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Getting Your First Job as a Web Developer

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Want to kick-start a career in web development? This course can help you to find your way to a new and rewarding position the field, with a company or on your own as a freelancer.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Land that first web developer job
1. Preparing for Your First Job
  • Types of developer jobs
  • What skills do I need?
  • Creating a personal website
  • Creating a personal bio
  • Creating a social media presence
  • Self-employed or employee: Which is right for you?
2. Job Searching, Resumes, and Cover Letters
  • How do I find jobs?
  • How to write a resume
  • How to format a resume
  • Crafting a cover letter
  • What to include in a cover letter
  • The interview process
  • Prepare for an interview
  • Common interview questions
  • Review a job offer
  • Negotiating a job offer
3. Freelancing: Getting Started
  • Choosing a business structure
  • Finding clients and projects
  • Setting your rates: Hourly pricing
  • Setting your rates: Value-based pricing
  • Scoping a project
  • What to include in a project
  • Working with contracts
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Christina Truong

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4.9 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 93 ratings

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