Things experienced speakers wish they'd known: Tips for first time conference speakers
Preparing for my first ever conference talk in 2018, I compiled a list of helpful tips from experienced speakers, and thought I'd share them with the world.
Preparing for my first ever conference talk in 2018, I compiled a list of helpful tips from experienced speakers, and thought I'd share them with the world.
Tech job interviews are often different flavours of the same thing, regardless of where you apply. Interviewers are likely to ask you questions about your experiences, perhaps a hypothetical question about what you might do in a certain situation, or delve into some of the how-it-works stuff under the hood of whatever programming language you'll be using. However, there's one question that you can guarantee will come up: 'Do you have any questions for us?'
If you're an early-career developer, Twitter is overflowing with people tweeting great tips -- and some absolute rubbish -- about how to improve your skills and become better at your job. I've spoken to more than a few people who've asked me, "how should I start?". And I tell everyone the same thing: learn the basics.