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3-Step Formula for Beating Anxiety and Networking Like a Pro

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The underpinning of any successful freelancer is the relationships they have.

From these relationships comes repeat business, as well as referrals for new clients. So, what’s the best way to build these kinds of relationships? Networking.

Unfortunately, most of us (including me!) don’t enjoy “networking”. We feel anxious and out of place. And start to stutter when asked the simple question, “What do you do?”

Ack.

Below guest writer Joyce Akiko shares a three-step formula for overcoming the anxiety associated with networking.

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Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It? 12 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself

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A coding bootcamp is a several-thousand-dollar investment, and that’s not even factoring in the cost of your time. It’s a big decision to make. You may be wondering if you should invest in one: will it be worth it?

I put together a set of 12 questions to help guide you to the right decision. These questions have been created based on insights from previous bootcamp graduates. And by the end, you’ll determine if a coding bootcamp is for you—because coding bootcamps are not for everyone.

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How to Rock Your Tech Resume (3 Steps)

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Just how you dislike writing your resume, hiring managers dislike reviewing them.

Because unlike an interview where hiring managers are able to connect with candidates in-depth, resumes are like an impersonal facade.

Here to explain how hiring managers review resumes is Jeremy Schifeling, founder of Break Into Tech. Jeremy, a former LinkedIn employee, has lots of experience hiring for technical roles.

Below he shares three easy resume tweaks that’ll make hiring managers love you. 

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9 Ways to Make Your Website Super Fast

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Nothing is more frustrating than a slow website.

A slow website is bad not only for the end-user, but also for search engine optimization (SEO). Meaning, it can cause your website to rank lower in search engine results. That translates to fewer page views and less ad revenue or customer conversion for you.

Below I share nine ways you can make your website load faster. While this article shares some general tips, it also includes some for WordPress sites only.

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11 Reasons Why You Need to Be on LinkedIn as an Aspiring Techie

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You probably already know that you need to be on LinkedIn.

If you’ve been in college, or in the professional world, it’s something you hear all the time, so much so that you may hardly react to it anymore.

Maybe you have a half-done LinkedIn profile, copied and pasted right from your resume. But you haven’t logged in for months.

Or perhaps you don’t have one at all. After all, why bother?

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