Progressing with studying & learning JavaScript

lawrence281 · 16 Nov 2017 at 21:48

So I've graduated in July and recently had an interview, but regret I didn't carry on learning and keeping up to date with it all.

It was for a software engineer trainee role but I wish I could have demonstrated my skills more. Need to have that extra push so I bought the course https://www.udemy.com/the-complete-javascript-course/

Anyone have any advice after graduating from computer science and what to do in the spare time? Such as projects to work on and stay up to date for employers etc

lawrence281 · 16 Nov 2017 at 21:50

Also, May take up to doing a comptia+ cert just because it'll be a good thing to have.

lawrence281 · 18 Nov 2017 at 22:22

jsmoke said:
Is it programming yo want to do?

I'm not entirely sure. Im okay with web design and enjoy it. So want to improve on that and learn JS since it's in demand. But also practice java, but since I've graduated, I'm not sure where to start to get to a employable level.

lawrence281 · 18 Nov 2017 at 22:23

Cromulent said:
If you are going to get into web development then I highly recommend you install Firefox Developer Edition. It has some really useful tools for dealing with JavaScript as well as HTML and CSS.

You might also want to consider languages that can be converted into JavaScript such as CoffeeScript or TypeScript as they are nicer languages to use and don't have some of the problems of JavaScript but you can convert them into pure JavaScript which runs in just about any web browser so it is a bit of a win / win.

As for learning JavaScript itself the Mozilla Developer Network has some nice documentation you might want to read when it comes to APIs.

This would be a good place to start:

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/JavaScript

Thanks, will look into it

I just want to be more prepared for a trainee position so I can answer any questions confidently :/

lawrence281 · 19 Nov 2017 at 11:39

planty said:
If you've graduated with a good, relevant degree then you are already pretty employable. Employees will know that a graduate doesn't have the skills they need right now, but you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge of fundamentals and ability to learn so that they can see that you'll be able to adapt to the professional environment.

It's always good to be learning and practicing things in your spare time, but I'd just start applying for graduate positions that look interesting to you and see what happens.

I appreciate the reply

I already know this, it's just, I haven't touched anything since July and don't feel confident at all with interviews if I get asked questions, so need to sink more in before I do so. Afraid I'll look stupid if I struggle to answer basic questions I should obviously remember! Also I have tourrets, making me have more uncontrollable tics under pressure and on the spot haha

lawrence281 · 19 Nov 2017 at 11:40

In other words, I panick easily