How to learn to program in Java to find a job for sure

Why learn Java

Java developer is one of the most demanded specialties in the modern IT market. In the first half of 2021, revenues in Russian IT grewResults of the first half of 2021 in the labor market by 13.8%. The average market salary of a Java developer in Moscow is 230 thousand rubles, which is higher than that of specialists in C ++, C #, and even the relatively young and in-demand Go.

Java projects are launched in a wide variety of areas. These are online stores and mobile applications, large banking systems, search engines, software for insurance companies and real estate agencies. They work in Java with both big data and artificial intelligence.

Java has been in the TIOBE programming language ranking for more than a yearTIOBE Index for July 2021 second place. Why is he so popular? First of all, because of the versatility and concept of the virtual machine. You write the source code for a program and convert it to bytecode. This code can be run on any hardware platform for which a Java virtual machine is built, from computers and smartphones to machine tools, ATMs and toy robots.

By learning Java, you can be sure you will not be out of work. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to apply your strengths and knowledge in the area that interests you, for example, to develop a navigation system for a supercar or software for a veterinary clinic. Solving the real problems of specific people is what really matters.

How to learn to work with Java

For those who want to write in Java, there are three main paths:

• Self-education. There is plenty of information on the Internet, there are lessons in any format - lectures, videos, articles, assignments and examples of their implementation. Most of the resources are free, but you have to go through trial and error, and sometimes force yourself to study regularly. Therefore, training can be delayed, and there will be no one to evaluate the result. And they won't give a diploma.
• University. Majors such as Automated Systems Software typically include courses in Java and fundamental disciplines. But it will take 5–6 years to study at a university, so there is a high risk that by the time you graduate, the acquired knowledge will become outdated.
• Programming courses. This is a simple, fast and relatively inexpensive way to master a profession in demand. IN Java Mentor School guarantee high quality of education and an individual approach to each student. You can pay for the courses when you get a job, and you will study at a comfortable pace under the guidance of experienced mentors.

The Java Mentor School's curriculum includes technologies that businesses demand. In the process of learning, you will create several interesting projects that you are not ashamed to include in your portfolio.

If you miss classes or don't understand a new topic, a mentor can help you catch up on the material. And from other students and alumni of the school in the closed community, you will gain a lot of useful information on how to develop in development and where to look for a dream job.

How training works in Java Mentor

Well Java Mentor designed for 7 months. The school has its own educational platform, which contains theory, articles, videos and exercises with automatic verification. The material is well structured, so you don't have to look for anything extra - just go through topic after topic, complete practical tasks and level up your skills.

If you have any difficulties, you can contact a mentor at any time or ask for help in the student community. Sometimes a little hint leads to the right thought, and then the problem is solved in a few minutes.

The school has a useful code review practice. After each topic, the mentor analyzes your assignments, explains how to improve solutions, what approaches or tools could be applied. It also tests your knowledge to make sure you really grasp the topic.

General calls are held every two weeks in the Java Mentor groups. On them, mentors give recommendations to students, discuss interesting problems or common mistakes. They also share the secrets of effective commercial development and helpful links.

At the end of the training, you will take part in a team project and take an exam based on the material you have passed. After that, you will be preparing for a job and interviewing for the position of a Java developer. In addition, for 2 years after graduation, you will receive support from the student and alumni community. Meetups, webinars and bootcamps from leading IT specialists will help you develop in the profession, and advice from colleagues will help you look for interesting projects and vacancies. Surrounded by motivated professionals like you, it will be really interesting.

I want to become a Java developer!

How to find a job

Training in Java Mentor includes an internship in a real project. You will be able to get acquainted with the basic processes and stages of software development, gain experience in teamwork and contribute to the development of the application.

After your internship, the school's HR specialist will help you write your resume and prepare you for interviews. You can go through them until you find a vacancy that suits you completely. In the experience of Java Mentor alumni, students go through an average of 20-30 interviews and receive 3 to 5 proposals. The school guarantees under the contract that the salary at the start will be from 100 thousand rubles per month

You can pay for the courses when you get a job. This training format is popular in Europe and the USA - it is a guarantee that the courses are aimed at results. Java Mentor offers two payment options: you can make a one-time deposit of 350 thousand rubles after employment and abandon the support program or deduct 17% of your actual income. Choose the method that is more convenient and profitable for you.

What else you need to know if you want to become a developer

Before training, you need to pass entrance testing and an interview with a mentor. This will prove that you are really ready to master development. Life hack: in the Java Mentor Telegram chat, you can find tips on how to complete the test task. You will get access to the chat after submitting your application for training.

Classes will need to be given at least 25 hours a week. It seems like a lot, but learning Java is the time when you shouldn't rush. After a couple of hours of courses on the weekend, it’s unlikely that you can quickly become a good developer.

The school offers interviews with company representatives in Moscow. According to Java Mentor, the salaries of programmers here are on average 30-40% higher than in the regions. Students who do not plan to move to the capital can enroll in a course with a monthly fee - the quality of education will not change from this.

If the program turns out to be too difficult for a student, he may be expelled for academic failure - in this case, there is no need to pay for the courses. But if he wants to leave school 35 days after the start of his studies, he will have to pay a forfeit. Each situation is considered on an individual basis, but most often the payment is tied to the number of months that the student still studied: one month costs 18 thousand rubles.

The new Java Mentor school thread will start on September 6, and execute the taskrequired for admission until August 28. This time is enough to improve the basics of Java and cope with the test problem.

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