First Job Advice & Tips and Skills vs. Degree & More | Patrick Akil | Beyond Coding Q&A #2

We're back with another Q&A episode! 🙌 Had a blast answering your questions 😁 Let me know if I should do more of these 💬 Xebia Essentials: Resource about Software Development Done Right (not for sale): https://essentials.xebia.com/cards Books & Resources by Pat Kua: https://www.patkua.com/blog/book-recommendations-by-engineering-leaders OUTLINE: 00:00:00 - Getting ready 00:00:39 - What was your first software development job experience? 00:04:22 - Do you have any tips or advice for new engineers entering the field? 00:07:39 - Is a degree actually required, or are skills enough? 00:09:50 - Drink water advice 00:09:59 - How does a junior developer get their first job? 00:13:39 - What books / resources would you recommend to improve problem solving? 00:17:13 - What resources and practises did you use to improve your problem solving skills? 00:20:42 - What motivates you in your career? 00:24:14 - What is some of the best advice you’ve ever gotten on the podcast? 00:28:38 - What is your new year's resolution for the podcast? 00:30:49 - How do you stay motivated in doing the podcast? 00:32:21 - Do you think you will ever run out of topics for the podcast? 00:34:30 - What is your advice for those that are thinking of starting a podcast? 00:36:19 - Who is your main inspiration in life? 00:38:06 - Mic drop #softwareengineer #technology #podcast - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with conversations that go "beyond coding" in a fireside chat format. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, communication, self-improvement and happiness. Patrick Akil and his guests share their journeys and perspectives for you to take with you and form your own. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's what every episode aims to be. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/