How can I know, I'm ready to take job like programmer?

Question

Since 2009 I was working like sysadmin, mostly solve issue with servers, services, network, BFU etc.

In 2016 I was change my job and start using programming on daily base, but not like programmer.. I mean, my job is not programmer.

I never would like to be programmer, since this year, when I saw few nice workplace in programming company, their ecosystem, nice people etc. But!..

Im not sure, if I can start new job like programmer, if I never done before. I dont know, if I have enough knowledge, experience etc. Also I have family, I cant quit my present job to another, where I will be mostly newbie noob. If you know what I mean :-)

So.. my question is: How can I approve, get ready myself, to be a programmer in fulltime job.

If you have some experience, I will apreciate any ideas. Thanks a lot!

Answer 1

Im not a professional programmer, but I have done a lot of research into what I am going to do after school.

These are a couple tips I have found:

- get good with your algorithms. Sololearn has several lessons on algorithms so you should be set😁 I have a few pdf's dedicated to algorithms in a drive folder, so DM me if you're interested

- find out what programming strategy the company uses. Keywords for research: AGILE, SCRUM (pdf on drive)

- have a good understanding of the behind-the-scenes of the language(s) you are applying with.

- practice your Soft Skills like interpersonal dynamics (another pdf I have)

- Most companies have a list of skills that are important to them, availiable on the Internet. If you look on forums or the company job-application site, you should find whatever you need spelled out

- Make sure the skills that are required for the job feature prominently on your CV (at the top), even though you might be stronger in other things.

I hope your search for a job goes well🐍😁☕

Answer 2

Another note: keep your Googling and Stack-Overflow browsing skills honed...you're going to need them a LOT in a programming career. Dont be afraid to google and answer, or better yet...ask them HERE

I hope you find these tips useful😅