IK interviews in the process of finding his first job as a programmer, we have observed that there are several titles that stand out when the comments of the technical teams are carefully analyzed. One of them and quite important “Networking” is our agenda today.

Why Networking is Important for a Developer?

Patika.dev is a startup that has been training technology talents since 2021 and connecting the talents it graduates with their first jobs as a programmer. Our primary goal is to minimize the time spent as much as possible until the new talents grown in Turkey prepare themselves for business life and to add both technical and soft skills to our students.

In the process of finding their first job, we wanted to examine the most difficult points for new graduates. The best way to start this was to examine the recruitment process and determine for what reasons they received the most rejections.

We have observed that there are several titles that stand out when the ICT interviews carried out in companies and the comments of the technical teams of the companies are carefully analyzed. One of them, and quite important, “Networking” is our agenda today.

The software sector is growing rapidly and is becoming an even more important driver of the economy every day. Having studied software, it is not enough to have only technical skills to stand out among your competitors and find your first job. The network you create will provide a great advantage in the process of finding your first job. Networking not only increases your access to job opportunities, but also allows you to connect with many people who will support you throughout your career.

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Comments A Good Reference Will Make About You Will Increase Your Reputation

Especially for new graduates, the connections you establish during job applications are of great importance. When applying for a job advertisement, using the name of your references or professionals you have met before will help employers distinguish you from other applicants. When employers want to take a closer look at your previous work or abilities, positive comments that a reference working in the same industry will say about you will increase your reputation.

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How to improve the network?

In the process of finding our first job as a programmer, we touched on the importance of the network. How to improve the network?

Social Media Usage:

Actively use business-oriented social media platforms such as LinkedIn. Edit your profile in a professional way and keep track of people in your industry. At the same time, share knowledge and experiences about your industry by sharing content and participating in relevant groups.

Participate in Industry Events:

Attend conferences, seminars, job fairs and community events related to your industry. These events provide great opportunities for you to meet and make connections with industry professionals. Being active in such events will help you meet new people.

Build Mentoring Relationships:

Try to find yourself a mentor. A mentor can guide you in your career by sharing their experience and knowledge in the industry with you. Mentors can also offer you networking opportunities.

Internships and Volunteering:

Do internships or participate in volunteer work to gain work experience. This will help you both improve your skills and meet people in the business world.

Alumni:

Join the alumni association of your university or school. Graduates of your school are resources that can help you in your career.

Improve Communication Skills:

Good communication skills are important when networking. Communicating in a relevant and effective way will help you build lasting connections with others.

Personalize Connection Requests:

Adding a personalized message when sending a connection request on LinkedIn or other platforms will help your request get a more positive response.

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How Do Path+ Students Develop Networks in Addition to Coding Education?

In order to give this competence to our participants who want to start their software career with Pathika+, we have structured our flow in great detail. During the 3-month and 6-month trainings, we added “Networking” meetings to the flow of the training within the scope of “Soft Skills” as it will not be enough for the participants to be trained in technical issues and become the ones that the market wants. In these meetings, leading technology companies in the sector include experts in their field such as technical managers, human resource managers, team leaders in the program, spending time with Patika+ students and talking about their experiences, meeting where curious questions are answered, and Patika+ students benefit from the mentorship of this experienced person, as well as the Network created as a result of the communications to be established. We wanted to provide it.

In the Path+ program, mentors are the biggest supporters of students' software learning processes; mentors are selected from the people who know the candidates most closely throughout the program and experts in their field.

During the Patika+ education process, Patika+ students have the opportunity to share experience and work together by meeting with senior developers who are experts in their subject within the curriculum. The network established with the most valuable developers in the sector will open many doors for Patika+ students for the future periods.

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In a nutshell

Networks, established in technology as in many areas, serve as a golden key in a career sense. Strong communication and relationships established over time bring harmony between individuals, providing more efficient product development processes and a comfortable working environment.

If you want to join Turkey's best long-term software camp, develop your network and start your software career right away, now Trails+The right time to apply to: Click!