From Struggling University Comp Sci Grad to Employed Coder - Tony Edmonds

From Struggling University Comp Sci Grad to Employed Coder - Tony Edmonds

To reach out and connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmonds-tony/

Takeaways
- Negotiate your salary and consider the market conditions in your area.
- Remote work opportunities are available, but starting with a hybrid role can provide valuable experience.
- Working in an office and collaborating with experienced developers can accelerate your learning and career growth.
- Having mentors and leveraging their expertise can help you progress quickly in your career.
- Bootcamp graduates can pivot to different roles within a company and apply their skills in various domains.
- Don't be discouraged by negative news and focus on your own journey and progress.
- When starting a new job, be resourceful, spend time learning on your own, and ask for help when needed.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:23 Becoming a Digital Nomad
03:42 Fascination with Latin America and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
06:33 Choosing the University Path
09:20 Transitioning to a Bootcamp
13:03 The Benefits and Limitations of University Education
20:05 The Job Search Process
23:43 The Importance of a Structured Job Search
28:03 Seeking Remote Job Opportunities
30:50 The Interview Process
31:48 Job Offer and Salary
33:15 Remote Work Opportunities
34:39 The Value of Working in an Office
35:03 Transitioning to Remote Work
37:24 The Importance of Mentors
38:18 Opportunities for Development within a Company
39:39 Pivoting to Different Roles
40:36 Enjoying the Data Role
41:32 The Reality of Getting a Job
42:31 The Influence of News and Media
44:30 Advice for Bootcamp Students
48:16 Tony's Advice for Himself
49:41 Tony's Final Project
53:52 Connecting with Tony on LinkedIn
54:22 Questions for Trevor

Episoder(112)

EP49 - Top 3 mistakes coders make when applying to their first job

EP49 - Top 3 mistakes coders make when applying to their first job

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EP48 - Top 3 reasons why you'll fail to succeed as a coder and how to overcome them

EP48 - Top 3 reasons why you'll fail to succeed as a coder and how to overcome them

In this episode we'll talk about 3 common issues I see that beginner programmers struggling with most when starting the journey of learning to code. Impostor Syndrome  The overwhelming number of choi...

29 Jul 202144min

EP47 - Key #2 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

EP47 - Key #2 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootc...

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EP46 - Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It?

EP46 - Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It?

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EP45 - Key #1 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

EP45 - Key #1 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootc...

8 Jul 202148min

EP44 - How to get a Job as a Java Programmer

EP44 - How to get a Job as a Java Programmer

Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootc...

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EP43 - Resume Writing Tips

EP43 - Resume Writing Tips

Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootc...

1 Okt 201920min

EP42 - Java Careers and What they Pay

EP42 - Java Careers and What they Pay

Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootc...

23 Sep 201918min

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