Praises for the Book

John T. Meyer
Co-founder / Lemonly

"Code or be coded! Having the ability to write code will be your key to unlock incredible value for yourself and others in the 21st century. In this book Will Bushee gives you the step-by-guide to start down the path of code pro."

Deane Barker
Chief Strategy Officer / Blend Interactive

"Most first-time job searches are haphazard and opportunistic at best, to the graduate's significant detriment. In this book, Will makes a case for purposeful planning and critical evaluation when pursuing that initial position after college. He brings a perspective worth understanding before staring down your first interviewer."

Ashley Podhradsky
Associate Professor / Dakota State University

"Introducing more women in computer science and technology can help spur creativity and innovation. Wired for Coding, does an excellent job of providing information so women can leverage Will’s experience to jump start their future in development and technology. The book goes beyond coding to career advice and professional etiquette."

Sara Steever
President / Paulsen Marketing

"Wired for Coding sets up a perfect framework for successfully transitioning from college to career. From setting goals to building a personal brand, Will Bushee's book outlines exactly how to portray what employers are looking for in high-potential hires. As someone who has interviewed and hired developers, I can promise that following even some of Will's advice will give job seekers a distinct advantage. Read it by your second year in college and take control of your career."

Rick Melmer
Founder / Leadership South Dakota

"As a former K-12 educator and University Dean, I understand the importance of training and graduating Computer Science majors. The employment opportunities are expanding rapidly and it is incumbent on our education system to prepare students for opportunities in this dynamic field. Will's book provides the motivation and insight necessary for Computer Science candidates to prepare for a career in this exciting profession.

Travis Kiefer
President / Kiefer Enterprise

"The best developers I know are those who almost always have some kind of side project. There's only so much that can be taught in school, therefore a strong history of pet projects is one of the best ways I gauge the capabilities and fit of potential new hires. I love it when I can learn something new from someone looking to join our team. I honestly don't think it's possible for me to hire a software engineer who doesn't have a side project they can share during an interview - it's just that important."

Ryan Sougstad, Ph.D.
Associate Professor / Augustana University

"The lessons found Wired for Coding are essential for new graduates. William Bushee shares perspectives from the employer which aren't found in typical computer science curriculum. Even established technology pros will benefit from reading this book"

Sarah Rhea Werner
Host / Write Now Podcast

"A college education is only the beginning of what you'll need to be a developer in the real world, and Will Bushee is passionate about helping you get the skills to succeed in the career of your dreams."

Things that You will Learn from Wired for Coding

Students need to set themselves apart from the crowd if they want to write their own job offer. There are a tremendous amount of developer jobs available today, but all jobs are not created equal. You will learn how to get your dream job.

: Work Portfolio

Develop a work portfolio of your experience using a custom website, open-source projects, code repository, and local projects.

: Build Experience

The importance of having real-world experience, finding projects, selecting the right projects, and leveraging them in an interview.

: Importance of Internships

Learn the specific skills and programming languages that are in use in your area to jump start your career.

: Alternative Learning

Leveraging a local code boot camp or code school to augment your experience in as little as twelve weeks.

: Interview and Resume Tactics

Understanding the importance of how to represent your experience during an interview and on your resume.

: Landing and Acing Your Interview

Tips and guidance on how to get the job interview you desire, and how to land the job you want. Don't leave it to chance.

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Wired for Coding

This is the one book that every college student should read their first year.

I have interviewed a lot of college students over the years and they all blend together, almost immediately. With so many kids going into computer science fields these days, you need to setup yourself apart from the pack as soon as possible, otherwise you may end up sitting in a cubical doing a job that you absolutely hate. This video covers a quick overview of my six key principles that every college student needs to do before they submit their first resume.

Do you want just any job? Or would you like to pick which business hires you after graduation?

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Wired for Coding Career Blog

A complete blog dedicated to you and your career as a developer. Learn valuable information as you go from a computer science degree into a full-time career as a developer.

: Top 3 Things To Do After a Job Interview

Interviewing is a critical step in your career planning, take every advantage you can to show a great first impression.

: Top Five Places To Find A Job

Don’t rely on job boards and career centers to learn about the open jobs, take hold of your career search.

: 3 Tasks All Job Seekers Need To Do To Their Social Media Profiles

Don’t get caught off guard, follow these tips to avoid being eliminated from a job because of your social media information.

: Ten Topics To Write About On Your Blog

It can be challenging to come up with blog posts, these tips will help keep your site active.

A Message from the Author

I wrote this book specifically for students in college who want to begin a career as a software engineer, developer, coder, code ninja, or whatever you want to call yourself.

Graduating with a computer science degree does not automatically translate into you being a developer. That will come, but it will not be automatic, despite what your college adviser might have told you when you selected your degree.

As someone who teaches developers and runs a business that hires all levels of developers, I know a few things about what employers are looking for in new employees. Plus, I have over twenty years of experience with developers. And I always say, don’t just learn to code - learn to become a developer.

Author Bio

Wired for Coding

So, what does it take to land your first job as a developer? I’m glad you asked.

Praises for the Book

John T. Meyer
Co-founder / Lemonly

"Code or be coded! Having the ability to write code will be your key to unlock incredible value for yourself and others in the 21st century. In this book Will Bushee gives you the step-by-guide to start down the path of code pro."

Deane Barker
Chief Strategy Officer / Blend Interactive

Ashley Podhradsky
Associate Professor / Dakota State University

Sara Steever
President / Paulsen Marketing

Rick Melmer
Founder / Leadership South Dakota

Travis Kiefer
President / Kiefer Enterprise

Ryan Sougstad, Ph.D.
Associate Professor / Augustana University

"The lessons found Wired for Coding are essential for new graduates. William Bushee shares perspectives from the employer which aren't found in typical computer science curriculum. Even established technology pros will benefit from reading this book"

Sarah Rhea Werner
Host / Write Now Podcast

"A college education is only the beginning of what you'll need to be a developer in the real world, and Will Bushee is passionate about helping you get the skills to succeed in the career of your dreams."

Things that You will Learn from Wired for Coding

Work Portfolio

Build Experience

Importance of Internships

Alternative Learning

Interview and Resume Tactics

Landing and Acing Your Interview

Watch the Video to Learn More about
Wired for Coding

This is the one book that every college student should read their first year.

Wired for Coding Career Blog

Top 3 Things To Do After a Job Interview

Top Five Places To Find A Job

3 Tasks All Job Seekers Need To Do To Their Social Media Profiles

Ten Topics To Write About On Your Blog

Purchase the Book Today at your Favorite Shops

A Message from the Author

Wired for Coding

So, what does it take to land your first job as a developer? I’m glad you asked.

Praises for the Book

John T. Meyer Co-founder / Lemonly

"Code or be coded! Having the ability to write code will be your key to unlock incredible value for yourself and others in the 21st century. In this book Will Bushee gives you the step-by-guide to start down the path of code pro."

Deane Barker Chief Strategy Officer / Blend Interactive

Ashley Podhradsky Associate Professor / Dakota State University

Sara Steever President / Paulsen Marketing

Rick Melmer Founder / Leadership South Dakota

Travis Kiefer President / Kiefer Enterprise

Ryan Sougstad, Ph.D. Associate Professor / Augustana University

"The lessons found Wired for Coding are essential for new graduates. William Bushee shares perspectives from the employer which aren't found in typical computer science curriculum. Even established technology pros will benefit from reading this book"

Sarah Rhea Werner Host / Write Now Podcast

"A college education is only the beginning of what you'll need to be a developer in the real world, and Will Bushee is passionate about helping you get the skills to succeed in the career of your dreams."

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Things that You will Learn from Wired for Coding

Work Portfolio

Build Experience

Importance of Internships

Alternative Learning

Interview and Resume Tactics

Landing and Acing Your Interview

Watch the Video to Learn More aboutWired for Coding

This is the one book that every college student should read their first year.

Wired for Coding Career Blog

Top 3 Things To Do After a Job Interview

Top Five Places To Find A Job

3 Tasks All Job Seekers Need To Do To Their Social Media Profiles

Ten Topics To Write About On Your Blog

Purchase the Book Today at your Favorite Shops

A Message from the Author

John T. Meyer
Co-founder / Lemonly

Deane Barker
Chief Strategy Officer / Blend Interactive

Ashley Podhradsky
Associate Professor / Dakota State University

Sara Steever
President / Paulsen Marketing

Rick Melmer
Founder / Leadership South Dakota

Travis Kiefer
President / Kiefer Enterprise

Ryan Sougstad, Ph.D.
Associate Professor / Augustana University

Sarah Rhea Werner
Host / Write Now Podcast

Watch the Video to Learn More about
Wired for Coding