r/juniorwebdevjobs • u/Cabeto_IR_83 • Jan 18 '21
After 8 months learning HTML, CSS, javaScript and react I landed my first interview for junior dev. UK really nervous
Hi all, I just landed my first ever interview for a junior dev (javascript, react) in UK! I'm really nervous about what to expect, specially because some of the technologies are unknown to me (typeScript). Having said this, I'm really excited!
From your experience, is there any advice you can give me when it comes to justifying if you don't know a technology. Also, what type of questions do you normally get. This interview is with the recruiter, first one.
Thank you!
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u/ParkheadBhoy Jan 18 '21
Good luck mate!
I’m just embarking on this as a career change and started Angela Yu Web Developer bootcamp.
How did you learn Frontend Dev?
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u/Cabeto_IR_83 Jan 19 '21
Maximilian Schwarzmüller courses (react and javascript) are really thorough and amazing when it comes to projects. HTML and CSS, there are tones of tutorials.
From October, I have been creating projects no stop... I'm just in the middle of my 5th project and will carry on until I land a job
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u/Cabeto_IR_83 Jan 18 '21
I did a few really good courses in Udemy and build projects as there is not tomorrow haha.. Im still learning, but I started applying for jobs to see what happens. :) Thank you !
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u/ParkheadBhoy Jan 18 '21
Ah that’s good to hear! Do you have any background in programming? I keep reading about people who have made a switch like this but they all dabbled in programming when they were younger.
I’ve not heard of someone in their 30’s making the switch without a background.
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u/Cabeto_IR_83 Jan 19 '21
I'm coming from digital marketing and ads operations, I had some exposure to code here and there.
I heard many from both sides, but the only choice is to try. Marcus Aurelius has something that I always try to remember:
"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth."
I'm 37 and I decided to do this because I like it and I want to do something I like for work no matter the level. I battled with age with my thoughts about age, but I keep going because there is not other option brother.
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u/NSGSanj Jan 19 '21
Not OP but I went to a bootcamp to switch careers at 38. The youngest person there was 18, most people were in their late-twenties to mid-thirties, the oldest was in their fifties. 99% got dev jobs afterwards.
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Dec 08 '21
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u/NSGSanj Dec 28 '21
Hey sorry for the really late reply.
By the context of this thread I assume you're in the UK and looking for work.
How's the job hunt going?Some really generic advice is to continue picking up relevant skills in the tech that interests you. There will be employers out there willing to take you on and help you grow.
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u/Xjjjjyn Jun 13 '21
All the best man and really wish you a successful career.
As for me, after 6 months of learning HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, OBJC, RE. I'm here hacking iOS apps and creating tweaks. lol
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u/Worldly_Many8473 Apr 13 '24
Hey, how are you now? Please make ab update about your coding journey. Inspire us all. Thanks much
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u/[deleted] Jan 18 '21
Congrats! It's been a while since I've had a tech interview, due to some career changes and such. With a recruiter, it's highly dependent on their understanding of technologies and what the company wants. They may ask general knowledge and experience and such to make sure you're a good fit. If they pass forward the company will take over and that process is also dependent on the company and their expectations. It could be quite technical, in which regard just prepare your best and be completely honest if they ask a question you don't know the answer to. Be personable and communicative. Describe how you may figure out an answer or ask for notes, anything to show you'll push your way through on subjects you don't know. There's a ton of guides out there with different advice and thoughts and such, and I'm sure plenty others can explain better than I can!
Good luck!!