Q&A #2: First Job Advice & Tips and Skills vs. Degree & More with Patrick Akil from Beyond Coding

Q&A #2: First Job Advice & Tips and Skills vs. Degree & More with Patrick Akil

38 minutes Posted Feb 1, 2023 at 3:00 pm.

Getting ready

What was your first software development job experience?

Do you have any tips or advice for new engineers entering the field?

Is a degree actually required, or are skills enough?

Drink water advice

How does a junior developer get their first job?

What books / resources would you recommend to improve problem solving?

What resources and practises did you use to improve your problem solving skills?

What motivates you in your career?

What is some of the best advice you’ve ever gotten on the podcast?

What is your new year's resolution for the podcast?

How do you stay motivated in doing the podcast?

Do you think you will ever run out of topics for the podcast?

What is your advice for those that are thinking of starting a podcast?

Who is your main inspiration in life?

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We're back with another Q&A episode! 🙌

Had a blast answering your questions 😁

Let me know if I should do more of these 💬

Xebia Essentials: Resource about Software Development Done Right (not for sale):

https://essentials.xebia.com/cards

Books & Resources by Pat Kua:

https://www.patkua.com/blog/book-recommendations-by-engineering-leaders

Full episode on YouTube ▶️

https://youtu.be/IqcFUeOJ3qE

New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!

Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!

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