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Tips For Landing Your First Web Development Job

Matt Sparks on May 23, 2019

So, you've learned how to code and you're ready to land that first job? Great! Over the years, I've held a number of development jobs and hired a n...
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Tori Crawford

I really love this post, especially the "try to relax" section. This is something I struggle with greatly. I find myself shaking even during phone interviews. I've recently learned how to acknowledge when it happens and attempt to breathe and calm myself down! I'm glad I'm not the only one.

I also wrote an article this week giving advice to other young devs, like me, looking for our first dev role.

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Matt Sparks

I'm so glad you liked it! You're definitely not the only one that has trouble relaxing during an interview.

Your article is great! Tons of great advice!

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hamza khchichine

Good article. Do you believe it will be easier if for example I already have some experience in freelancing as a web dev with some real client reviews and project?

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Matt Sparks

Yeah, absolutely.