Prep Collaborative job hunt
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Introduction
At CYF one of our greatest strengths is the community. To leverage this strength in job hunting, we work together. As a collective, it is easier to find and share job opportunities and help and support each other. Helping others doesn’t take anything away from you.
Collaborative Job Research Process
🎯 Goal: Get familiar with the process of collaborative job research, as you’ll do this in class. (20 minutes)
- Watch a video introducing the collective job form, and it’s importance
- Write two sentences, with no grammatical mistakes, about why collective job hunting is important and beneficial.
Prep Understanding employers needs
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Introduction
Understanding employers’ needs plays a big role in your job search, application process, and interview. Seeing their side will help you improve your approach and make you a more suitable candidate.
Pros and Cons on hiring Junior Developers
🎯 Goal: To understand the employers’ perspective on hiring a Junior Developer (40 minutes)
- Read the article Why hire Junior Developers: Is it even worth it?
- Common Misconceptions about Junior Developers
- Benefits of Hiring Junior Developers