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RailsConf 2016 - How to Get and Love Your First Rails Job By Molly BlackHalfway through a dev bootcamp? Straight out of college with a CS degree? Hacking away at Hartl after your day job? Now what? With articles about how employable you are and how much money you can make printed daily, it can be hard to stay focused on the most important tangibles – the job search, interview readiness, and your early career goals. In this talk, we’ll cover how to prepare yourself and your projects for the interview process, and how to adequately vet the companies interested in you, allowing you to not only secure a rails job, but one that you love. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/JMrJ/
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In her RailsConf 2016 talk titled 'How to Get and Love Your First Rails Job', Molly Black shares crucial insights for aspiring Rails developers to successfully navigate their early careers. She begins by introducing herself and her varied professional background, which includes roles from food service to software engineering. The talk is divided into two main sections: becoming a standout candidate and choosing a job that aligns with personal interests and professional goals. **Key Points:** - **Project Preparation:** Molly emphasizes the importance of selecting projects that reflect personal excitement and technical skills, as interviewers often inquire about the reasons behind project choices and challenges faced. It’s vital to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the project by explaining every piece of code and focusing on quality by refactoring and writing tests. - **Networking:** She stresses that networking is essential for job searches, advising to build genuine relationships instead of directly asking for jobs. Attending meetups and reaching out for coffee chats can yield valuable connections and job leads. - **Cover Letters:** Black highlights the significance of crafting personalized cover letters that reflect the applicant's authentic voice rather than generic templates, ensuring they stand out among many applications. - **Interviewing Tips:** During interviews, candidates should articulate their thought processes, remain open to learning, and demonstrate team compatibility, especially if they come from non-traditional backgrounds. She suggests leveraging unique past experiences as strengths during discussions. - **Company Evaluation:** Molly advises vetting potential employers by assessing company culture and technical practices. Candidates should inquire about code quality, growth opportunities, and the mentoring environment to ensure alignment with their career aspirations. - **Job Offers Considerations:** Finally, she encourages prioritizing work environments that offer mentorship, learning opportunities, and a supportive culture over purely financial incentives. **Takeaways:** Molly Black’s talk provides practical advice and strategies for developers entering the Rails job market, focusing on the significance of personal projects, networking, and thoughtful evaluation of job offers. Heeding this guidance can lead to securing not just a job in Rails but one that also brings satisfaction and growth.
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