Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

How Ineza stood out with a "why you should hire me" video

How Ineza stood out with a "why you should hire me" video

FromThe Scrimba Podcast


How Ineza stood out with a "why you should hire me" video

FromThe Scrimba Podcast

ratings:
Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meet Ineza Bonté ????! After completing #100DaysOfCode and building a beautiful portfolio, Ineza got his foot in the door by recording a charming "why you should hire me" video. As you might expect, it wasn't all smooth sailing. Ineza struggled with rejection in the early days but his persistence paid off when he was finally hired as a Junior Developer. In this episode, you'll learn exactly how he did!? Connect with Ineza
??‍? LinkedIn
? Website
?‍? GitHub
? Twitter
? inezabonte#6980 on the Scrimba Discord

⏰ Timestamps
Introduction (00:00)
How Ineza got into coding (01:47)
Do you need to do #100DaysOfCode in a row? (04:54)
Learning how to learn (06:22)
Deciding what projects to build (07:46)
Why Ineza prioritised building a portfolio and how it helped him (10:20)
Ineza's approach to finding a Junior Developer job (11:44)
Why this company chose Ineza (14:13)
What the interview process looked like (16:31)
Challenges Ineza faced you might be facing too (18:57)
Ineza's advice to aspiring Junior Developers (20:17)
The importance of community when learning to code (21:59)
⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoy this episode please leave a 5 star review here and let us know who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in ?
Released:
Apr 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Learn from inspiring developers about how they found meaningful and fulfilling work that that also pays them well. On The Scrimba Podcast, you'll hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from developers who've been exactly where you are now. We talk to developers about their challenges, learnings, and switching industries in the hopes of inspiring YOU. This is the podcast that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.