? About the episodeMeet Elly! She dropped out from their CompiSci degree to double down on frontend web development with Scrimba. After showing a recruiter their beautifully-presented portfolio, Elly managed to secure their first “real” job: A Junior Developer role at a purpose-driven web agency!? Connect with Elly
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? elly#5924 on the Scrimba Discord

⏰ Timestamps
Introduction (0:00)
Elly dropped out from their CompSci degree to pursue front end  (02:59)
Replacing university with Scrimba’s Frontend Career Path and community (06:00)
Did Elly need to know Data Structures and Algorithms? (08:03)
Elly’s wonderful HTML resume template (09:05)
HTML vs. PDF resume in Elly’s opinion (12:39)
All about Elly’s new job at Portable (13:24)
Elly’s experience working with an external recruiter (15:20)
How Elly stood out and found work so quickly (19:17)
The importance of having a good vibe (rapport) with your interviewer (20:24)
The interview! (21:25)
What would Elly have done differently? (22:51)
Elly’s advice to aspiring Developers and closing words (24:34)
? Resources mentioned
Ask an Expert: Chat with a Tech Recruiter
Ask an Expert: CV Review with a Tech Recruiter

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