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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Devin Ford, a self-taught front-end developer who enjoys solving complex problems under pressure. And he regularly tweets about what he\\u2019s doing and shares what he\\u2019s learnt along the way.

Devin talks about the power of networking and how it can accelerate your career. He also discusses why resilience is the key to learning, and how to overcome rejection.

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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

Having failed to check a process, Devin found that a crucial error was made, which taught him the value of always making sure not to rush, especially when it comes to quality control.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Devin\\u2019s current work, involving building something that will make a huge difference to the way people engage with his platform.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

The world is moving to a more decentralized, web-free world, and the possibilities are fascinating and exciting. It will also lead to a huge increase in privacy, and to a far more open world.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Devin and his father built his first computer and he was hooked instantly.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Be honest and upfront with everything.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 That you need to be married to a tech stack.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013Devin would find a more structured way of learning early on.

What are your current career objectives? Devin is trying to move to a more senior position, and looking between platform and management roles.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 The ability to communicate.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Learning new things, but also knowing when to take breaks, which is important in rejuvenating his passion for IT and tech.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Video games and spending time with family.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Don\\u2019t be discouraged if you receive a knock back, no matter what it is. There are some invaluable lessons to be found when you have to pick yourself up after a setback.

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BEST MOMENTS

(3:02) \\u2013 Devin - \\u201cHad I not networked on Twitter, I probably would not have reach the position I am in\\u201d

(5:45) \\u2013 Devin - \\u201cYou might feel that pressure to really perform, but it\\u2019s worse to deliver something bad fast, than to slow down and deliver something good, but slower\\u201d

(11:32) \\u2013 Phil \\u2013 \\u201cWhen you\\u2019re in a role and you don\\u2019t know something, don\\u2019t just assume you shouldn\\u2019t ask. Always ask!\\u201d

(16:04) \\u2013 Devin \\u2013 \\u201cBeing able to bring that to a level where everybody is on the same playing field has really helped me when it comes to my career\\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 DEVIN FORD

Devin Ford is a self-taught front-end developer who enjoys solving complex problems under pressure. And he regularly tweets about what he\\u2019s doing and shares what he\\u2019s learnt along the way.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 DEVIN FORD

Devin Ford can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/devindford

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

Website: https://devindford.com/