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Could be technical, about people, about money, or about choosing your first company. What advice would you give your younger self?
Team FAQ: this question comes up often, so we've answered it below. Add your own experience, or a different view, in the comments. Many developers start in quality assurance. What's the best way to make the switch?
Team FAQ: this question comes up often, so we've answered it below. Add your own experience, or a different view, in the comments. Cloud and vendor certifications are everywhere. Do they actually help you get hired?
Team FAQ: this question comes up often, so we've answered it below. Add your own experience, or a different view, in the comments. Gaps happen for health, family, study, layoffs or burnout. How should they be handled?
Team FAQ: this question comes up often, so we've answered it below. Add your own experience, or a different view, in the comments. Beginners often wonder whether learning several languages makes them more employable.
Team FAQ: this question comes up often, so we've answered it below. Add your own experience, or a different view, in the comments. Referrals clearly help, but what if you have no contacts at the companies you want to join?
Team FAQ: this question comes up often, so we've answered it below. Add your own experience, or a different view, in the comments. A common worry: will short stints at companies look bad on a CV?
Team FAQ: this question comes up often, so we've answered it below. Add your own experience, or a different view, in the comments. Many people ask whether a degree is required to work as a software developer, especially those who are self-taught or coming…