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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Jack Domleo, a front-end developer who loves working with web technologies and creating things for users to interact with. He has a particular passion for UX, accessibility and self-development.

He is also the author of \\u201cLevel-Up Your Career Today: Developer Edition\\u201d as well as a blogger and a speaker. Jack talks about the importance of diversifying when it comes to projects. He also discusses why we must not make excuses, and put the work in to get the things we truly want in life and in our careers.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

Many believe that you should have lots of projects going on at the same time. However, it is far better to have a variety of projects ongoing, as this will demonstrate your flexibility and breadth of knowledge.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

Jack was made redundant from his apprenticeship. After six months, the company went bankrupt, and at such a young age, he initially believed that his career had been irretrievably affected.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Being made redundant from his apprenticeship pushed Jack out of his comfort zone, which has helped him to grow and develop ever since, and has also made him more money!

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

Technology is pushing every sector forward, and so the opportunities in every field seem to be limitless. But this does come with a downside, in that security is becoming a larger issue.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Jack has always had a knack with computers, and enjoyed considering the opportunities that they could bring.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 You are not your code. Don\\u2019t take comments too personally.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 That being a front end developer only makes you unmarketable.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013Jack would work more upon the immature behaviour he displayed at the beginning of his career.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Jack has focused upon side projects and appearances in order to provide an income separate from his employment.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Communication and confidence.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Keeping abreast of not just developer tools, but new advances in tech in general. This is better done by fine tuning our social media input.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Ice hockey, travelling and video games

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Don\\u2019t make excuses when you\\u2019re afraid of something. No one is going to lower the bar for you. Things are sometimes tough, but never impossible.

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BEST MOMENTS

(6:17) \\u2013 Jack - \\u201cI do lots of different varieties of things, and I think that this better shows a broad range of things that I can do\\u201d

(11:55) \\u2013 Jack - \\u201cI feel like we have the right people in place to drive this world forward\\u201d

(15:01) \\u2013 Jack \\u2013 \\u201cYou are not your code, so the code you write does not reflect you as a person\\u201d

(20:32) \\u2013 Jack \\u2013 \\u201cI know what I want to do, and what I want to achieve in my career, and that has definitely helped me\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PhilBurgess

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 JACK DOMLEO

Jack Domleo is a front-end developer who loves working with web technologies and creating things for users to interact with. He has a particular passion for UX, accessibility and self-development.

He is also the author of \\u201cLevel-Up Your Career Today: Developer Edition\\u201d as well as a blogger and a speaker.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 JACK DOMLEO

Jack Domleo can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackdomleo7

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdomleo7

Website: https://jackdomleo.dev/