Erik Andersen

The Junior Jobs Podcast

Business EN ↓ 64 episodes

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!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: thehappydeveloper.bio.link

Author

Erik Andersen

Category

Business

Podcast website

thehappydeveloper.bio.link

Latest episode

Sep 9, 2024

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Episodes

38 | He Got His First Job in Tech, WITHOUT Bulk Applying?! 🤯 | Junior Jobs 25.12.2023

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! ===== 30% off Crushing Digital's eBook “Standing out in Tech”, when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#developers 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services https://thehapp...

37 | 4 WINNING Job Search Case Studies 🏆 | Junior Jobs 18.12.2023

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 about how to accelerate you job search when you use the link 👉 https://bit.ly/junior_jobs_anna 💪...

36 | What To Look For in Your FIRST Tech Job | Junior Jobs 11.12.2023

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! 30% off Crushing Digital's eBook “Standing out in Tech”, when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#deve...

35 | What I Wish I Knew Before My First Programming Job | Junior Jobs 04.12.2023

30% off Crushing Digital's eBook “Standing out in Tech”, when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout 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 Sear...

34 | Can Even Introverts Find Jobs Through Networking? | Junior Jobs 27.11.2023

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, was able to network and develop new relationships which led to future employment opportunities. 💪 Mo...

14 | What if More School IS NOT an Option? 🚌 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

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 Lubowa, worked in Insurance in Uganda before immigrating to the US and getting her first role in tech 💪...

15 | How to Market Yourself When You Have No Experience 😞 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

30% off Crushing Digital's video series “Standing out in Tech”, when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout 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...

16 | Is Data Science Right for You? 🤔 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

30% off Crushing Digital's video series “Standing out in Tech”, when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout 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/ ╔═╦╗╔...

17 | How to Launch a Second Career in Tech 🚀 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

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, where we talk about how new developers should approach the CURRENT job market. 💪 More Job Search Tools...

18 | Does Cold Applying Even Work? 🥶 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

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/ ===== In today’s interview, I talk with Melanie Wong, a career transitioner who got her first job in tech...

19 | How to Leverage Your Non-Tech Experience | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

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 👇 https://adplist.org/ https://mentorcolor.org/ ===== In today’s interview, I talk with Todd McCoy, who was working in...

20 | Nightclub DJ to Software Engineer 😎 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

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 just 5 months! 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services https://thehappydeveloper.bio.link/ ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═...

21 | How to Escape Tutorial HELL 🔥 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

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 from Code For Humans about how to LEARN to code, not just be TAUGHT how to code https://www.codeforhuma...

22 | How to Get Into Tech FAST! | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

$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 & Services https://thehappydeveloper.bio.link/ ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚...

23 | Software Engineering vs. Software Consulting and Which is Right For You? | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

30% off Crushing Digital's video series “Standing out in Tech”, when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout 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 b...

24 | Why Am I Not Getting Job Interviews? | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

In today's episode I talk about "Why You're Not Getting Job Interviews" and how to change that! 💪 Services mentioned in the video 30% off Crushing Digital's video series “Standing out in Tech”, when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout ( https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#standing-out-in-tech ) Cook Systems "FastTrack" placement program ( https...

25 | Do You Need a Degree To Get a Job in Tech? 🎓 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

$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 and Software Consulting 👉 https://youtu.be/L1xW3rZ_Yng 💪 More Job Search Tools & Services http...

27 | Don't Know Anyone? No Problem! How to Build Your Network from Scratch💥 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

10% off the Prentus junior job search platform when you use promo code ERIK10 at checkout ( https://prentus.co/ ) 💪 ===== 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/ ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩═...

28 | 7 Steps for Getting Your First Job in Tech 📝 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

20% off the DevKickStart program when you use code DEVKICKSTART-ERIK at checkout (https://www.devkickstart.tech/#message) 💪 ===== 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/ ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚...

29 | Where Are All the Entry-Level Jobs?! 🤬 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

30% off Crushing Digital's eBook “Standing out in Tech”, when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout 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 https://theha...

30 | How to Automate Your Job Search 🤖 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

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 ===== In today's interview I talk with Matthew Sevey, the Founder of My Code Career, where we di...

31 | Top 5 Mental Blocks That Are You Stopping You From Learning To Code 🧠 | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

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 from Code For Humans about how to overcome the common mental blockers preventing you from learning to c...

32 | What Do Hiring Managers Look for in Entry-Level Candidates? | Junior Jobs 24.11.2023

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 👇 https://www.systemsdesignchallenges.com/ For more job search tools & services 👇 https://thehappydeveloper.bio.link/ ╔═╦╗╔...

33 | Career Growth Tips for New Software Engineers 🌷 | Junior Jobs 20.11.2023

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 areas: Skills, Mindset, Habits, Network. So if you're looking to accelerate your career...

26 | Should I Still Learn To Code, Given Recent Advancements in AI? 🤖 | Junior Jobs 26.09.2023

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 Search Tools & Services https://thehappydeveloper.bio.link/ ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║...

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