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
Embarking on the journey to learn coding can be both exciting and challenging. Unfortunately, several misconceptions often deter aspiring programmers from pursuing their goals.
In this episode, I'll debunk six common myths about learning to code and provide valuable insights to help you overcome potential roadblocks.
One prevailing myth is that you need to be a math genius to succeed in coding. However, in reality, coding doesn't require advanced math skills. Most coding tasks involve basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Problem-solving and logic are far more critical in coding.
Don't let past academic performance dictate your coding journey. Being a poor student in traditional subjects doesn't mean you can't excel in coding.
Coding offers diverse paths, from front-end development to back-end development and more. Find the niche that suits your interests and strengths.
Learning to code is an achievable goal for anyone with the dedication and determination to overcome common misconceptions.
Tune in to this episode to learn of the common misconceptions that often lead people to quit their coding journey and how to overcome them.
Key Takeaways
- Intro (00:00)
- I’m terrible at math (00:28)
- It doesn't click right away (01:46)
- I dont have enough time (03:01)
- I wasn't a good student (04:54)
- Too much stuff to learn (09:10)
- Other people are better than me (12:30)
- Outro (14:57)
Additional resources
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✅ Jumpstart your coding career today at: https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
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Coders Campus helps people learn how to code and launch their coding careers in just 6 months. On this podcast, we share coding tips and insights for beginners. These will help you overcome early coding challenges and stick with it long enough to see your true potential.
This thought-provoking video delves deep into a highly controversial topic: Are coding jobs disappearing? As we stand on the brink of unprecedented technological advancements, what does the future hold for coders and software engineers? Are we facing a coding apocalypse or is it just a myth?
Join us as we expose the untold truths behind the glitz and glam of the coding industry. We uncover it all from the intricate world of coding boot camps to the journey of coding novices transforming into graduates.
This is not just about learning any specific language, it's about understanding the implications of these skills in a rapidly evolving job market.
If you've ever asked yourself, "Am I just wasting my time learning to code?" this episode is for you.
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 9 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
In this episode we'll talk to Dustin, who is a recent graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp and managed to land a job within two months of starting the search.
Dustin and I talk about his prior coding experience that he had before he joined our Bootcamp (spoiler: it wasn't much at all), and we talk about his experience as he went through the curriculum.
Ultimately we know how his story turned out, but in this special interview we'll learn about HOW he was able to accomplish the task of completing the Bootcamp and landing a job while also being a father of a 2 year old, a husband, a full-time employee and part-time college student.
We'll also learn about the important lessons that Dustin learned once he began his job search, and what mistakes he was making early on before he pivoted his approach, which then lead to the job that he was offered.
If you'd like to get in touch with Dustin, feel free to add him via LinkedIn here
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
In this episode we'll talk about how to sort a stream of objects using the ".sorted()" function.
We'll also talk about the differences between using a stream to sort vs using something like Collections.sort(), which has been available since Java v1.2
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
You can join the Bootcamp via coderscampus.com/beginner
The best part is that it's about 85% less expensive than our main Bootcamp, and you'll still get all the great features and support you need to actual master the fundamentals of coding.
So check out our "Core Java Coding Bootcamp" today if you've always wanted to become a professional coder.
GitHub link here: https://github.com/tp02ga/FunWithStreams
In this episode we'll talk about:
In this episode we'll talk about 7 common Functional Interfaces that Java provides to us.
UnaryOperator, BinaryOperator, Supplier, Consumer, Function, Predicate and BiPredicate
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
In this episode we'll talk about a super useful feature that was introduced back in Java version 8, known as Lambdas.
The Lambda feature is something you didn't know you desperately wanted or needed until you understood it.
The Lambda syntax allows you to write much cleaner and more readable code, while also empowering you to get more done with less code.
In this lecture, I'll be referring to some code that you can download via this github repository.
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
In this episode we'll talk about the 3rd key to getting a job as a coder...
How do you stand out from the crowd?
You put in all this effort to learn how to code. You likely have a plan, you follow a curriculum, you seek help and learn. You practice and you struggle... but what about when it comes time to find a job?
Do you have a plan for finding a job other than: "I'll apply to a bunch of openings and make sure my resume is great!"
Most people don't.
Let's talk about that.
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
In this episode we'll talk about 3 big mistakes that aspiring coders make when trying to land their very first job.
Getting your first job as a coder will be the most difficult challenge when trying to launch your professional career, make sure you avoid these three mistakes:
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
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.
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
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 Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.
You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
Bootcamp Details: https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com
Curriculum: https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com/curriculum
Applications: https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com/application-process
You can download a copy of my resume via https://coderscampus.com/resume
If you want to apply to my Bootcamp, you can do that via https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com
In today's episode, we'll dive into all the different facets and disciplines that exist in the world of Java programming.
You'll learn about the "5 Pillars of Java Programming" and how they apply to the different types of jobs.
You'll also get a high level overview of the types of salaries you can expect to see in the world of Java programming.
In today's podcast, I'd like to share my knowledge on how to get that coveted entry-level / junior programmer position.
You'll hear about my take on things like:
- certifications
- projects
- living situations
- how best to apply to jobs
- more sure-fire ways to land the job you want
Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/40
Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal