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Akshaya Srinivas
Akshaya Srinivas

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When is the right time to apply for Junior developer roles ?

The answer to this question simply is 'whenever you want the job'.

But what if you do not feel ready enough with your skills?

This is a feeling that would not leave even after you get a job.
So, embrace the feeling and do what needs to be done.

Which is -

  1. Work on interesting and simple projects on a regular basis. (this helps you gain confidence to attend interviews).
  2. Spend time filtering out the companies that you want to apply for.
  3. And, APPLY!

The whole process might feel monotonous but, trust me when I say that this journey is what you will miss once you finally land on 'THE' job.

Good luck to everybody out there on their job hunt! :)

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chustedde

I think a good question to ask the employer during an interview is if they provide time/resources for professional development - too many places expect devs to do all their learning on the side, but an employer who actively encourages learning as part of the job will make things a lot easier!

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Christopher Wray

Thank you!!