Better iOS dev skills, better projects, better career Q&A | iOS Lead Essentials Podcast #021

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If you work on bad iOS projects, you won't end up with a good portfolio. You won't create work you're proud of to showcase your skills and get even better projects next time.

So, to achieve a better iOS dev career, you need to work on better iOS projects.

And that's not easy.

In this podcast, we share 5 stories we've received from iOS developers who are pursuing better iOS projects to achieve a better iOS dev career. Including:

  • "I've been working in the same job as an iOS developer for two years, and I feel stuck. I watched your podcast about clean architecture, testing, and iOS salaries, and I want to get to those levels. How can I get better projects and progress in my career?"
  • "In the last two interviews, I failed on the technical challenge because my solutions didn't have a separate model layer. How can I improve my app architecture skills and pass these kinds of interviews?"
  • "During the last interviews, I struggled with topics like data structures and algorithms. Do I need to practice such topics to advance in my career and work on better projects?"
  • "Do I need a CS background to apply for good jobs? Will I be immediately turned down if I don't have one?"
  • "I don't know how to separate my code, and I end up placing most things in controllers. What do you suggest I do to improve my architecture skills so I can work on better projects and big companies?"

We highly suggest you watch or listen to this podcast. You'll learn the steps that can bring you closer to working on better iOS projects.

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Succeeding in times of crisis: iOS Dev Career Q&A | iOS Lead Essentials Podcast #020

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In this podcast, we'll share 7 stories we've received from iOS developers currently going through challenges in their careers.

And we'll answer some tough questions about dealing with adversity. Both in normal times and in times of crisis.

You'll learn what has worked for us and our students over the years and what actionable steps we believe iOS developers can take to get their careers to the next level, even during tough times.

Some of the questions include:

  • "I've been an iOS developer for over 6 years, and I don't feel like I'm as good as I should be by now (I still feel like a junior in many ways) - What should I do to improve?"
  • "I quit my iOS dev job last month because I wasn't happy there. I thought it would be easy to find a new one, but then the corona crisis started. What should I do?"
  • "I started a job as a Senior iOS dev less than 2 months ago, but I was fired due to the corona crisis. I was still in the probation period. I'm afraid this will look bad on my CV. What should I say if a potential employer asks me why I only worked there for such a short period?"
  • "I am an iOS developer since 2017, and I only heard about the SOLID principles last week when listening to one of your podcasts. I started realizing there are many things I don't know about programming. I'm not good at managing time to study and saving money to buy books and courses. Can you give me some tips?"
  • "I am a junior iOS developer, working for 6 months in my first job. I always thought I would learn a lot on the day to day at the office, but I don't feel like I'm improving at all. Shouldn't working in the office be enough to help me improve my skills?"
  • "I am already an experienced iOS developer with over 10 years of experience. I'm sure there's a lot more I can learn, but I can only find courses covering the basics. How can experienced iOS developers improve?"

If you want to learn what differentiates people that succeed even in times of crisis, we recommend you watch or listen to this podcast. Implementing those concepts can take your iOS career to the next level.

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Thriving as a remote iOS dev: Be productive & work from anywhere | iOS Lead Essentials Podcast #019

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This podcast is all about remote work!

Working from home can be great, but it's also challenging.

We know that because we've been working from home for many years. And in this episode, we'll share our experience as we reply to questions we received from the community, including:

  • "How can I be more productive while working from home?"
  • "How do you pair-program with other iOS developers remotely?"
  • "What are some benefits and downsides of remote working for iOS developers?"
  • "Do you think there's any relation between clothes and work productivity?"
  • "What is the best place/way for iOS developers to find a remote job?"
  • "How can I work remotely as an iOS dev for companies abroad?"
  • "How would companies abroad hire me and pay me in my own currency?"
  • "I am a junior iOS developer starting out. Is it possible to get a remote job?"
  • "What are some great benefits of working remotely as an iOS developer?"

The content in this podcast will give you simple, measurable, and effective daily actions you can start taking now to achieve a fulfilling remote iOS career.

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