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What do I need to know to get a job, and how do I get that job? (programming.dev)
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For the past year and so many months, I've been in a front-end web developer boot camp. It's self-paced, and for the concepts I know, I feel as though I have a decent grasp on how to use them. Still, based on my failed freelancing attempt and the job requirements I see listed often, it seems like it'll be a long time until I can get a job.

What I currently know is HTML, CSS, JS. I know some basic git and node. I'm currently learning React and Typescript. I am very certain that this is not enough to land a job, and I would like to know any skills I should know by this point.

When I do have the skills, what is the best way to apply to jobs, and what should I know when applying?

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[–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

Front-end web dev can be very competitive in large part due to the abundance of boot camps like the one you attended. I say differentiate yourself with project management knowledge (even going as far as getting a PMP once you land a job and get experience). This will help you stand out and will open more doors down the road. This isn't going to be as hands-on with coding but that techno-functional role is sorely needed and job prospects look much better

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Can you tell me more about this or where to read more? It's the first time I've heard of project management in development - I usually hear it associated with the business side of things.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Sure thing, it's the intersection of those two worlds - often times the degree associated with this type of work is 'Managent Information Systems' and falls under the business school but also involves programming though typically at a more practical level and less theoretical and in the weeds compared to computer science.

    I see these jobs in two places:

    • within tech companies developing products with titles like "project manager"
    • at consulting firms typically with titles like "systems integration consultant" and they are helping develop applications and integrations around implementing software

    It is a very lucrative market but can be quite competitive especially when talking about positions at the Big 4

    This is the industry I am in so feel free to ask more

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