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  • 8. Power-up your Portfolio

    Everyone in tech talks about Portfolios.  Regardless of whether you're a developer, coder, programmer, or engineer - you're chances of getting anywhere in the industry are practically nil without a body of work to display.

    Don't fret though - I'm here to help you craft the perfect portfolio. We're going to make sure that you have the right projects in your bag-of-tricks. This ensures that you'll have all the components necessary to make hiring-managers happy to take you on. 

    My 5 top-tips will take you to *Peak Portfolio* in no time. Don't miss it!

    16 min
  • 7. Boosting Your Resume

    Are you seeing more jobs rejections than you'd like?

    Maybe you're not even getting to speak to a real person before you've get cast aside?
    You must be getting stopped by ATS - Applicant Tracking Systems.

    Not to fear - I've got 5 tantalizing tips that will give your Resume some WHOOMPH so you can bypass the machine check.

    These tips will give you a much better chance of getting your CV/Resume into the hands of a living human being, and get you one step closer to getting that dream position.

    One of the tools we talk about is ResumeWorded (https://bit.ly/2DyycR2), and they were kind enough to give a whopping 25% discount code for their Quarterly and Annual Plans. Nice! Just use the code SPEAKINGSOFTWARE at checkout!

    All Tools that we talk about this episode, and that you should TOTALLY use:

    (Some of these have free versions/services, but others may carry a cost.)

    • Grammerly: https://www.grammarly.com/grammar-check
    • ResumeWorded: https://bit.ly/2DyycR2 (Affiliate Link) 
    • ZipJob: https://www.zipjob.com/free-review
    • JobScan: https://www.jobscan.co/

      • I'll explain all about ATS, and these tools above - so you can focus on preparing for interviews, instead of worrying if you'll even get them!

      16 min
    • 6. Remote Hiring and Interviewing

      Are you currently trying to figure out how to hire remotely for a new work-from-home position?

      Maybe you're already experienced at remote hiring, but you feel you're missing an edge?
      Or maybe you're company is totally new to the Video interview scene and need some tips to get started?

      I'm here to help!

      This episode focuses on great Hiring tips for remote positions, and how you can excel at:
      - Figuring out if this candidates are right for the role, using some new techniques
      - Impressing the candidate so they know this position and company are worth making the move!

      As usual, if you've any further questions, or you're looking to modernize your company's remote hiring process, then you can reach me at [email protected]

      23 min
    • 6. Remote Hiring and Interviewing

      Are you currently trying to figure out how to hire remotely for a new work-from-home position?

      Maybe you're already experienced at remote hiring, but you feel you're missing an edge?
      Or maybe you're company is totally new to the Video interview scene and need some tips to get started?

      I'm here to help!


      This episode focuses on great Hiring tips for remote positions, and how you can excel at:

      1.  Figuring out if this candidates are right for the role, using some new techniques
      2. Impressing the candidate so they know this position and company are worth making the move!

        3. As usual, if you've any further questions, or you're looking to modernize your company's remote hiring process, then you can reach me at [email protected]

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        Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakingsoftware/message
        21 min
      3. 5. Interview Tips (pt 1)
        Tech Interviews can be tough. Some are super super heavy on the Tech stuff, and would be difficult for even the most hardcore of Developers; Deep dives into obscure algorithms, odd design patterns and generally just requiring a ton of study beforehand.
        Other interviews can be quite socially or culturally driven, and this can be even harder given that the majority of developers  – including myself when I was younger -  it’s like our brain is wired for the logical machine stuff, not the squishy people stuff.
        Worry not though, I’m here to help! 
        Having been on both sides of the interview desk literally hundreds of times, I’ve amassed a ton of knowledge on what can make or break an interview. We’re going to cover some of my top interview tips, so you can apply to your dream jobs with confidence.
        Tailor your Answers
        Prepare Variations
        Research your Target
        Speak of what you know
        Remember that you're speaking to REAL people
        Act like a professional
        We'll dive into each one of these in-depth and help you get ready for your next round of Interviews!
        22 min
      4. 4. Your Job as a Software Developer

        You would think it's obvious, right? All is not as it seems though!

        There's a reason we do what we do, and it might surprise you that it's not just about the craft...

        I'm going to share a lesson that I learned over 10 year ago, in the hopes you don't make the same mistakes that I did!

        #SoftwarePodcast #SoftwareDeveloperTips #SoftwareStories

        13 min
      5. 3. Working Remotely Long-term

        Working from Home can be the sweetest deal! However, once the honeymoon phase fades away, there are challenges that can put your Health and Employment at risk.

        I've been working from home for over 5 years now, and I have faced those challenges! After a rocky start, I came out on top and I'm ready to share the lessons learned from my mistakes. Follow along with my 6 x Top Tips for staying in the game and you too can succeed at your At-home adventure.

        1. It's all about the Optics.
          2. It's not about what you see, but what people see of you
        2. Let's get Physical baby!
          3. You don't have join a Virtual Athletics class, but you do need good posture and to look after your body
        3. Mental Health Awareness
          4. Remember to look after your own mental health, and try not to be a pain to others!
        4. Negotiating your at-home Communication and Interaction Rules
          5. You're not in an office - you're at home! Don't treat it like an office scenario
        5. Cover your Ass, with the Brass
          6. Track you time, and be ready to show your impact and productivity to the decision makers and the people who write the cheques
        6. Be Flexible
          7. You're no longer commuting - congratulations, you've achieved the ultimate dream! That doesn't mean you can slack off though - working a few extra minutes here and there can show you're still committed to the cause.

          Get a more detailed explanation of each in the show itself!

          #SoftwarePodcast #ProAdvice #SoftwareDeveloperTips

          18 min
        7. 2. What you DO and DON'T need to be a Software Developer - Dispelling the Myth

          This episode is part of our series of Dispelling the Myth

          There's a lot of information and advice out there on what you need to be a Software Developer, and the majority of it is completely untrue!

          You don't need to be a Math's genius or some kind of higher-intellect being. ANYONE can write software, and its entirely possible to have a successful career if you're prepared to put in a little a little hard-work and study.

          We'll cover some real truths about what it takes, and then we'll walk through our own list of DO's and DON'Ts.

          Don't miss it!

          #SoftwarePodcast #SoftwareDevelopment

          19 min
        8. 1. Red Flags in Tech Interviewing

          Have you missed or deliberately ignored Red Flags when interviewing, because you REALLY wanted to get the job?

          Interviewing is like dating - you gotta get out there and look for your special someone, while they are out there looking for you.

          You gotta suss out what the other person is like BEFORE you shack up or settle down with them.

          We all know that Tech interviewing can be weird, and that no two interviews can be alike.

          The Red Flags for bad interviews are pretty universal though. Don't miss them because you're wearing rose-tinted glasses!

          Keep on eye on these Red Flags so you don't ended up ever landing a bad job again!


          #SoftwarePodcast #SoftwareInterview

          23 min
        9. 0. About me and this Podcast - SpeakingSoftware

          First Impressions count, so I'm told, so I figured I'd start strong with a Who I am and What I'm doing with this Podcast!

          Software Development is a great career choice - but the Technical stuff can often be the easiest part of the job.

          If you're not clued in to the soft stuff - Office Politics, Career Guidance, Interview Skills, Managing your time, etc... you might be having a hard time.

          Worry not though, I'm here to help! We're going to cover all of the tough stuff mentioned above, so you can be a master at the 4 P's:

          • People
          • Projects
          • Planning
          • Politics

            • We're going to get you on the fast-track to the top in NO TIME!

            #DeveloperAdvice #SoftwarePodcast

            2 min

          About SpeakingSoftware

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