{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Scrimba Podcast","title":"This Is How You Onboard: Actionable Tips for Developers On a New Job from Ian Douglas","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c4e978a8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3433,"description":"🎙 About the episode\nMeet Ian Douglas 🇺🇸🇨🇦! The first repeat guest on the Scrimba Podcast and author of The Tech Interview Guide, Ian Douglas, has been coding professionally since 1996. With experience at several notable companies and currently working at Postman, Ian is not only a software engineer but also a mentor, streamer, and career coach.\n\nWhether you're a new developer or aiming for a mid-level or senior position, the onboarding process can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Ian shares his invaluable insights on how to make your onboarding experience truly worthwhile. From essential do's and don'ts to areas where proactive engagement is crucial, Ian covers it all. Discover the importance of taking notes, effectively handling negative feedback, and the significance of asking questions. Worried about asking too many questions? Ian addresses that too. With these insights and more, you'll be equipped to have an amazing first few weeks at your new job.\n🔗 Connect with Ian\n👨🏻‍💼 LinkedIn\n🌐 Website\n🐦 Twitter\n⏰ Timestamps\nIan's background (02:20)\nLast time we spoke, Ian had been \"live blogging\" his job search on LinkedIn. Why? (03:07)\nWhat is onboarding? (07:38)\nHow formal is the onboarding process? (08:54)\nOnboarding at startups vs. at bigger companies (11:55)\nDo this to make your onboarding better (12:58)\nWhat are the expectations from new developers during the onboarding period? (14:06)\nTip 1: Don't rush your onboarding (15:22)\nIf you're maid to feel you're a drain on someone, that's a sign of bad company culture (19:13)\nBe proactive and take time to get to know your coworkers (21:55)\nTip 2: Find a mentor (23:15)\nYou should also have a mentor OUTSIDE the company (24:01)\nHow to identify a mentor or a buddy internally (25:41)\nWhen does a coworker become a mentor? (27:16)\nTip 3: Ask lots of questions (30:26)\nWhat are the good questions? (34:09)\nTip 4: Make it easy for people to give you feedback (35:09)\nFeedback vs. criticism, and how to deal with the latter...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3qNz-AxOjZ6Oiowf_zRLRsZeOxv5p7FYbB0-kA5vS6A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE1Njg5LzE3MDE4/MDIzOTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}