Q&A: First Job Advice & Tips and Skills vs. Degree with Patrick Akil

<p>We're back with another Q&amp;A episode! 🙌</p> <p>Had a blast answering your questions 😁<br> Let me know if I should do more of these 💬</p> <p><br></p> <p>Xebia Essentials: Resource about Software Development Done Right (not for sale):<br> <a href="https://essentials.xebia.com/cards">https://essentials.xebia.com/cards</a></p> <p>Books &amp; Resources by Pat Kua:<br> <a href="https://www.patkua.com/blog/book-recommendations-by-engineering-leaders">https://www.patkua.com/blog/book-recommendations-by-engineering-leaders</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Full episode on YouTube ▶️<br> <a href="https://youtu.be/IqcFUeOJ3qE">https://youtu.be/IqcFUeOJ3qE</a></p> <p>New episodes every Wednesday with our host&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil">🎙Patrick Akil</a>! &nbsp;<br> Big shoutout to&nbsp;<a href="https://xebia.com/">Xebia</a> for making this episode possible!</p> <p><br></p> <p>OUTLINE:<br> 00:00:00 - Getting ready<br> 00:00:39 - What was your first software development job experience?<br> 00:04:22 - Do you have any tips or advice for new engineers entering the field?<br> 00:07:39 - Is a degree actually required, or are skills enough?<br> 00:09:50 - Drink water advice<br> 00:09:59 - How does a junior developer get their first job?<br> 00:13:39 - What books / resources would you recommend to improve problem solving?<br> 00:17:13 - What resources and practises did you use to improve your problem solving skills?<br> 00:20:42 - What motivates you in your career?<br> 00:24:14 - What is some of the best advice you’ve ever gotten on the podcast?<br> 00:28:38 - What is your new year's resolution for the podcast?<br> 00:30:49 - How do you stay motivated in doing the podcast?<br> 00:32:21 - Do you think you will ever run out of topics for the podcast?<br> 00:34:30 - What is your advice for those that are thinking of starting a podcast?<br> 00:36:19 - Who is your main inspiration in life?<br> 00:38:06 - Mic drop</p>