Junior.next(YouGotThisConf)

Life as a "junior" developer can be intense, overwhelming, but rewarding. How can juniors move on to the next level? And, what can employers, mentors, and communities do to support the next generation of developers?

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1. @tara_ojo Junior .next() Tara Ojo @tara_ojo
2. @tara_ojo
3. @tara_ojo First day as a junior! Fixed a bug Built a new feature
4. @tara_ojo 13 to 1 STEM jobs for every qualified person https://www.thesoftwareguild.com/blog/bridging-software-skills-gap/
5. @tara_ojo Tara Ojo Software Engineer @tara_ojo
6. @tara_ojo
7. @tara_ojo
8. @tara_ojo https://m.popkey.co/ee5665/64mkb.gif
9. @tara_ojo Juniors Supporters
10. @tara_ojo Juniors
11. @tara_ojo Stretch yourself
12. @tara_ojo “I could start teaching other people in my team things” - Graduate developer
13. @tara_ojo Comfort Stretch PANIC
14. @tara_ojo Make a change
15. @tara_ojo http://images.memes.com/meme/tile/503023
16. @tara_ojo Making life better for everyone
17. @tara_ojo Share your opinions
18. @tara_ojo “Juniors have a perspective that deserves to be heard” - @carolstran
19. @tara_ojo It’s ok to not know
20. @tara_ojo State the “obvious”
21. @tara_ojo Celebrate your achievements!
22. @tara_ojo larahogan.me/donuts
23. @tara_ojo Collect evidence
24. @tara_ojo Soft skills Hard skills
25. @tara_ojo Hard skills can usually be taught in a series of concrete steps - The Balance Careers https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-are-hard-skills-2060829
26. @tara_ojo Perfect your craft
27. @tara_ojo Develop your T-shape
28. @tara_ojo Base knowledge/skills D e p t h
29. @tara_ojo Hard skills Communication Proactive Feedback Team work
30. @tara_ojo
31. @tara_ojo Supporters
32. @tara_ojo Invest time
33. @tara_ojo Mentor
34. @tara_ojo Good pairing
35. @tara_ojo Ask open questions
36. @tara_ojo Create opportunities
37. @tara_ojo Communication JavaScript ES6 Angular UX Testing Speaking & Presenting Accessibility Back-end Engineering CSS
38. @tara_ojo Communication JavaScript ES6 Angular UX Testing Speaking & Presenting Accessibility Back-end Engineering CSS
39. @tara_ojo Communication JavaScript ES6 Angular UX Testing Speaking & Presenting Accessibility Back-end Engineering CSS
40. @tara_ojo Communication JavaScript ES6 Angular UX Testing Speaking & Presenting Accessibility Back-end Engineering CSS
41. @tara_ojo Regular feedback
42. @tara_ojo “I feel like I'm not mid-level, I need confirmation from people around me” - Graduate developer
43. @tara_ojo Giving specific and actionable feedback
44. @tara_ojo Keep doing Do more Do less Start doing Stop doing
45. @tara_ojo Juniors Supporters Stretch yourself Share your opinions Celebrate your achievements Create opportunities Regular feedback Invest time
46. @tara_ojo “I don’t think you wake up one day and realise you’re not a junior anymore.” - Graduate developer
47. @tara_ojo GREAT! You’re doing
48. @tara_ojo Thank you! Tara Ojo @tara_ojo