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Should you take a low-paying job as your first job in tech, just to gain experience?
Should you take a low-paying job as your first job in tech, just to gain experience?
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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
A question from the livestream chat asked about a sensitive circumstance where they were unemployed and offered an entry-level role for barely enough money to pay for living expenses. They asked me whether they should take the job, or keep looking for something. Knowing your value in the industry is critical, no matter where you live, or what your circumstances are. You need to advocate for yourself, and to negotiate for fair market value.
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This episode came from a live-stream event. If you'd like to subscribe to an audio-only podcast, check out https://techinterview.guide/podcast
Drop by any time and ask questions, or message me privately to ask questions anonymously. https://techinterview.guide/streaming
Check out all of my free content at https://techinterview.guide and the full archive of videos on YouTube, https://youtube.com/iandouglas
Subscribe to the free Daily Email series, 6-weeks of hiring perspectives in the tech industry from a hiring manager's point of view, https://techinterview.guide/daily-email-series
If you'd like a free resume review, you can submit it here: https://techinterview.guide/resumereview
We have a growing Discord community where you can ask questions, https://discord.gg/gG4RjKJAcr
#interviewprep #careers #techishiring #100devs
Released:
Jun 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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