Episode

The Career Advice Every Software Developer NEEDS to Hear! - with James Q Quick Ep. 017

Published on:

March 6, 2025

47mins

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Episode Description

Ever felt overlooked at work? Struggled with technical interviews? Wondering how to stand out in your career? We’ve got you covered!

🔥 Topics Covered:

The importance of being vocal about your work
Why quiet wins often go unnoticed in the workplace
How networking changed our careers (and how it can change yours)
Preparing for technical interviews & overcoming fear
James Q Quick’s journey into full-time content creation & the struggles behind it
The reality of career ups and downs in tech

And much more!

James is a JavaScript Developer, Speaker, and Teacher

0:00 - Introduction & What Networking Really Means

‍2:10 - James Q Quick Joins the Podcast

‍5:50 - The Power of Work-Life Balance in Tech

‍10:21 - Overcoming Fear & The Impact of Taking Action

‍15:08 - The Importance of Being Vocal About Your Work

‍19:50 - James Q Quick’s Journey to Full-Time Content Creation

‍25:26 - The Challenges & Reality of Content Creation

‍30:45 - Why Networking is a Cheat Code for Career Growth

‍35:41 - Real Stories of How Networking Landed Jobs

‍38:12 - How to Overcome Fear in Technical Interviews

‍42:27 - Practical Strategies for Crushing Coding Interviews

‍47:03 - Closing Thoughts & Commit Your Code Conference Announcement