You’ve been wanting it, working for it, and now the time has come. It’s time to get that dev job.
But getting a job in tech can feel like a job itself.
It can be confusing, overwhelming, and, at times, absolutely draining. Part of it is because job searching sucks. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
We’ll walk you through how to plan, prep, and apply to jobs to launch your dev career.
Each week, you’ll get a guided worksheet to help you work towards a concrete goal to get a job in tech.
But I should warn you – this isn’t a passive experience.
To get that career, you’ll have to get out of your comfort zone, roll up your sleeves, and put in the time and effort.
So if this is the year you’re ready to finally make it happen, sign up for a track and let’s get to work.
This is the year you finally do it.
This is the year you get that dev job.
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Pick your track
Pick the track that best fits where you are in your journey.
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Create a “get a job” plan (4 weeks)
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Get ready to apply (5 weeks)
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Apply to jobs (4 weeks)
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Get guided worksheets each week.
Each week, you’ll get an email with guided worksheets to help you work through that week’s goal.
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Take action
Fill out and complete the guided worksheet to help you get closer to your future job.
How it works
WHAT YOU GET
Guided worksheets that get you tactical answers
What's a guided worksheet?
Sample:
There are plenty of “how to write a resume” videos online, but we’re doing something a bit different.
We’re putting together worksheets that let you work through questions like “What skills should I focus on?”, “How do I tailor my resume to a job?” and “How do I start networking?”.
You’ll get the best next step to create a get-a-job strategy that leverages your strengths and addresses your weaknesses.
We’ll provide the guide, you come ready to do the work.
Join the waitlist.
We'll email you when we reopen.
TRACKS
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TRACK
Plan
Create a “get a job” strategy
(4 weeks)
It’s a new year and you’re ready to launch a new career, but first, you need a plan.
Before you dive into interview drills, let’s work through exercises to create a solid “Get a job” plan to build up your skills, grow your network, focus on the right technologies, and make real progress.
We’ll use guided worksheets to put together a job-ready plan.
Week 1: What should I learn?
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Come up with an approachable list of topics to focus on so you can make real progress
Week 2: What projects should I build?
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Generate project ideas
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Pick the best few to impress employers
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Figure out what features to focus on
Week 3: How do I fit it all in to my schedule?
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Create a realistic schedule for each day of the week
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Help you find time for coding and building
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Track your different get-a-job activities
Week 4: Do I really have to network?
(hint: yes)
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Find people to network with authentically
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Determine exactly what to say to each person
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Track your outreach and follow ups needed (yes, there will be follow ups)
Week 1: Resume
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Figure out how to explain (and leverage!) your non-tech experiences
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Write about your projects and tech experiences effectively
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Structure your resume for maximum impact
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Write a compelling objective
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Create a foundational resume to use across a range of jobs
Week 2: LinkedIn
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Create a compelling LinkedIn profile
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Write about your past tech and non-tech experiences
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Write an impactful, keyword friendly about section
Week 3: Portfolio site
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Create a site that shows off your skills
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Lay out your projects effectively
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Write about your projects and tech experience in a compelling way
Week 4: GitHub
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Create a compelling GitHub profile
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Clean up and organize your repos for maximum impact
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Figure out how to leverage GitHub to impress hiring managers
Week 5: Twitter (optional)
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Figure out what to tweet, especially if you feel you’ve got nothing to say (you do!)
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Create a personal social media schedule to make tweeting feel easy
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Optimize your bio and tweets for online networking
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Draft tweets to get you started
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TRACK
Prepare
Get ready to apply
(5 weeks)
You’re building, you’re learning, now it’s time to start preparing your job hunt materials.
There are many ways you could get a job, so we’re going to cover our bases and make sure we’ve got a great looking resume, LinkedIn, portfolio, GitHub, and Twitter (if you have a twitter).
We’ll use guided worksheets to get your application material ready.
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TRACK
Apply
Apply to jobs
(4 weeks)
You’ve got your resume, you’ve been coding and building up your portfolio, now you’re ready to start applying.
We’ll work through the steps to maximize your chances of getting a response and, finally, getting the job.
We’ll use guided worksheets to start applying to jobs.
Week 1: Being online presentable
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Audit your online presence for potential issues, red flags, and controversial content
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Go through your profiles and double check links, typos, bios, etc.
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Make sure your online presence makes a great online first impression
Week 2: Tracking your applications
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Organize your prospective jobs
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Keep track of your applications and leads
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Keep track of your follow ups
Week 3: Tailoring your resume
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Identify what requirements are missing from your resume
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Incorporate keywords and phrases into your resume
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Ensure you’ve matched the posting as closely as possible
Week 4: Networking with hiring managers and recruiters
This guided worksheet will help you:
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Find recruiters and hiring managers to connect with for that job posting
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Craft a message with exactly what to say to get their attention
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Track your outreach and follow ups
FAQS
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What kind of career is this for?
Most of these topics apply to tech jobs in general, but we'll emphasize early career dev roles.
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I'm based outside the US, is this for me?
Most of the content will be focused on the US job market, so while you're still welcome to sign up, be aware that there might be regional differences on a number of topics.
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How much does this cost?
It's free!
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What if I need more help?
We'll have limited office hours each week on a first-come, first-serve basis and are always available via email to answer your questions and help as best we can.
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What do I get when I sign up?
You'll get an email each week with a guided worksheet to walk you through that week's get-a-job goal.
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Can I sign up for more than 1 track?
It's best to pick a single track based on your current needs. You can sign up for a second track when you're ready.
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Who's behind this?
Saron, founder of CodeNewbie, the most supportive community of programmers and people learning how to code.
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More questions?
Email saron@newdevcareer.com