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John Mckay (also known fondly as Johno in the Scrimba community) used to work as a Guitar Teacher. After learning to code on Scrimba, he now works as a full-time trainee developer at one of the UK's largest supermarkets! As a trainee, Johno will spend 20 months working on different real-world parts of the business, while learning from mentors and some dedicated training. In this episode, you will learn how you, too, can earn to learn!
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John Mckay (also known fondly as Johno in the Scrimba community) used to work as a Guitar Teacher. After learning to code on Scrimba, he now works as a full-time trainee developer at one of the UK's largest supermarkets! As a trainee, Johno will spend 20 months working on different real-world parts of the business, while learning from mentors and some dedicated training. In this episode, you will learn how you, too, can earn to learn!
Timestamps
Timestamps
- Introduction (0:00)
- How John found a 20 month employee training program (1:24)
- How John got started programming (03:07)
- John's experience with procrastination (04:38)
- Don't just learn to code - learn to market yourself too (09:29)
- How to write your first developer resume when you have no experience (10:48)
- Communication skills are key (12:50)
- What John finds intimidating about their new job (14:08)
- Competency based interviews deconstructed (17:27)
- What surprised John now he's on the team (27:11)
- The role of the Scrimba community in John's success (28:59)
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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.