The Junior Jobs Podcast
by Erik Andersen
A weekly podcast about how junior developers can get their first job in tech, with Erik Andersen. In this podcast, you'll hear from new developers about their initial struggle, but ultimate triumph in getting that first job 💪Our guests will discuss what worked and what didn't, so you can learn and apply their insights to your own job search.So whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or anyone looking to break into tech, this podcast is for you!
Episodes
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63 | How a Long Resume Format Got Him His First Job in Tech | Junior Jobs
Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik Today I chat with Derek Kim, a career changer, about how his long resume format and unique approach to LinkedIn outreach got him his first job in tech. _______________________ ▶Resources…
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62 | Common Entry-Level Developer Interview Fails | Junior Jobs
Check out "Keep Calm and Code On" on Amazon https://amzn.to/4e6r5uV Today I chat with Alex Lau about his new book, "Keep Calm and Code On", where we unpack some of the job search lessons he learned the hard way, and how to avoid them. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with...
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61 | Navigating the Tech Job Market After Prison | Junior Jobs
Check out https://www.perseverenow.org/ if you've been justice-impacted and looking for help getting a fresh start in your career Today I chat with Stacy Hill, the Lead Technology Employment Specialist at Persevere, a workforce development company that teaches how to code and helps hire hundreds…
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60 | How to Find Freelancing Work As a New Software Engineer | Junior Jobs
Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik Today I chat with Will Ray, a career changer, about how freelancing and small contract work is helping him build a portfolio that helps him stand out in the job search....
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59 | The Problem With Changing Careers (and How To Overcome It) | Junior Jobs
Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik Today I chat with Brad Reed, a career changer, about some of the challenges he faced on his journey and his perspective on how you can too. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would...
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58 | How Hiring is Different Between Small and Large Companies | Junior Jobs
Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik Today I chat with Nick Cosentino, Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft about how hiring differs between small and large companies, and how to approach each as a new…
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57 | 10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Changing Careers | Junior Jobs
Time To Think by Nancy Kline https://amzn.to/3VHnbCj Rithm School's upcoming FREE webinar about changing careers https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rithm-school-11279356650 Today I chat with Sophie Leroi, Director of Career Services at Rithm school, about how career changes can better prepare…
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56 | Why Recruiters Ghost You (And What To Do About It) | Junior Jobs
Other referenced videos: – Why You’re Not Getting Job Interviews (and What To Do About It) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dKKn5XNrn0 – 3 Ways To Get Work Experience Without a Job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6F9418wuwE&t Free job search resources: - https://adplist.org/ -...
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55 | Can Self-Taught Developers Get Jobs In This Market? | Junior Jobs
FREE coding resources for self-taught developers https://100devs.org/ https://codewithmosh.com/ https://www.freecodecamp.org/ https://www.theodinproject.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/braydon-coyer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dthompsondev/ Paid resources I would use (with...
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54 | Why No One Hires Junior Developers (And What To Do About It) | Junior Jobs
80% Dev Amplifier's coding workshops when you register with https://devamplifier.io/erik Today I chat with Byron Sommardhal, a Software Developer advocate at Dev Amplifier about why no one hires junior developers and what you can do about it! _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use…
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53 | She Wasn’t Getting Interviews Until She Found This | Junior Jobs
2 weeks of FREE mock interviews, resume feedback, and job search assistance with Pathrise when you use this link 👉 pathrise.com/erik Today I chat with Laurie Kaiser about how she struggled to even get interviews until she learned the Pathrise program, which finally gave her the mentorship she...
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52 | This Is How You "Attract" Recruiters | Junior Jobs
Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back 👉 https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik Today I chat with Ilya Dorman, where we talk about his new program called GET HIRED IN 3 MONTHS OR YOUR MONEY BACK, along with similarities between the job search and dating. _______________________...
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51 | Get a Job Without Even Applying | Junior Jobs
The 2-Hour Job Search 👉 https://amzn.to/49XzYEH Today I chat with Andrew Herman, a recently hired junior developer, where we talk about how he got his first job in tech without even submitting a job application, because of the relationships he built on LinkedIn. Andrew also mentioned...
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50 | How to Balance Conflicting Priorities In Your Job Search | Junior Jobs
Receive a FREE job search training video when you you register for the Code Career Mastery program using this link 👇 https://codecareermastery.com/?utm_source=erik&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=april Today I chat with Anna Miller and Nate Hobi, founders of the Code Career Mastery program…
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49 | Everyone Has Different Job Search Advice. Who Is Right? | Junior Jobs
Today I chat with Taylor Hall, a recently hired junior developer, where we talk about the 2 voices he learned to trust in his job search, Danny Thompson and David Roberts Check out below to learn more about their mentorship 👇 👉 https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course Danny...
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48 | Common Job Search Scams and How To Avoid Them | Junior Jobs
Click this link to better track, organize, and visualize your job search with Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms https://algolab.so/p/120in60?affcode=1413380_hqmv7ae0...
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47 | Are Unpaid Internships a Scam? | Junior Jobs
In today's junior developer interview I talk with Steven Brooks, who volunteered 5-10 hours a week to get work experience for his resume, where we discuss how that worked for him. To find volunteer opportunities near you, check out Chingu (https://www.chingu.io) ===== 💪 More Job Search Tools &...
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46 | What To Say When You Have NO Experience | Junior Jobs
In today’s junior developer interview, I talk with Courtney Azar, where we discuss how to represent your non-tech related experience on your resume and in a job interview FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman, an experienced developer and mentor specializing in helping…
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45 | State of the Software Engineering Job Market Q1 2024 | Junior Jobs
To give you a well-rounded perspective on the job market, we’ve compiled a panel of recruiters, hiring managers, career coaches, and developer advocates to tell you the real story of the current outlook for software developers, and what strategies work in today's market. Here's a sneak peek at…
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44 | How to Think Like a Software Engineer 🧠 | Junior Jobs
In today’s expert interview, I talk with Ilya Dorman from Code For Humans about how to STOP copy & pasting code, and instead learn how to THINK like a Software Engineer FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman, an experienced developer and mentor specializing in helping new...
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43 | Common Resume Mistakes Early Career Software Engineers Make | Junior Jobs
In today’s expert interview, I talk with Brian Pullium about 3 common mistakes early career Software Engineers make on their resume, and how to fix it! To get your own resume reviewed, you can sign up here 👇 https://calendly.com/refactorcoaching/resume-workshop And if you select "Junior Jobs...
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42 | Free Resources to Move From Blue Collar to White Collar | Junior Jobs
In today’s expert interview, I talk with Mike Storey and Christina Roberts, the Founder and Chairwoman of the Agile Learning Institute, where discuss their FREE mentorship program to help those from non-traditional backgrounds break into tech. Sign up for the Agile Learning Institute 👉...
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41 | Ghosted by Employers, Until She Made THIS Change | Junior Jobs
In today’s developer interview, I talk with Abby Smith, who heard NOTHING back from her job applications until she STOPPED bulk applying, and did this instead! ===== https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#developers 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services https://thehappydeveloper.bio.link/...
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40 | She Got Her First Job Through LinkedIn EASY APPLY!? 🤯 | Junior Jobs
In today’s developer interview, I talk with Yoo Jin Bae, a recently hired junior software engineer who got her first job in tech through LinkedIn Easy Apply where we discuss how she did it! ===== https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#developers 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services...
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39 | His Bootcamp Broke Their Promise 😭 | Junior Jobs
In today’s developer interview, I talk with Jeff Hebert, a new data engineer who's bootcamp advertised a 90%+ placement rate (when in reality, it was closer to 10%), where we discuss how he picked up their slack and STILL found a job quickly 💪 Mentioned job programs & services in the episode...
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38 | He Got His First Job in Tech, WITHOUT Bulk Applying?! 🤯 | Junior Jobs
In today’s developer interview, I talk with Nico Martinucci, a new software engineer who got his first job in tech with NO bulk applying! Listen to learn how he did it! ===== https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#developers 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services...
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37 | 4 WINNING Job Search Case Studies 🏆 | Junior Jobs
In today’s expert interview, I talk with Anna Miller, the Founder of Second Careers, a consultancy that helps job changers launch their new career in tech, where we discuss 4 client case studies and the strategies they're using to WIN in today's job market. ===== Get a FREE introductory call…
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36 | What To Look For in Your FIRST Tech Job | Junior Jobs
In today's interview we talk with Jose Castaño, who was recently hired, fired, and hired AGAIN as a junior software engineer, where we discuss the pros and cons of his first two employers, and how to look for in your FIRST employer! https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#developers 💪...
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35 | What I Wish I Knew Before My First Programming Job | Junior Jobs
https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#developers ===== In today's interview we talk with Miks Silis, who was recently hired (and let go) from his first job as a junior software engineer, where we discuss what he wished he knew before starting that first job! 💪 More Job Search Tools &...
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34 | Can Even Introverts Find Jobs Through Networking? | Junior Jobs
10% off Refactor Coaching's Networking workshop, when you go to https://refactorcoaching.com/networking and select ERIK ANDERSEN as your referral source! ===== In today’s junior developer interview, I talk with Alison Childers, a recently hired software engineer about how she, as an introvert…
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14 | What if More School IS NOT an Option? 🚌 | Junior Jobs
FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman, an experienced developer and mentor specializing in helping new developers build great projects and get hired! https://calendly.com/ilya-dorman/free-consultation-call-erik-referral ===== In today's interview we talk with Stacey…
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15 | How to Market Yourself When You Have No Experience 😞 | Junior Jobs
https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#standing-out-in-tech ===== In today's interview we talk with Laura Burbank, who was a Starbucks Store Manager and over 40 before she got her first role in tech. 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services https://thehappydeveloper.bio.link/...
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16 | Is Data Science Right for You? 🤔 | Junior Jobs
https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#standing-out-in-tech ===== In today's interview we talk with Zach Rebennack who worked in healthcare before getting his first role as a data analyst 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services https://thehappydeveloper.bio.link/ ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗...
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17 | How to Launch a Second Career in Tech 🚀 | Junior Jobs
Get a FREE introductory call about how to accelerate you job search when you use the link 👉 https://bit.ly/junior_jobs_anna ===== In today’s industry expert interview, I talk with Anna Miller, the Founder of Second Careers, a consultancy that helps job changers launch their new career in tech,...
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18 | Does Cold Applying Even Work? 🥶 | Junior Jobs
Enter to win 6 months of LinkedIn Premium (a $180 value), by commenting your job search experience! The resume that got her that first job in tech 👇 https://ibb.co/WVpFJ4f Services that help you get work experience, before you get a job 👇 https://www.chingu.io/ https://the-collab-lab.codes/…
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19 | How to Leverage Your Non-Tech Experience | Junior Jobs
FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman, an experienced developer and mentor specializing in helping new developers build great projects and get hired! https://calendly.com/ilya-dorman/free-consultation-call-erik-referral Free mentorship services mentioned 👇...
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20 | Nightclub DJ to Software Engineer 😎 | Junior Jobs
Get a FREE introductory call with Second Careers to learn how to accelerate your job search when you use this link 👉 https://bit.ly/junior_jobs_anna ===== In today’s interview, I talk with Chris Le, who is a self-taught developer who changed careers from a nightclub DJ to software engineering in...
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21 | How to Escape Tutorial HELL 🔥 | Junior Jobs
FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman, an experienced developer and mentor specializing in helping new developers build great projects and get hired! https://calendly.com/ilya-dorman/free-consultation-call-erik-referral ===== In today’s interview, I talk with Ilya Dorman...
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22 | How to Get Into Tech FAST! | Junior Jobs
$1,500 off HireJS mentoring services when you use the link below and mention the Junior Jobs Podcast! https://go.hirejs.com/ ===== In today’s interview, I talk with Nate Hobi, the Founder of HireJS where we talk about the "Missing Manual" for how to get into tech, FAST 💪 More Job Search Tools &...
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23 | Software Engineering vs. Software Consulting and Which is Right For You? | Junior Jobs
https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#standing-out-in-tech ===== In today's interview we talk with Brian Leithead, we discuss how he got his first role as a Software Engineer, and his recent experience transitioning to Software Consulting to help you decide which is best for you! 💪…
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24 | Why Am I Not Getting Job Interviews? | Junior Jobs
In today's episode I talk about "Why You're Not Getting Job Interviews" and how to change that! 💪 Services mentioned in the video (https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#standing-out-in-tech) Cook Systems "FastTrack" placement program (https://www.allaboutfasttrack.com/) How to Get…
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25 | Do You Need a Degree To Get a Job in Tech? 🎓 | Junior Jobs
$1,500 off HireJS mentoring services when you use this link and mention the Junior Jobs Podcast! (https://go.hirejs.com/) ===== In today’s interview, I talk with Thomas Barret on how to get a job in tech FAST without a college degree To learn more about the difference between Software Engineering...
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27 | Don't Know Anyone? No Problem! How to Build Your Network from Scratch💥 | Junior Jobs
===== In today’s developer interview, I talk with Jonathan Bryant about how to start networking, when you don't have a lot of connections. 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services https://thehappydeveloper.bio.link/ ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ Follow...
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28 | 7 Steps for Getting Your First Job in Tech 📝 | Junior Jobs
===== In today’s developer interview, I talk with Cyril Khan, Co-Founder of the DevKickStart program where we discuss his 7 step plan for juniors to get more interviews! 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services https://thehappydeveloper.bio.link/ ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣...
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29 | Where Are All the Entry-Level Jobs?! 🤬 | Junior Jobs
https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#developers ===== In today's interview we talk with David Roberts, the Founder of Crushing Digital, where we discuss where all the TRUE entry-level jobs are for new software engineers. 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services...
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30 | How to Automate Your Job Search 🤖 | Junior Jobs
1 FREE one-on-one Job Search Strategy Session and 10% off future visits when you schedule with this link 👇 https://calendly.com/d/2x5-n8z-w87/job-search-strategy-session-hd And grab "The Two Hour Job Search" book on Amazon here 👇 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984857282/?ref=idea_lv_dp_vv_d =====…
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31 | Top 5 Mental Blocks That Are You Stopping You From Learning To Code 🧠 | Junior Jobs
FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman, an experienced developer and mentor specializing in helping new developers build great projects and get hired! https://calendly.com/ilya-dorman/free-consultation-call-erik-referral ===== In today’s interview, I talk with Ilya Dorman...
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32 | What Do Hiring Managers Look for in Entry-Level Candidates? | Junior Jobs
In today’s expert interview, I talk with Ricardo Morales, a Senior Engineering Manager, about what he looks for in entry-level software engineering candidates For the resume template he recommends 👇 https://www.careercup.com/resume For his FREE system design newsletter 👇...
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33 | Career Growth Tips for New Software Engineers 🌷 | Junior Jobs
50% off Parsity's Dev30 program, when you use the link below and tell them you're coming from the Junior Jobs podcast 👉 https://dev30.xyz/ Dev30 isn't an ordinary coding course - it's is a community-focused program built for builders and creators focused on developing your coding life in 4…
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26 | Should I Still Learn To Code, Given Recent Advancements in AI? 🤖 | Junior Jobs
Enter to win 6 months of LinkedIn Premium (a $180 value) by commenting with a link to your LinkedIn profile below! ===== In today’s developer interview, I talk with Ali Panjwani about if it's still a good idea to get into software development, or if AI will eventually replace us all. 💪 More Job...
About this show
A weekly podcast about how junior developers can get their first job in tech, with Erik Andersen. In this podcast, you'll hear from new developers about their initial struggle, but ultimate triumph in getting that first job 💪Our guests will discuss what worked and what didn't, so you can learn and apply their insights to your own job search.So whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or anyone looking to break into tech, this podcast is for you!
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Erik Andersen