How I Got A Job In USA (How You Can Too) | Self Taught Developer
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In this video I'll tell you how I got a job in USA as a software developer and I will also show you how to apply to jobs and get your next job faster.
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You are at it again, Katlego! Dropping relevant content. I appreciate your efforts👍
Good content bro. Can you please share a roadmap on exactly how you taught yourself to be a developer (The content you learnt in chronological order)
Will do that!
I'm also interested in knowing your road map as well because I'm also busy learning how to be a software developer. Can you please help?
Bro can i complete JS, html and CSS in 3 months?. And S/O to you, you encouraged and gave me hope to start learning this things more serious.
Yes you absolutely can!
I'm on my third month and I'm starting JavaScript framework this week called React then I apply.
It's been 2 months and 16 days in and I never had any encounter with Web development before. Just two months ago when I hit my very lowest and started searching what I can do and came across this Channel❤️👊.
I put 12 hours and more every day and rest only on Sundays, I literally do that and it could be different with you depending on how fast you can grasp in short space...
Good luck let's do it
How I did it.
First week on HTML, if you put less than 8 hours I believe it might be more like 2 weeks.
Next I did CSS, it's a bit challenging and it took me 2 weeks I believe it could've taken me longer if I wasn't putting those heavy hours.
And did Bootstrap and with the hours I put it would also take you a week or less it actually took me 3 days. It's the easiest of them all cause it's build based on HTML and CSS .
Did a bit of GitHub learning but decided to pause it and focused on JavaScript, JavaScript is the main and it takes 70% alone...
While learning all these I keep on coming to search mock interviews just to train my interview ability.
So it's very possible but you will have to ignore everything around you like a mad person cause normally is 6 months and up so to fall under those that get to know almost enough for a junior position in 3 months I believe it takes learning it extraordinary ❤️👊
@@nelakhenoplatana3877 may I ask what you used to learn, did you use a laptop or desktop computer?
Do laodshading affect your job since you are working in SA for US based company?
No, i have backup during loadshedding that was provided by the company!
Thanks for sharing brother man. Just a little something I think might help your viewers which is something I learnt from recruiters and elsewhere on the net. The amount applicants you see in a listing on linkedin isn't an accurate depiction of the amount of people who applied, a lot of those numbers come from people just clicking the link to view the job so they encourage us to still apply even when it seems that amount is high, might just be that only 1 out of the 1 million applied haha.
Thanks for sharing that insight!
Your lucky my dude, I've never gotten a job online ever! And I've been trying since 2008.
How do you deal with the time zone difference? Do you have to work at odd hours ?
Yes mostly at night!
You the MAN.
whats your linkden bro?
za.linkedin.com/in/katlego-mangoale-056221211
Thanks brother I appreciate, great advice and video. God bess.
How are you doing Katlego?
Kat, how do we/when do we send our portfolio website?
It depends on the company, if they want to see your portfolio, they will have an input field on the application form to fill it with a link to your portfolio website. Also they might as you to do so after you have applied via email or after an interview (All these are the situations I had to provide a link to my portfolio)
Would you please advise on the laptop specs that a beginner should use
I would recommend a laptop with at least 4gb ram with intel core or i-3. You certainly don't need anything expensive to get started.
Hi, this comment is probably late but I wanted to ask since you are a self taught developer, do companies still consider you even though the requirements say maybe a bachelor or something? I just get discouraged as soon as I see that
Honestly yes there are some companies that still consider you even if you don't have a degree (Even if it's a requirement).
Even my first job the job post said "Diploma in IT or Related Qualification" something along those lines but I applied anyway. You never know when your CV is gonna fall in the right hands!
Bro you are so consistent 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you bud
Can I ask in those 3 interviews did they include any technical interviews, esp when you were talking to the Snr Devs?
No, only behavioral questions regarding solving problems using the skills I have (e.g How would you host an api build with Nodejs on AWS)
You're a gem in the South African Tech space
HELLO BRO ,SO YOU CURRENTLY WORKING REMOTLTY OR WAS IT YOUR FIRST OFFER WHEN YOU WERE MAKING 7K?
Yes I am working remotely!
Do we have a chance to go abroad and work as a self-taught developer? Someone told me Australia only accept if you have degree.
I don't know about Australia, but in US yes.
@@katlegodeveloper thank you. Appreciate your content bro
@@katlegodeveloper You don't wan't to migrate to the US?
You deserve more subscribers bro and thanks for great content
Spot on content always bro 💯
On paperworks, what do you actually mean? (Besides contract) Like work permits? Tax what what? Cos am confused as to which paperwork is needed for a remote job.
Your Channel is GOLDDDD🔥🔥🔥
thanks brother you explained it better
Can you please give us a correct resume format or an idea of how to write a proper one
Will make video on that!
you inspire me so much man keep up the good work!!!
Thanks!
Good lesson humble bro, thank.
Do they pay in Rands or dollars,
Rands
Mh thanks for this video sir
Learn CS50
How did you structure your cv?
I will cover this in one of the upcoming videos
So @katlego from your previous employer ur earnings u said was 35k - 45k
How much is your earning now that u went remote and its oversea company ?
Previous employer was 7k, now its between 35k-45k
@@katlegodeveloper how long u been actively working as a junior developer in the business world.?
And are u focusing on working on being intermediate dev/senior dev
Congrats Kat Thanks for sharing.
can u share with us a cv example like do we need interships or projects only will do the job ?
I only got a job with projects I built (including freelance projects). I made video of my cv "Self Taught Developer CV/Resume"
Can I work part-time as a software engeener like 4 hours a day
I am not sure about that!
whats your working hours ?
3pm to 12pm
@@katlegodeveloper this must be a mistake
Hi Katlego, Thanks for another video of great content... Please can you advice stack that great and have more opportunities for Remote Front-end Developer.. Should I invest on Angular first or React. Should one still focus on JavaScript or give more time to Typescript.. What your personal suggestion on this topics.
Angular is still used by many countries in South Africa. But even if you learn react, companies will still consider you because it will be easier to learn other frameworks once you understand one.
I would recommend you also learn TypeScript because Angular uses it!
Hey Kat
So I would like to know my Brother. Noe, with the Brics situation does America still consider South African Developers or you're not sure, Brother?
Not really sure honestly!
you keep on dropping gems fam. thank you for this
Thank you Katelgo, Always dropping gems