Get Hired: How to Grab the Attention of Employers - Alane Boyd, NodeGurus
Get Hired: How to Grab the Attention of Employers - Alane Boyd, NodeGurus
"After spending hours and hours learning to code and perfect your Node.js skills, the most discouraging problem you can run into, is not getting hired. Overcome what may be holding you back by finding out what employers are really looking for and how to get hired. In the presentation you will learn:
1. The secrets to impressing employers immediately when submitting your application
2. What you are doing that is killing your $100,000 job opportunity
3. How to go from being the worst interviewee and best employee candidate to being the best at both
4. The top five things employers are looking for in a developer
5. Knowing how to keep a balance between developer and employer viewpoints
6. Why learning design fundamentals opens communication barriers that employers are looking for
7. Don’t screw yourself over by having your sister perform your hiring tests
8. Be Realistic. How to determine if your current skills meet job expectations
9. The first interview is only the first step
10. Do your research, don’t assume you you can walk into any interview and nail it."