Helcim Inc
Junior Developer
| Target Job Skills | My Skills | Gaps | Plan to Close Gaps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience with PHP, Java, C# or Python | Have 5 years in PHP/C# Recently studied Java | Python | Python courses offered on Udemy.com |
| Experience with JavaScript | Intermediate knowledge | ||
| Experience with GIT | Have used GIT for 6 months | Better use of the Command Line Interface | Learn more about the CLI |
| Experience with MySQL or other SQL | Intermediate knowledge | ||
| Experience with Vue.js, Angular or React | No experience with any JS frameworks | Vue.js videos Angular tutorials React tutorials | |
| Experience with Linux | Basic knowledge of Linux | Better understanding of the Linux way of doing things | Setup a Linux server at home Courses offered at The Linux Foundation |
Cisco Careers
Junior Software Developer
| Target Job Skills | My Skills | Gaps | Plan to Close Gaps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby on Rails or equivalent | No experience with Ruby | FreeCodeCamp\'s video tutorial | |
| HTML/CSS/Javascript | 5 years experience | ||
| Understanding of Unix systems | 12 years in OSX/MacOS | ||
| SQL | Intermediate knowledge | ||
| Data structures and algorithms | 5 years programming experience | Cursory knowledge of design patterns | The 'Bible' of design patterns |
Zyris Software
Junior Software Developer
| Target Job Skills | My Skills | Gaps | Plan to Close Gaps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1 year work experience as a developer | Have not yet worked as a dev | Must get another job first | |
| Understanding of logical processes to solve complex problems | Have run my own business Maintain and troubleshoot complicated machinery | Software problems are unique | Need more experience - especially in an enterprise setting |
| Knowledge of Adobe Suite Photoshop/Illustrator | Have used these products for 10+ years | ||
| Clear written and verbal communication skills Ability to request clarification | Have dealt with the public for 25 years running my own repair shop | ||
| Self directed Good time management | I prefer to work at my own pace - I always deliver | ||
| Portfolio of previous work | Have a number of projects | Projects are not centrally located | Build a website to showcase my efforts |
Job search Plans
Apply to 15 jobs on Indeed.com by Oct 31
Have 3 interviews from these postings
Identify all the companies in Calgary who are hiring developers in IoT by Nov 30
Canvas them all with resumes and secure 3 interviews