π΄ββ οΈπ #12: Free resources to supercharge your coding journey
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π Job searching can be an incredibly exhausting and stressful process that disrupts your daily rhythm and work-life balance. Having personally navigated through four different full-time jobs in less than eight years, I understand the agony involved in the process. While I take pride in my achievements, I must admit that I found the entire process consistently unsatisfying. π°
π€ However, upon reflecting on my experiences, I realized that my ability to adapt and avoid complacency played a pivotal role in my accomplishments. If you delve into my previous writings, you will notice my unwavering emphasis on the importance of continuously sharpening your skills. This becomes even more crucial during times of economic uncertainty when the job market becomes fiercely competitive, resulting in diminished demand for the workforce. In such situations, employers tend to be highly selective, favoring candidates who are well-prepared over those who are merely adequately prepared. βοΈ
π₯ In light of these circumstances, I have compiled a few practical ways to keep your skills sharp, regardless of your career stage or level. These resources are either free or offer a free trial period through my affiliate links, so I encourage you to consider them as thereβs nothing to lose. π
If you are a complete beginner seeking to explore coding, I recommend trying out SkillShare. While my free coding curriculum is an option to kickstart your journey, SkillShare provides well-structured courses that offer a superior premium learning experience. Moreover, SkillShare serves as an online learning community with thousands of classes across various subjects, such as coding, illustration, design, photography, and music. This flexibility is perfect for those who welcome exploring diverse subjects. You can enjoy a free month by using my link. Feel free to check out my webpage for a curated list of coding courses that I recommend. πββοΈ
For entry-level engineers or recent university graduates, the most effective way to showcase your skills is by building projects. However, it is crucial to treat your projects as unpaid professional work, taking them seriously to gain an edge over other candidates. I suggest creating a full-stack web project for your portfolio, as web development remains in high demand. SkillShare is once again an excellent platform for finding high-quality portfolio projects. Alternatively, you can refer to my free Personal Finance App to get started. ποΈ
Irrespective of your job level, if you are struggling to secure your next position in the current competitive job market, I recommend giving Pathrise a try. Pathrise is an online career accelerator that offers personalized 1-on-1 mentorship, training, and advice to enhance your job search. Their mentorship comes from top-notch professionals at leading companies such as Google, Meta, and Uber. As a former industry mentor at Pathrise, I can vouch for the effectiveness of their programs. You can try it for free during the first two weeks without any obligations (US work authorization required). β¬οΈ
The best way to keep your skills sharp for software engineers at any level is to LeetCode. Coding interviews have become the industry standard, and unfortunately, companies are unlikely to change their game rules. Since you will inevitably face coding interviews at some point in your career, itβs wise to prepare early. Keep in mind that coding interviews are designed NOT to select candidates who can solve problems but rather to identify and eliminate those who can't. Enhance your coding interview skills starting with my comprehensive and free LeetCode cheat sheet available on my website. π
ποΈ Thatβs it for today. Thank you for reading, and Iβll see you all next week. Arrgh!
PK π
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