August 10, 2021

Getting Your First Dev Job

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In this episode, Amy and James talk about the interview process and how to land your first job in development, covering topics like what to expect, whiteboard interviews, questions to ask, are portfolios important, and tips and tricks.

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Getting Your First Dev Job

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