The Scrimba Podcast

Swizec Teller moved from Slovenia to Silicon Valley to work with the best engineers on the most challenging problems. Along the way, he hired and continuous to mentor countless juniors. In this episode, you'll learn what Swizec looks for in Junior Developer in 2021 and how you can crack the coding interview by highlighting your potential.

Show Notes

Swizec Teller moved from Slovenia to Silicon Valley to work with the best engineers on the most challenging problems. Along the way, he hired and continuous to mentor countless juniors. In this episode, you'll learn what Swizec looks for in Junior Developer in 2021 and how you can crack the coding interview by highlighting your potential.

Timestamps
  • Introduction (0:00)
  • What employers look for in Juniors (02:32)
  • What projects will impress employers? (05:01)
  • The difference between front-end engineer and front-end developer (07:28)
  • An introduction to JSON bureaucracy (10:57)
  • How to measure your own ability and skill (14:39)
  • How Google hire Juniors (20:50)
  • What Swizec learned from Richard Hamming (23:11)
  • Swizec's career vision (25:37)
  • An introduction to the Senior Mindset (28:07)
  • What Juniors can expect from seniors (29:09)

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Creators & Guests

Host
Alex Booker
Host of The Scrimba Podcast
Producer
Jan Gregory Arsenovic
Producer of the Scrimba Podcast

What is The Scrimba Podcast?

Learn from inspiring developers about how they found meaningful and fulfilling work that that also pays them well. On The Scrimba Podcast, you'll hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from developers who've been exactly where you are now. We talk to developers about their challenges, learnings, and switching industries in the hopes of inspiring YOU. This is the podcast that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.