The Power Of Networking and How To Deal With Rejection with Devin Ford
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Devin Ford
In this week’s show, Phil talks to Devin Ford, a self-taught front-end developer who enjoys solving complex problems under pressure. And he regularly tweets about what he’s doing and shares what he’s learnt along the way. Devin talks about the power of networking and how it can accelerate your career. He also discusses why resilience is the key to learning, and how to overcome rejection.
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Resources
DevinDFord.com – Check out the website!
2 Top Career Tips
1) Many believe that you should have lots of projects going on at the same time. However, it is far better to have a variety of projects ongoing, as this will demonstrate your flexibility and breadth of knowledge.
2) Don’t be discouraged if you receive a knock back, no matter what it is. There are some invaluable lessons to be found when you have to pick yourself up after a setback.
Show Notes
Worst Career Moment
Having failed to check a process, Devin found that a crucial error was made, which taught him the value of always making sure not to rush, especially when it comes to quality control.
Career Highlight
Devin’s current work, involving building something that will make a huge difference to the way people engage with his platform.
The Future
The world is moving to a more decentralized, web-free world, and the possibilities are fascinating and exciting. It will also lead to a huge increase in privacy, and to a far more open world.
The Reveal
What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?
Devin and his father built his first computer and he was hooked instantly.
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Be honest and upfront with everything.
What is the worst career advice you’ve ever received?
That you need to be married to a tech stack.
If you had to begin your career again in today’s world, what would you do?
Devin would find a more structured way of learning early on.
What career objectives are you currently focusing on?
Devin is trying to move to a more senior position, and looking between platform and management roles.
What’s the number one non-technical skill that has helped you in your career so far?
The ability to communicate.
What do you do to keep your own career energized?
Learning new things, but also knowing when to take breaks, which is important in rejuvenating his passion for IT and tech.
What do you do in your spare time away from technology?
Video games and spending time with family.
Contact The Guest
Contact Devin Ford through the following social media platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/devindford
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devindford/
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