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Comment #14523759
Very interesting take on the matter. I try not to take a victim's mentality on the matter, but you do have very true points. Thank you for your comments.
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Comment #14523613
I think you've misunderstood me. I'm not of the opinion that I do not have the ability or the skill set. I have been a finalist for various positions (full-stack developer, web dev…
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Comment #14523374
I finished Byte Academy (New York) June of 2016, so only one year out. Before attending the bootcamp I was a petroleum engineer running an international drilling project management…
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Comment #14223302
Hi pseshadri, I would love the list. I will take any lead I can get. My email is in my profile. Thank you!
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Comment #14223291
Yes, I've worked with some. They have gotten me some of my interviews with companies where I have been a finalist. I will check out Mondo, thanks for the tip!
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Comment #14223282
Good luck with your search! Hopefully you find something soon. I know from my search that React is a good way to go.
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Comment #14223275
I only used Foursquare as an example because they are a "dream job" company. I've been trying for all kinds of companies, smaller start-ups included. I think I'd be great for a sta…
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Comment #14213499
Nothing wrong with it - actually I wanted to eventually combine the two. I thought that due to the drop in oil price, now would be the right time to leave and gain the skills that …
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Comment #14212926
I have a few people in my life who have been giving me advice. I've been given mostly minor resume changes, and then "you should find something soon". Most people I've gotten advic…
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Comment #14212320
Several web applications, three of which are served. Some websites. A lot of coding challenges - some take a few hours, some days.
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Comment #14212304
Understood. Just sucks when you go so far with them - and I reached out to the hiring managers for feedback, which is why I was hoping for more. I've been trying to target more, bu…
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Comment #14212273
Yes, I've had some informational interviews. I should probably do more following up with them as time moves on. That is great advice - I usually see if they have anything for me, a…
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Ask HN: I'm lost in my journey to become a developer
I’ve been having trouble on my path to become a professional software developer, and I would really love some help/advice. A little over a year ago I moved to NYC to attend a Full …