How to Get and Love Your First Rails Job
summary
Advice: pick a Rails sample project that crush the sample project by showing specific problems solved, refactor until names and methods are clear, and use the Rails console and tests to explain every line. Network consistently but apply to five max jobs with bespoke cover letters. Expect juniors to be kept off back end for 3–6 months, vocalize thought process in interviews, and vet employers by asking about code coverage, code review, mentoring, and requesting the employee handbook before accepting an offer.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:12Crushing the sample project
- 9:41Networking without asking
- 12:50Standout cover letter
- 16:26Confident interviewing
- 19:13Selling past experience
- 22:05Choosing a job you’ll love
- 32:25Weighing offers and culture
- 38:28Final advice & Q&A
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