#166 - Don't Be a Junior Developer

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Let me be clear: junior developers are necessary.
They are also risky to hire.
Let's explore the economics of hiring juniors, how to de-risk yourself and what the hell "junior" really means.
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1. #166 - Don't Be a Junior Developer (00:00:00)

2. Why You Shouldn’t Strive to Be a Junior Developer (00:00:15)

3. Overview of the Current Job Market (00:00:40)

4. The Economics of Hiring Junior Developers (00:01:30)

5. The Risks of Being a Junior Developer (00:03:00)

6. Companies’ Perspective on Hiring Juniors (00:04:30)

7. How to De-Risk Yourself as a Junior Developer (00:06:20)

8. Stop Downplaying Your Skills and Experience (00:07:40)

9. The Importance of Strong Language in Interviews (00:09:20)

10. Building Interesting Projects to Stand Out (00:10:30)

11. Personal and Professional Insights on Getting Hired (00:13:00)

12. Advice on LinkedIn, GitHub, and Resumes (00:14:30)

13. The Value of Working for Free to Build Experience (00:16:00)

14. Do not give up! (00:17:30)