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It Is Never Too Late To Become A Computer Programmer!
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The Software Developer Internship Opportunity
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This post answers a reader's question about how to become a competent or highly skilled software developer.
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How To Get Computer Programming Experience
Posted by: | CommentsIn the computer programming industry, experience is King.
Real world, hands on, practical programming experience is valued more than computer programming certifications, software development diplomas or even programming job titles.
What you know is much more important than how you obtained the knowledge!
The next time you read a computer programming job description and you feel overwhelmed by the list of degrees or certifications required, just remember that the job market for computer programmers is not really that formal.
In Search Of A Mentor
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In college I tried to learn C/C++ by Dennis Richie and Brian Kernighan. It was a sterile experience because even though I could flip the pages of the book, I couldn't make any sense out of it. What I really needed was a personal trainer or mentor who could work me through the book and show me how to build software applications using C/C++ because I learn better by doing than just reading.
I couldn't get anyone's attention not to talk of getting them to teach me how to develop software applications. Everyone I knew was busy writing programs and nobody wanted to stop and teach others what they knew.
How To Become A Computer Programmer - Ten Articles
Posted by: | CommentsMy blog readership has grown a lot and there are now a lot of new readers. What I would like to do is to highlight some of the most significant articles / posts that has to do with "how to learn programming" or "how to become a computer programmer".
1.The Secret Art of Writing Highly Effective Killer Resumes for Computer Programming Jobs
2.How to become a database developer:
Almost every business software application depends on a database. This post gives you a concise, step-by-step plan for becoming a database developer.
Benefits of Becoming A Computer Programmer Part 2
Posted by: | CommentsSince this website (IT Career Coach) is about careers in software development, it makes sense for me to discuss at some point, the benefits of becoming a computer programmer.
So, I will contine along the lines set by part 1 of benefits of becoming a computer programmer, by discussing further, the advantages or benefits of choosing a career in computer programming.
1. Lots of different companies hire computer programmers
Reasons for Becoming A Computer Programmer Part 1
Posted by: | CommentsThe last ten years has seen a dramatic increase in the job openings for computer programmers in the US or worldwide, as global demand for skilled computer programmers out-paced the supply. I would like to show you the benefits of this strong global demand for computer programmers.
Before you decide on a career, it's a good idea to investigate the career and understand what you're getting into or what the career has to offer you. Here are a few reasons why computer programming is worth your consideration.
1. The demand for computer programmers is increasing
Hi,
Do you want to learn the C++ programming language or become a C/C++ computer programmer?
Have you ever asked this question? which programming language is the most complex and challenging?? and received the answer C++?
If you answered yes, you are not alone. About 13 years ago, I asked my mentors in computer programming which programming language is the hardest, toughest, most difficult to learn? And got the reply C++. I asked the question because I badly wanted to become a successful programmer. So, I reasoned that if I could prove myself by conquering the hardest programming language, my success in computer programming would be guaranteed.
The Job Of A Computer Programmer
Posted by: | CommentsA few days ago, I granted an interview to a student writing a research paper on The job of a computer programmer. During the interview, I was given ten questions to answer about careers and jobs in computer programming. I've decided to post my replies, since a lot of people will benefit from it. You will find this entire interview interesting.
Please read it for your own benefit.
1. How did you get into the field of computer programming?
The Secret Path To Contract Programming
Posted by: | CommentsWho is a contract programmer?
A contract programmer is a software developer who is paid an hourly rate for working on special software development projects for a period. Contract computer programmers are not paid salaries like full-time developers but hourly wages.
Contract programmers tend to be very project focused because they are hired to solve specific problems or code specific features and as soon as that is done, they have to move on to another project or find a new client.
How to Choose the Right or Best Software Developer Careers
Posted by: | CommentsDo you realize that you don't have to be a computer programmer to be involved with software development?
Does this statement sound strange coming from a software developer coach?
If you think that my job is to get you into software development or to get to you to the top of your software developer career, you are partially right.
My job as a coach is to help you succeed by providing you key information that will save you a lot of time, a lot of pain and a lot of money.
Thinking of Changing Careers To Computer Programming?
Posted by: | CommentsOne of my blog readers emailed me the question below about the feasibility of changing careers to computer programming in Malaysia.
Question:
Hi,I am 34 years old, currently working as an electronic technician and am thinking of a career change and take up programming as a career.
I am interested to know if you have come across anyone like in my situation from Malaysia who has done your course and managed to get a job as a computer programmer?
Entry Level Programmer Jobs For Beginners
Posted by: | CommentsI am answering questions on computer programmer careers. This tutorial or guide is about how to get an entry-level computer programmer job as a beginner programmer or computer science student.
Here is the question:
Dear Mr. Tagbo,Now that the spring has finally arrived, I am ready to search for programming jobs available for college students. So far I have mastered the fundamental concepts of programming such as function: Subprocedures, Arrays, and Classes.
I feel competent enough to pursue a career in Programming as well as Mathematics. Please send me an e-mail regarding the availability of programming jobs.
Are Computer Programming Books Hard To Study?
Posted by: | CommentsKathy Sierra a Java Instructor says that some authors are making their programming books harder than necessary because they are too focused on themselves instead of their readers.
At Sun, Kathy discovered that some techie instructors who know their stuff were getting poorer evaluations compared to their less skilled colleages.
The reason? The experts focused on proving their smartness instead of helping their students get smarter assuming that students want their instructors to establich their credibility by proving that they are experts.
Beginning An Entry Level Java Programming Job In Spring
Posted by: | CommentsI'm still taking questions from my readers. Today's question is about finding entry level computer programming job working with the Java programming language. Here's the rest of my reader's question:
Dear Mr. Tagbo,I am sending you this e-mail to ask you if there will be any jobs available in the spring starting April 2007 because I am interested in becoming a Computer Programmer.
One of my personal strengths and experiences so far is tutoring other students at my former school in Algebra Math, and doing favorably well in a Java Programming course.
About Your 2007 Computer Programming Career Goals
Posted by: | CommentsThis post is for my readers who have unresolved questions, concerns and problems about their programming careers.
If you want to master your programming career or become a better skilled computer programmer, tell me how I can help you succeed.
Tell me who you are now and who you want to become in your computer programming career in 2007.
If you've read my e-Book, "The Street Smart Guide To High Paying Computer Programming Careers" and the bonus e-Books that come with it, tell me what more information, topics and questions you want me to cover in the next release of the e-Book.
Software Career Tips On How To Choose Your First Programming Language
Posted by: | CommentsOne key to learning how to program computers is to begin with the right computer programming language. In my discussions with readers, I notice that both beginning programmers and experienced computer programmers often choose a programming language based on:
- Friends: The recommendation of their friends or colleagues at work.
- Popularity: Based on the perceived popularity of a programming language
- Difficulty: As strange as it sounds, some choose a programming language because it's hard or difficult to master. They want to prove themselves by tackling languages that will raise their profile in their community.
A few days ago I asked you to email me your questions about beginning your programming career. Some of you between 30 and 40 years old wanted to know if their age will stop them from getting hired by employers.
Here are my career success tips for beginning a programming career when you are over 30 years.
The golden rule for career success in computer programming. Take a pen and write this down. In the computer programming industry, employers and hiring managers will judge you by "how you perform on the job". And not by your skin color, your sex (male or female) and certainly not by your age.
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