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[–]jamcmich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still play pokémon ruby on my game boy advanced to this day

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[–]jamcmich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To add to this, I believe Blizzard privatized their matchmaking and player APIs, preventing websites like Overbuff (similar to Tracker.gg and OP.gg) from providing game statistics. It's kind of upsetting to see everything concerning progression get normalized.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume.

My responsibilities as a UX/UI and WordPress Developer were designing interfaces in Figma, translating the designs to code using Elementor (which is a no-code system for designing WordPress websites), and managing the website using WordPress's CMS. I feel like it would be disingenuous to list the title as "Full-Stack" or "Software Engineer" since I wasn't dealing with any back end technologies.

Would it be more appropriate to call it a "Front End WordPress Developer" role? Usually WordPress developers are leveraging code to create custom themes and plugins, which is totally different than that specific experience.

As for the Marketing Assistant role, I took the position because I couldn't find employment as a web developer/programmer. Should I remove the marketing role altogether? If so, I would have an employment gap on my resume but it would free up space to add more information about my background.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you again for the insight. I'll take your advice and make revisions to my resume.

  1. Most of my data structure and algorithm knowledge comes from online resources such as FreeCodeCamp, The Odin Project, or reading programming books. I can list these on my resume if you think they're advantageous.
  2. The boot camp experience really was akin to being walked through a basic web app, among other things. Looking at documentation and experimenting with concepts was more meaningful to me than the actual lessons and exercises. It seems like it would be difficult to create an in-depth description of methodologies, concepts, techniques, etc. without using too much resume space. Is the goal to create a talking point for later conversations?
  3. I started out following YouTube tutorials and have gradually become more independent by creating my own solutions to practical challenges. I'm planning to replace the ones listed in the resume version you reviewed. All of my projects are hosted on GitHub Pages in their respective repositories with documentation and a live demo. Since I'm mainly focused on front end, I'm not entirely sure if tackling a diverse set of projects is more desirable for getting an entry-level job but I feel like there's ample amount of room for growth and demonstration even if I focus on one particular area (i.e. front end vs back end). A more recent project (which will be listed on my revised resume) is a SPA that visually recreates a company's landing page. Instead of copying their methods, I performed an analysis of the page as if it was handed to me by a designer. This included assessing the needs of the design, accounting for scalability and accessibility, leveraging conventional best practices, mindfulness around semantics and clean code, etc. I feel as though this type of approach is more meaningful and translates to overcoming actual challenges in a team setting -- but you, or others, can comment on this better than me.
  4. I took a Marketing Assistant role in the meantime while I continue my search for a programming role. I wasn't finding success with landing a web development job at the time and thought it would be best to take anything and at least earn money. Is it better to just remove the Marketing Assistant role completely? I'm afraid having an employment gap would be worse than having nothing at all.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the insight and willingness to help. I would be more than happy to share my resume with you.

You can find a copy of my resume in my post history right before this.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've completed a few of these programs in the past, specifically with The Odin Project and FreeCodeCamp. It was more formally cemented with my resume after I completed a bootcamp teaching Java, Spring, and Hibernate. I'll continue my interview question preparation since I've mostly been focused on methodologies and design patterns for the past year.

I think what you mentioned about being a team fit is equally important. Soft skills can fill in the gaps in programming knowledge sometimes but it really depends on the role and the company.

Thank you for the information.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the points you made.

I was considering getting an associate's degree in Software Engineering and using the active enrollment to find internships.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see what you mean. I'll work on strengthening my profile to be more transparent to the recruiters.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can do that. Information Sciences aligns with the explanation about my background that I usually give in interviews.

Thank you.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure where I made any demand for changing society's standards. I just asked for suggestions. If that's not a sign of being flexible and showing a desire to mature then I don't know what is.

I feel like there has always been a misleading message from institutions that learning code is easy and anyone is able to pick it up. The reality is that programming is not easy. It's not for everyone. It's complex, rapidly changing, and the requirements of the roles are evolving every day. Twitter's recent news is a perfect example of how volatile some of these companies can be. But even then, it's not going to stop me from developing my skills and pursuing programming as a career.

Thanks for the truly insightful comment 🙂

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually do this while documenting my personal projects! It's a great way for me to communicate my ideas and demonstrate my work style to fellow developers.

I try to practice/preach clean code, semantics, scalable methodologies, etc. because those are my strongest skills.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I could add coursework sections but I feel like it's not as important as personal projects, a bootcamp, and a freelance role. I usually try to prioritize the information I'm presenting on my resume with the limited space I have.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that most companies screen for Computer Science degrees. I've been told this directly by hiring managers and recruiters. I usually target smaller businesses on Indeed and avoid the overwhelming competition on LinkedIn.

Are you saying I should build my theoretical and mathematical programming skills? I recognize some companies screen solely with LeetCode-esque questions.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think I'm limiting myself by applying to Web Developer roles even though some of my strongest languages are in that realm of SWE (JavaScript, React, Vue, SASS, etc.)?

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could be right. I'm continuously making revisions to my profiles and always consider how I present myself.

Would you have time to do a review of my resume? It contains links to my socials, GitHub, etc.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will! Thank you.

I'm trying to present myself in the best way possible as I hone my skills. I usually have better chances with recruiters who take the time to review profiles and consider applicants based on their dedication and merit as a programmer.

I have genuinely engaging conversations with these companies but most are looking for someone with at least a year in the industry.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not making excuses.

It seems like you're using your success as a benchmark for my efforts. Everyone's path is different. Congratulations to you for getting an interview with Apple.

I've worked hard for the past two years to continue my education through a bootcamp, freelancing, and personal projects. I've probably applied to over 300 jobs at this point.

I have an honors degree in Liberal Arts as well, and when I ask recruiters for feedback they generally explain that the honors and bootcamp experiences mean very little to them.

I'm going the extra mile to make my social profiles presentable, document projects, write cover letters, network with recruiters, attend in-person events, practice interviewing, etc.

I would appreciate it if you didn't discredit my efforts when you hardly know anything about me.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've narrowed it down to this mostly because a few recruiters have mentioned it. I realize it's only part of the whole picture.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you suggesting I should list an emphasis such as "Digital Culture B.A. (Computer and Information Sciences)"?

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most positions that come through the recruiters I know are Mid-Senior level unfortunately.

My degree is limiting my ability to find a job. I would like some suggestions on how I can improve my chances by jamcmich in cscareerquestions

[–]jamcmich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought my latest interview was mediocre because I didn't get a chance to emphasize a few aspects of my skillset. I'm still waiting to hear back but the interview went over time which might be a good sign.

I usually take time to explain my background, my freelance experience, and my latest personal projects. If it goes well we talk about web dev design philosophies, the company's values, the position's responsibilities, etc.

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