a few hours, some days.
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by goorley 9y ago
Understood. Just sucks when you go so far with them - and I reached out to the hiring managers for feedback, which is why I was hoping for more. I've been trying to target more, but also blasting. I take an approach of blast in the mor
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by goorley 9y ago
Yes, I've had some informational interviews. I should probably do more following up with them as time moves on. That is great advice - I usually see if they have anything for me, and if no I move on. Will follow up now. Also, I underst
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Ask HN: I'm lost in my journey to become a developer
24 points by goorley 9y ago|32 comments