How to get your first developer job without industry experience or a STEM degree?

These days getting a job without a degree is achievable for anyone with experience. But how do you get that first job without any industry experience either? This guide will cover everything you need in detail.

  • Tech stack – Which tech stack you should learn

  • Portfolio – How to build the best portfolio to impress employers

  • CV – Optimising your CV and covering letter to get in the yes pile and progress to the interview stage

  • Job search – How to find all the relevant jobs in your area including those in the hidden job market

  • Interview – How to ace the interview including technical challenge, technical questions and standard interview questions

Bonus material

  • CV Template

    The 'CV' section comes with a downloadable document to use as a base for your new and improved CV. We go through each section of the CV in detail so you can personalise and optimise it.

  • Interview Exercise Sheet

    The 'Interview' section comes with a downloadable document with common interview questions. Add your own answers in as we break down these questions with sample answers.

  • Personal Feedback

    This premium course comes with personal feedback on your CV and up to two projects. You can submit your CV twice for review. You can submit a project twice for review or two different projects.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Course Content

    • Tech Stack

    • What is your chosen tech stack?

    • Portfolio

    • CV

    • Job Search

    • Interview