Jobs and career information blog will give tips how to get a job and start your career as a web developer. This article is dedicated to a college students/fresh graduates or people who have already got a job as a web programming and want to enhance the career as a web developer.

I'm sure you have had knowledge and skill about a web and programming. You are eager to pursue your ideal career, so you look for information that is related to how to get a job as a web developer or how to start a career as a web developer.

Yes, your action is right. You do a searching and researching about web developer world to prepare for a fascinating career as a web developer guy. And finally, you find this blog and read this article.

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The fundamental thing you must remember is you have to be distinguished from the crowd and make an appropriate approach to the company so that you can start your living as a web developer and success here.

What will you get from this article?
The next question is "how to get a job as a web developer?" You will know the answer soon after reading this article.

In the next several minutes you will get understanding and well-prepared to enter a professional market of a web developer, starting your career, earning money from the job, and get a better life.

Tips starting your career as a Web Developer

1. Understand web developer's job description and tasks.

Research what skills are the companies looking for both technical skills as a developer and soft skills. In addition to this, you have to know the web developer job description/summary, detail tasks, and responsibilities.

By knowing the duties, responsibilities, and job description, you will be well-prepared to be a distinguished web developer. If you have performed research, you will get more options to get an ideal job.

Web developer job summary

Design, build and maintain website/web application based on clients' needs.

Make particular changes to make sure the web and web application is working perfectly and meet client's demand.

Web developer tasks, duties, and responsibilities

1. Responsible for the code and programming of Web sites, Web application or service.

2. Analyze user needs (content, graphics, web structure, design, function, etc.)  to meet both the website’s owner and the goals of the user.

3. Write, design, edit web entities (content, page, service, etc.)

4. Troubleshooting and correcting problems by testing or by user feedback.

5. Interacting with designers, illustrators, copywriters and other personnel involved in building and maintaining the web, web service or web application.

6. Test the Web under construction to find and fix any bugs before it goes live.

What technical skills, soft skills, and knowledge do you need to succeed in web developer field?

1. Proficiency in HTML,XML, and CSS.

2. Know JavaScript, PHP, Web protocols, Web standards, Node.js, jQuery or GitHub, HTML5,JAVA.

3. Graphics and web visual design skills is a plus.

4. Willing to keep learning.

5. Good communication skills.

6. Patience and enjoy the work.

7. Know about Usability and interface design.

8. Understand Web 2.0, including Ajax.

9. Know about server-side, such as ASP, Ruby on Rails, etc.

10. Know about Database, such as SQL Server, MySQL. Oracle, etc.

11. Have knowledge about search engine optimization.

12. Have the ability to learn new technology quickly.

13. Have the ability to gather the requirements.

14. Have the ability to both work alone and collaborate with a team.

15. Know about IP networking and security.

16. Know about both client and server operating system.

17. Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

18. Excellent web and database programming skills

19. Have the capacity to turns client's demand into workable plans.

20. Problem-solving skills.

21. Understanding web development standard.

2. Define an exact goal

If you know your specific goal, you will know the right path.

Because of the complexity of websites, Web developers often specialize as front-end developers, back-end developers, and full-stack developers.

a. Front-end developers can be called the client-side developer because they use client-side scripting (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to build a site.

b. Back-end developers focus on creating and connecting apps from front-end of the website to a database on the back end. They use some programming languages such as:  .Net, Python, PHP, Ruby, etc.

c. Full-stack developers are a very knowledgeable person because they do both front-end and back-end web development.

Which path do you choose? Assess yourself, pick the right path, and focus on it.

If you define a particular and right path for your career, you will focus on technology, knowledge, skills, and the requirement that are needed to be a successful web developer. 

3. Finding web developer job in a smart way

You can find the job in your campus' website, job and career site, from your networking activities, and social media site like LinkedIn.

I will show you smart way to get connected with right people who will help you getting the web developer job. Linkedin has it's search engine to look for people, jobs, companies, Groups, Post, and so on. 

If you have already prepared and feel confident to start, you can start making networking on LinkedIn.

a. Get connected to recruiter.

- In the search box, type "recruiter".

- There will be an option to choose, such as: people with recruiter titles, groups about recruiter, etc.

- Choose people with recruiter titles.

- Choose the people you want to connect.

- Then click connect.

b. Get connected to headhunter.

Do the same action like above.

c. Search web developer jobs on Linkedin.

- Click Find Job.

- Study the opportunity.

- Apply the Job.

d. You can follow your dream companies.

- Type your dream company on the search box.

- Then click Follow.

Once you follow the company, you will know the company's update, announcement, and career opportunities there.

e. Get connected with another web developer person.

You can search by typing "web developer" and then click people with web developer titles.

And then click connect.

Note that there are many variation web developer titles, it is based on location, company, organizational structure, cultural, etc. 

You can try search these keyword too:

- Web architect

- Software engineer (this is more general, not only web programmer)

- Web programmer

- Developer (this is more general, not only web developer)

- Programmer (this is more general, not only web programmer)

- Front-end Developer

- Full stack developer

- UX developer

Once you connected with those appropriate person, you can message them. The point is show them that you have capabilities and abilities and also the right candidate to fill the web developer in their company (if you connect to person in the dream company), show the headhunter or recruiter that you have the best person to be interviewed, and so on.

4. Stand out from all the others

Stand out from the crowd by:

- Enhance your CV

- Linkedin profile optimization

- Enhance your portfolio

Linkedin profile optimization tips

- Develop your brand by clearly state your objectives or what position/role you are seeking.

- Make sure your Linkedin profile free from error (typos, misspellings, gramatical error, etc)

- Write you specialties including some keywords for which recruiters are likely to search. In addition to this, add the industry in your summary because headhunter usually use this field to search a candidate.

- Obtain recommendations and endorsements from your colleague and your network.

- Put your website, twitter, facebook, and your portfolio site. Recruiters usually do online research before they decide to call you. 

- Follow the company, relevant influencers, and channel.

- Add more content. Update your status regularly, write a post that is relevant with your job, and be active in the relevant groups.

- Use a professional picture and friendly (wear professional clothers, smile, and choose background that won't be distracting.

- Customize your profile URL.

- Think about the search terms recruiters will be searching and ensure these terms are in your headline at your profile.

- Regarding your photo file name, make sure you include your full name and your three words that best describe your current job. Example: Gerry-Johnson-web-developer-certified.jpg

Summary

Finally, you have reached the final of the article. I hope you understand the tips and perfom these tips and enjoy your journey pursuing career as a web developer.