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[castbound castboundoski]

You are a skilled programmer and you have a portfolio.Now its time to look for a job.

Whats the most important thing you look for in jobs? Whats the close to perfection job for yourself?

 

[overcast]

I worked as a programmer before switching to testing. I have learned that some skills pay very less. for example PHP is one of the low paid skill. And no matter how good job you do there does not seem to be much output out of it. You can see that jobs come and go. but the salary and the time being spent on skill matters. because time is what we have on limited scale from what i have seen.

 

[castbound castboundoski]

I worked as a programmer before switching to testing. I have learned that some skills pay very less. for example PHP is one of the low paid skill. And no matter how good job you do there does not seem to be much output out of it. You can see that jobs come and go. but the salary and the time being spent on skill matters. because time is what we have on limited scale from what i have seen.

Salaries can vary. I definitely agree that salary can be a really important factor when choosing a job. I personally want good environment/good area, good staff and colleagues.

 

[krious]

You are a skilled programmer and you have a portfolio.Now its time to look for a job.

Whats the most important thing you look for in jobs? Whats the close to perfection job for yourself?

It depends. Is programming something you practice as a hobby or just as a means you learned just to earn money? The best kind of job for programmers is the job that they enjoy. Coding and programming is like foreign language to everyone else and only a handful actually bother in learning and devoting a profession to it. It also depends on what the programmer is comfortable of doing; whether they like to work alone or in groups, in the house or outside, etc. However in times of desperation, you have to consider what's also the highest earning. If for example you can't find a decent one locally, I still suggest you still work there. Work locally, acquire experience in your portfolio, gather more work experience, then upgrade to a better work area that is looking for much more experienced people.

The main problem I see in job seeking is that some are too impatient in finding a decent job that they tend to forget what employers are also seeking. The first job you enter doesn't need to be decent or substandard. What is important is the work experience you can put on your resume. Employers will usually not accept freshbloods even if the skills you have a high. You can't usually force them to watch you code and convince them that you are better than other candidates. So instead of looking for that something in the job, you should instead acquire that something that the job is looking for. If you think they have what they are looking for, then that's the time you should start looking for the perfect job.

Apologies for going off a tangent there. I just decided to put this out in case some other people manage to read this. Anyway, back on the topic. The perfect job is one with a decent to high pay, and low stress.

 

[castbound castboundoski]

It depends. Is programming something you practice as a hobby or just as a means you learned just to earn money? The best kind of job for programmers is the job that they enjoy. Coding and programming is like foreign language to everyone else and only a handful actually bother in learning and devoting a profession to it. It also depends on what the programmer is comfortable of doing; whether they like to work alone or in groups, in the house or outside, etc. However in times of desperation, you have to consider what's also the highest earning. If for example you can't find a decent one locally, I still suggest you still work there. Work locally, acquire experience in your portfolio, gather more work experience, then upgrade to a better work area that is looking for much more experienced people.

The main problem I see in job seeking is that some are too impatient in finding a decent job that they tend to forget what employers are also seeking. The first job you enter doesn't need to be decent or substandard. What is important is the work experience you can put on your resume. Employers will usually not accept freshbloods even if the skills you have a high. You can't usually force them to watch you code and convince them that you are better than other candidates. So instead of looking for that something in the job, you should instead acquire that something that the job is looking for. If you think they have what they are looking for, then that's the time you should start looking for the perfect job.

Apologies for going off a tangent there. I just decided to put this out in case some other people manage to read this. Anyway, back on the topic. The perfect job is one with a decent to high pay, and low stress.

Thank you for the detailed advice. I'm sure many people will find this useful ^^ I would recommend them reading the whole post from you. Much appreciated.

 

[jrhey]

hi, for me the important thing you think first when choosing a job is if you will be happy in that job and is it what you really like? coz you can easily earn money but the question is are you happy?

 

[Lovely]

I believe in every job the first thing one should look out for should be job satisfaction, money can come but are you comfortable with the job or offer, if the job or task is enjoyable then it better than having a job with high stress.So I believe for any programmer it should be convenient and high paying.

 

[suepatrick]

You are a skilled programmer and you have a portfolio.Now its time to look for a job.

Whats the most important thing you look for in jobs? Whats the close to perfection job for yourself?

If you are an experienced programmer - it will be easy for you to get your dream job. But I recommend you to choose a job you will like. It's important to enjoy the process.

 

[RaOne]

Salary comes first, because you have duties and many to buy and spend your money on, then the working zone, because you'll spend time there more than the time you spend at home, so it should be fine for you, same goes to you colleagues .

 

[Mbwolf]

how much hours you are working also which projects the comapny is working on and the salary of course it's big thing because it's the goal of having a job

 

[Babarbaig668]

You are a skilled programmer and you have a portfolio.Now its time to look for a job.

Whats the most important thing you look for in jobs? Whats the close to perfection job for yourself?

There are four things which matter alot while you are switching your job.
1. Salary
2. Your growth
3. What are you learning
4. Your annual increment

 

[GuidoSarducci]

While money is important and the environment you work in, also important, I still turn to A famous quote from one of the greatest innovators of our time.

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it." - Steve Jobs

That hangs directly above my computer screen. I have been doing web design and development for a long time now and I love my job. I have had many different co-workers, bosses, work locations, etc... but I love writing code, so thats what I do. The day I look at that quote and think that I do not love what I am doing, I will be done doing it.

 

[Balint098]

If we're talking about doing freelance programming gigs then the client's reputability is also should be considered since there are some clients out there who don't wanna pay after the job is done.

 

[ashim kate]

I am very much of a self-taught programmer right now and as such the most important thing to me whenever I am considering picking a job is weather there will be other people involved in it. I will also consider the task that is involved whether it is something I can be able to do or not. I will likely consider the pay whether it is worthy or not.

 

[Melvin441]

Finding a job as a programmer that is interesting and stimulating is the most important consideration. It's also important to think about the company's culture, benefits, salary, and professional development opportunities. In addition, it is essential to guarantee that you will be working on technologies and methods that are compatible with your interests and skill set.

 

[Ebutech]

You are a skilled programmer and you have a portfolio.Now its time to look for a job.

Whats the most important thing you look for in jobs? Whats the close to perfection job for yourself?

A job that allows you to work at your own pace, a job that guarantees flexibility, promotion and annually incentives just to keep you motivated

 

[Frank008]

The people you will be working with are the most crucial thing to consider when picking a job. It will be difficult to remain motivated and productive if you don't get along with your coworkers. You should work somewhere where your talents are continually pushed if you want to feel like you're continuously learning something new.

 

[Ryan909]

The income on offer is perhaps the most crucial aspect to consider when selecting a job as a programmer, closely followed by the skill set the business demands. The nature of the work, the opportunity for career progression, the location of the position, and the business culture are further crucial considerations.

 

[Nayeem3]

Programmers with skill may search for employment that offers satisfying work, chances for development and progress, encouraging coworkers and management, and reasonable pay and benefits. Important factors to take into account include company culture, technological stack, income and perks, project scale and impact, career development, and supportive coworkers and management.

 

[Gamer01]

You should consider the work load first of all many companies will take much effort from you and pay peanuts so if you are to just get a job get that but if you are a serious programmer then you should value yourself and you should continue to earn money in a reputable manner .