Complete Career Guide for Entry-Level Software Engineers

Launch your career in tech with clarity, confidence, and zero fluff.

Whether you're brand new to coding or trying to land your first real job, the tech world can feel overwhelming. So many tools. So many job titles. So little guidance.

This book changes that.

Written by a senior engineer and technical author, this is the career guide Stirling Hale wishes he had at the start of his journey — packed with actionable advice, not generic platitudes.

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🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• What to learn first (and what to ignore) so you don’t waste time

• How to build a strong foundation in programming (Python, JavaScript, SQL, and more)

• The T+ learning model for staying sharp, focused, and employable

• How to write a resume that passes ATS filters (and doesn’t sound like ChatGPT wrote it)

• What hiring managers really look for (even when they don’t say it out loud)

• How to network without feeling gross, and turn LinkedIn into your job-hunting sidekick

• How to ace interviews — behavioral and technical

• What to do during your first year on the job so you’re respected, not just tolerated

• How to negotiate your salary without triggering imposter syndrome

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This isn’t a theory book. It’s a toolkit.

You’ll get:
✅ Simple explanations of core tech concepts
✅ Resume and cover letter strategies that actually work
✅ Guidance for both job seekers and junior devs already in the field
✅ Real talk about burnout, company culture, and long-term growth
✅ Bonus: Free audiobook version included

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