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Designing A Sustainable Freelance Career
TestJS Summit 2021TestJS Summit 2021
110 min
Designing A Sustainable Freelance Career
Video
Alexander Weekes
Rodrigo Donini
2 authors
Would you like to pursue your passions and have more control over your career? Would you like schedule and location flexibility and project variety? Would you like the stability of working full-time and getting paid consistently? Thousands of companies have embraced remote work and realize that they have access to a global talent pool. This is advantageous for anyone who has considered or is currently considering freelance work.

Freelancing is no longer an unstable career choice. This workshop will help you design a sustainable and profitable full-time (or part-time) freelancing career. We will give you tools, tips, best practices, and help you avoid common pitfalls.

>> Submit your interest on becoming a freelance engineer with Toptal and get a call with Talent Acquisition specialist <<

Table of contents:

Module 1: Dispelling common myths about freelancing
Module 2: What does freelancing look like in 2021 and beyond
Module 3: Freelancing choices and what to look for (and what to avoid)
Module 4: Benefits of freelancing from a freelancer + case study
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Module 6: How to get started freelancing (experience, resume, preparation)
Module 7: Common paths to full-time freelancing
Module 8: Essentials: setting your rate and getting work
Module 9: Next steps: networking with peers, upskilling, changing the world
Module 10: Freelancer AMA
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Content Creation for Developers
C3 Dev Festival 2024C3 Dev Festival 2024
18 min
Content Creation for Developers
Today's Talk discusses the importance of technical content creation for developers, including the benefits of becoming a technical content creator and the personal growth it offers. It emphasizes the value of sharing knowledge and experiences through articles, videos, and open source projects to gain recognition and respect from the community. The Talk also provides tips for creating engaging technical content, sharing it across social platforms, and staying connected with the developer community.
Maximizing Your Potential in Tech Interviews: The Three Cs to Success
TechLead Conference 2024TechLead Conference 2024
21 min
Maximizing Your Potential in Tech Interviews: The Three Cs to Success
To maximize your potential for success in tech interviews, it is crucial to have a well-planned approach. The three C's to interview success are connections, confidence, and communication. Connections play a significant role in job search and personal branding is important. Building a personal brand and making connections can have a significant impact on your career. Content creation, confidence building, effective communication, and preparation are key for success in technical interviews.
How To Design A Sustainable Freelance/Contracting Career
Node Congress 2022Node Congress 2022
39 min
How To Design A Sustainable Freelance/Contracting Career
WorkshopFree
Shane Ketterman
Alexander Weekes
2 authors
Ready to kickstart your freelance career or just getting started on your freelance journey? You’re in the right spot. Learn the tricks of the trade from the industry’s most experienced freelancers.
The independent talent movement is the future of work. If you’re considering leaving full-time employment for a career as a freelancer, now is the time to find your successful space in the independent talent workforce. More people are working freelance today than ever before, with the freelance marketplace now contributing $1.2 trillion to the US economy. Some of the most in-demand roles for freelancers right now are senior developers with professional experience in React, Python, Blockchain, QA, and Node.js.
This workshop will help you design a sustainable and profitable full-time (or part-time) freelancing/contracting career. We will give you tools, tips, best practices, and help you avoid common pitfalls.
Impact: Growing as an Engineer
React Summit 2022React Summit 2022
27 min
Impact: Growing as an Engineer
Top Content
This Talk explores the concepts of impact and growth in software engineering. It emphasizes the importance of finding ways to make the impossible possible and the role of mastery in expanding one's sphere of impact. The Talk also highlights the significance of understanding business problems and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Effective communication, accountability, and decision-making are essential skills for engineers, and setting goals and finding sponsors can help drive career growth. Feedback, goal setting, and stepping outside of comfort zones are crucial for personal development and growth. Taking responsibility for one's own growth and finding opportunities for impact are key themes discussed in the Talk.
Tech Leadership Is More About People Than Tech
C3 Dev Festival 2024C3 Dev Festival 2024
27 min
Tech Leadership Is More About People Than Tech
Tech leadership is more about people than tech, as tech problems are usually people problems. Developing soft skills, such as active listening and giving feedback, is crucial for tech leaders to build high-performing teams. To solve people problems, step away from the issue, reflect, and communicate with others. Transitioning to a tech leadership role requires specific education and resources, while choosing between management and specializing involves understanding personal strengths and goals. Maintaining momentum and support requires tracking progress, building a CV, and seeking assistance when needed.
How to Get a Mentor Without Telling Them
TechLead Conference 2023TechLead Conference 2023
21 min
How to Get a Mentor Without Telling Them
This Talk explores the topic of mentorship, focusing on how to get a mentor without explicitly asking. It discusses the qualities of a good mentor and the importance of being a good mentee. The benefits of mentorship include personal growth, career advancement, and fostering a collaborative work culture. Strategies for finding mentors and mentees are provided, along with tips for navigating mentorship conversations. Overall, mentorship is seen as a powerful tool for learning, growth, and mutual support in the field of software engineering.
Imposter Syndrome-Driven Development
TechLead Conference 2023TechLead Conference 2023
31 min
Imposter Syndrome-Driven Development
Imposter syndrome is a common experience that can lead to self-doubt and feeling like a fraud. The speaker shares their personal journey with imposter syndrome in school and throughout their career in software development. They discuss the challenges and doubts they faced, as well as the strategies they used to overcome imposter syndrome. The importance of support from managers, celebrating achievements, and sharing experiences to help others are highlighted. The talk emphasizes the need to embrace imposter syndrome and use it as a motivator for personal growth.
How to Turn Engineering Work into a Promotion
TechLead Conference 2024TechLead Conference 2024
29 min
How to Turn Engineering Work into a Promotion
The Talk discusses the challenges of work recognition in the software development field and provides practical tools to get your work noticed. It emphasizes the importance of setting specific goals and communicating them with your manager. The concept of a 'brag bank' is introduced as a way to store positive feedback and achievements. The Talk also explores the idea of job hopping and when it may be beneficial or detrimental to your career. It concludes by encouraging positive thinking, creating a career plan, and being kind to oneself.
Landing Your Next Developer Job
React Summit Remote Edition 2021React Summit Remote Edition 2021
121 min
Landing Your Next Developer Job
WorkshopFree
Sadek Drobi
Nouha Chhih
Francois Bohyn
3 authors
Renaud Bressant (Head of Product), Nathanael Lamellière (Head of Customer Success and Solution Engineer), Nouha Chhih (Developer Experience Manager) will be looking at the different developer jobs that you can accounter when looking for your next developer role. We'll be explaining the specifics of each role, to help you identify which one could be your next move. We'll also be sharing tips to help you navigate the recruitment process, based on the different roles we interviewed for as recruiters, but also as candidates. This will be more of an Ask Us Anything session, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts and questions during the session.
Refactoring Mindsets: Prioritizing Mental Health in Software Development
TechLead Conference 2024TechLead Conference 2024
20 min
Refactoring Mindsets: Prioritizing Mental Health in Software Development
Today's Talk focuses on the importance of mental health in software development and engineering. The pandemic has highlighted the need to raise awareness and address mental health issues in the tech industry, which has seen a significant impact on productivity and well-being. Common mental health issues in the industry include anxiety, depression, burnout, and imposter syndrome. Solutions include promoting work-life balance, empathy, upskilling, mindfulness, and regular breaks. Maintaining mental well-being involves being involved in tech communities, setting realistic goals, embracing criticism, finding support, and prioritizing sleep.
Journey Into the Unknown: My Adventure Unravelling the Mysteries of the Netflix TVUI Universe
React Summit US 2023React Summit US 2023
30 min
Journey Into the Unknown: My Adventure Unravelling the Mysteries of the Netflix TVUI Universe
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This Talk explores the journey of a software developer in unraveling the mysteries of Netflix TV UI. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in TV UI development and discusses the use of React and the TV signup process. The Talk also highlights the significance of widgets, navigation, and the TVUI Explorer app in building TV UI. It delves into the TVUI dev process, testing layers, and the value of continuous learning and fresh perspectives in the tech industry. The Talk concludes with insights on job opportunities, resources for TV development, and the Netflix hiring process.
Building Bridges: How Open Source Contributions Enhance Your Web Development Career
JSNation US 2024JSNation US 2024
17 min
Building Bridges: How Open Source Contributions Enhance Your Web Development Career
Hello, everyone. My name is Pachi, and I'm a frontend developer passionate about open source and how it can enhance careers. Contributing to open source not only improves coding skills but also enhances soft skills. Open source provides opportunities to learn, improve coding skills, and gain visibility through networking. To be successful in open source, create a GitHub page with your picture and contact information. Build connections and advance your career through open source. Choose projects you like and that match your career goals. Contribute consistently over time and document your contributions. Utilize LinkedIn for sharing contributions and learning. Open source is a bridge of opportunities for career growth.