Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly. Go From Newbie To Experienced Developer

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2. Hi, I’m Adora Software Engineer, Microsoft Mixed Reality Writer, YouTuber @AdoraHack SI unit of Babygirl @adoranwodo
3. The world needs Tech talent @adoranwodo
4. Work-life balance @adoranwodo
5. Your skills matter, not your degree @adoranwodo
6. @adoranwodo
7. The world needs Tech talent @adoranwodo
8. 4 phases Crawl Walk Run Fly @adoranwodo
9. Crawl @adoranwodo
10. WHO IS THE CRAWLER? An absolute newbie that has just made the decision to become a software developer @adoranwodo
11. WHAT SHOULD THE CRAWLER DO? A lot of research. Set goals. @adoranwodo
12. @adoranwodo
13. @adoranwodo
14. Now it’s time to take your first step @adoranwodo
15. Walk @adoranwodo
16. WHO IS THE WALKER? Someone that is ready to start learning a particular technology @adoranwodo
17. WHAT SHOULD THE WALKER DO? Learn the fundamentals @adoranwodo
18. WHAT SHOULD THE WALKER DO? Learn the fundamentals @adoranwodo
19. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS FIRST @adoranwodo
20. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON’T LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS FIRST @adoranwodo
21. WHAT COMES AFTER THE FUNDAMENTALS? Learn the technologies you’re interested in @adoranwodo
22. @adoranwodo
23. DO YOU FEAR THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING? Don’t worry. We all do sometimes :) @adoranwodo
24. WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo
25. WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo
26. WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo
27. WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo
28. WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo
29. @adoranwodo
30. On your marks... @adoranwodo
31. Run @adoranwodo
32. WHO IS THE RUNNER? Someone that is ready to kick off their career and is looking for valid work experience @adoranwodo
33. WHAT SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Job hunt (Full time roles or Internships) Learn - Because this never ends @adoranwodo
34. Remove that “Aspiring developer” title from your bio NOW! @adoranwodo
35. Hello Twitter, Hire me! @adoranwodo
36. Hello LinkedIn, Hire me! @adoranwodo
37. Hello Friends / Mentors, I’m ready! @adoranwodo
38. Hello Job openings, I applied to you! @adoranwodo
39. WHAT MORE SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Become your own advocate Open source software contributions Learn more Share what you learn @adoranwodo
40. WHAT MORE SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Become your own advocate Open source software contributions Learn more Share what you learn @adoranwodo
41. WHAT MORE SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Become your own advocate Open source software contributions Learn more Share what you learn @adoranwodo
42. WHAT MORE SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Become your own advocate Open source software contributions Learn more Share what you learn @adoranwodo
43. Your jet is ready @adoranwodo
44. Fly @adoranwodo
45. WHO IS THE SUPERHERO? Someone that now has a full time coding job and adds value to an organization with their skills @adoranwodo
46. Your priorities might have changed, and that’s okay. @adoranwodo
47. IMPORTANT THINGS Seek growth Add value Build more relationships @adoranwodo
48. DECISIONS THAT MAY COME UP Wanting to leave paid employment to create a business that adds value Staying in paid employment and staying on the Individual Contributor(IC) career path Staying in paid employment and tilting towards management @adoranwodo
49. At this time, you’re fully in tech (hopefully) doing what you love. But it never stops there. You’d want to see career growth, your job title change over the years and a big fat cheque to match that new title. These things come with the value you add (to your organization, team + other people around you) and the recognition you get for it. @adoranwodo
50. @adoranwodo
51. Thank you www.adoranwodo.com @adoranwodo