Commit your Code: Takeaways
Commit Your Code is taking place in Dallas Sep 3&4. You can attend virtually for free or you can donate to them which goes to a charity. I will blog some of my takeaways. Never Click Apply Get Hired Leon Noel Leon's talk was about networking and building relationships to help you get known and get interviews. He said only 2% people that use easy apply actually get interviews. Instead you should…
The event "Commit Your Code" is happening in Dallas on September 3rd and 4th. Attendees have the option to participate virtually at no cost or choose to donate to the charity supporting the cause.
In Leon Noel's presentation, he emphasized the importance of networking and building relationships to increase visibility and secure job interviews. According to Noel, only 2% of individuals who utilize the "easy apply" feature manage to secure interviews. Instead, he recommended engaging with professionals by commenting on their posts and initiating conversations, not just during job searches.
Noel also shared resources that he will be distributing post-event.
Next up was Roxy Rodriguez-Becker, who demonstrated how to "Ship It First, Fix It Later." Rodriguez-Becker developed an application to assist her family in managing her son's medically required diet. Initially, she created the tool for personal use within her family but soon garnered a significant user base who provided valuable feedback.
This constructive input enabled her to refine and enhance the app further. Rodriguez-Becker strongly encourages aspiring developers to create a project, release it to the public, and welcome user input for continuous improvement.
These insights from both Noel and Rodriguez-Becker will be compiled and archived on the Dallas Software Developer's YouTube channel.
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