CMU Coding Bootcamp
thecoded.prof
1# Interests, Skills, Values
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31. What led you to pursue a career in tech?
4 - I've always been interested in tinkering with computers and what they can do.
52. What aspects of tech excite you (e.g., frontend development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI)
6 - Software development in general is a fun subject for me, I've done frontend, backend, game dev, and other things.
73. What types of projects have you enjoyed the most in your education/work experience?
8 - The notification server I've been writing in Rust.
94. What technical and soft skills do you excel at?
10 - Git/VCS, SQL, Rust, JS/TS
115. Which aspects of problem-solving excite you the most?
12 - Any parts. I love the full process from learning about the problem to charting a valid solution
136. Do you prefer frontend, backend, full-stack, or data-related roles?
14 - On System (App developemnt) or Full-Stack
157. What are your strengths based on past feedback from instructors or peers?
16 - Great problem solver, fast learner
178. Are you more inclined toward individual contributor, team lead, project management roles?
18 - Individual contributor or team lead. I've done work as both for open source projects and I don't generally have an opinion on either.
199. Do you enjoy working independently, in small teams, or large teams?
20 - Independently or Small Teams
2110. What kind of impact do you want my work to have?
22 - I'm unsure
2311. What values are important for you as you consider your tech career? (e.g., compensation, diversity, sustainability, transparency)
24 - transparency. I'm a big advocate of Open Source and Source Available software.
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27# Work Environment & Company Preferences
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2912. Do you prefer working in a startup, a large corporation, or a mid-sized company?
30 - I don't love corporate environments. I'd rather something mid size or smaller
3113. Do you want to work remotely, in-office, or in a hybrid setup?
32 - Remotely or Hybrid
3314. What kind of work culture and values align with you?
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3515. Do you prefer structured environments or fast-paced, adaptable settings?
36 - Either, I may lean closer to fast-pace and adaptable settings however.
3716. What industries interest you the most (e.g., finance, healthcare, entertainment, education)?
38 - Not much opinion, I just generally love software development
3917. How important is mentorship and professional development in your job search?
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4118. What type of work-life balance do you need?
42 - I thoroughly enjoy programming. I wouldn't mind doing it for work and for fun
4319. Are you open to relocating for the right job?
44 - To a certain extent.
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47# Career Goals & Market Demand
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4920. What are your short-term and long-term career goals?
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5121. What job roles currently have the most demand in the industry?
52 - I most commonly see webdev roles
5322. Which companies or industries are hiring for your current/future skill set?
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5523. What skills or certifications will make you more competitive?
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5724. What salary range aligns with your skills and experience level?
58 - ~70-90k (?) I'm currently pretty knowledgable but not really sure how to translate that into a salary range.
5925. What kind of career growth and advancement opportunities are you looking for?
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6126. How can you position yourself uniquely among other job seekers?
62 - Showcase all my work on FOSS