How I Got My Job as a Software Developer – Kevin Smith
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 26:37, 24.3 MB), Kevin Smith shares how he got a job as a Software Developer. He found the lead through being authentic on Twitter. Having code available online in a portfolio and following up were some of the keys to his success. His story was picked up my MP Daily Fix, by the way.
Websites mentioned:
- Twitter Search
- 37 Signals Job Board
- Authentic Jobs
- NetNewsWire
- Google Reader
- RSS in Plain English video
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About Kevin
Kevin Smith is a software developer with the great people at Gnoso, Inc. in Greenville, SC. Kevin loves to be inspired by passion and craftsmanship. You can find him learning about cutting-edge tech, savoring his wife’s yummy food or relaxing with friends. And, of course, you can find him on Twitter: http://twitter/com/smithk14.
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