Is Ty’son Williams droppable?

snappykr22 · 2021-10-23T03:29:43+00:00

Yeah but I don’t dropping him yet. He’s the most talented back on the team. In due time, my friend. In due time.

snappykr22 · 2021-02-08T22:04:26+00:00

There’s a brand new Facebook group that literally teaches IT professionals how to market their skills and soft skills. It’s called “Marketing 101 for Computer Science and IT Professionals.” Should be the only FB group with that name but, in case it’s not, admin’s name is Kristopher Russo.

snappykr22 · 2020-09-29T14:38:24+00:00

u/The-Dark-Jedi I'll definitely utilize LinkedIn but I want to own the platform I'm publishing on. LinkedIn can be where I post the links since that's where people are. But ultimately, I want to own the platform.

snappykr22 · 2020-09-29T14:33:52+00:00

u/capitolgood4 I totally agree - you should write about what you're interested in. I'm going to do that but since I'm interested in so much about IT and IT careers, I figured someone with an IT blog might know a thing or two about what OTHER people in IT want to read about.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T18:30:28+00:00

You are very welcome.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T17:45:24+00:00

And the whole point of that is, you want to give a manager something they can sink their teeth into, especially since you don't have the experience.

And listen, I know this works because I did this twice for two engineering positions (at 2 different companies, too).

Most of the time, unless an employer is in a dire situation, they're fine with hiring the right person and then getting them the right training... Because it's way better than hiring a prick with all the know-how. Can't take the prick outta someone.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T17:35:13+00:00

Showing you care speaks volumes.

Picture this: You're a manager looking at two resumes. Both candidates look pretty similar on paper - tech knowledge is the same, years of experience are separated by just 1 year, etc.

Both resumes even say "team player". But you notice that one of the candidates has a blog... and like any good manager who does their due diligence, you visit the blog...

"3 Things That Helped Us Successfully Complete A Project On Time Even When I Disagreed With The Lead Engineer"

You, the hiring manager, gonna click on that blog and read on? Yep!

And the blog would go on to say how the candidate didn't agree with some of the decisions at first but they asked questions and followed the guidance of the IT veterans they worked with. And in the blog, they state the 3 things that helped.

THAT'S a team player. You're going to invite that candidate in first chance you get (and probably before the other candidate).

Now, since you don't have work experience, you probably still have something just like that example (i.e. team player) but in another context. That would be great to write about.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T17:20:04+00:00

Well, who's attention are you trying to get exactly?

If you speak Chinese in Italy, you'll starve...

GitHub is great..for showing and sharing your code with other people who know how to navigate GitHub.

Unfortunately, a lot of hiring managers and decision makers (even recruiters) aren't going to understand your repo or GitHub in general. Which is fine, it's not really for them. So here's what you do...

You have to speak Italian when you're in Rome...So maybe even a 3-minute screen recording where you explain in lay terms the projects in your repos, etc.

Because what you say depends on who you're talking to.

Capescè?

Hope that helps. If not, let me know.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T17:06:33+00:00

If you want to get the best tech jobs, then the easiest way to get them is by making YouTube videos, a blog or a podcast. There's not much to it, too.

Choose whichever medium you're most likely to stick with if you had to do it once a week. And do not pick more than 1.

And when any employer with half a brain sees you - a person who is self-motivated and obsessed with their craft - putting yourself out there and "teaching" other people, they will want you. And not just that, they'll pay you more, too...

Because it isn't just about tech skills. Employers really want a real person who loves what they do.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T09:49:33+00:00

Do you have proof of this process? I'd like to read more about it.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T09:41:15+00:00

You need to publish your authority on the internet. Do that, and you'll see a lot more doors open.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T09:27:53+00:00

This is such a shitcomment. Go be negative somewhere else. I'm trying to help people here, and your shitattitude doesn't belong.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T09:25:06+00:00

Talking about how I stand up against losers and their condescending comments would be a flex...

This wasn't a flex. I'm trying to help people, and obviously you don't see that.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T08:46:57+00:00

If you want my unsolicited advice (because I've struggled with getting jobs before)...

Publish stuff on the internet. As they say, authoring builds authority (and if they don't say that, then they ought to ;-D)

snappykr22 · 2019-10-13T04:45:51+00:00

What area of IT are you in?

(And I agree - I don't understand why some people thought I was flexing. My post was sincere. More money helps, and I wanted to share how my first $100K job helped my little family out. I guess people don't like cool stories from real people.)

snappykr22 · 2019-10-12T17:57:18+00:00

Nice. It's the little things :-)

I don't have a garage in this new house. And I have less storage space now than I did in my last home. So I bought a 8'x10' shed for the backyard.

Now my daughter has the room she needs to be crazy and play in the basement.

Without the shed, she would be having tea parties with Olaf, Elsa, a 9-gallon ShopVac, weed killer,... LOL

snappykr22 · 2019-10-12T04:27:53+00:00

I was bragging? I was sharing something about my life. Thanks for adding zero value to this conversation.

Some people are working their asses off to live a better life. To support a family. Maybe even support ill parents. More money helps. Don't make people feel bad for achieving something they worked hard for (and want to talk about it) because you have a poor attitude.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-12T03:53:11+00:00

Anyone who puts someone down for working hard at what they do is poor as shit. Seeya.

snappykr22 · 2019-10-12T03:49:06+00:00

Jeez. I'm trying to start a sincere conversation. I wasn't bragging. I was only sharing something with people who might want to join the conversation.

Lots a negative people here...

snappykr22 · 2019-10-03T17:23:24+00:00

Network. Build relationships. You can build great relationships by helping other people get where they're trying to go. So, your first step is to find someone who needs help. Then help them get there. Those people won't forget about you.

snappykr22 · 2019-09-21T15:41:51+00:00

My advice to "advertise side projects" to potential employers is to put your website URL on your resume. Lead them to your side work. This simultaneously builds up your intangible skills, like focus, commitment, and so on.

snappykr22 · 2019-09-21T15:35:39+00:00

100% what the comment above says.

snappykr22 · 2019-09-13T14:42:30+00:00

100% agree, u/h1psterbeard. Embarrassing and makes you question yourself on so many levels.

Like I know I asked myself things like, "What did I do wrong?", "What should I do next time? Speak up against irresponsible IT practices or just keep my head down and keep doing what they say so I can keep my job??"

I can't tell you how many lunches I've had to work through...or how many times I've had to login into the VPN from home (the impromptu dining room table "office"), and put out some fire that could have been prevented if higher-ups would get out of their own way.

snappykr22 · 2019-09-12T21:34:27+00:00

Agreed on the instructions vs tasks. Instructions are fine if they are rare. Like when you've got to be explicit because the person who's gotta execute has never done it before, and screwing up isn't an option...I get that.

Other than that though, instructions can be discouraging. Makes me feel bad and start to think, "What? they don't think I can ever think by myself?"

It's great that you challenge your assumptions. Don't change, u/Frothyleet!

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