Generic Salary Question


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Hey Guys,

 

Want some advice on what sort of salary I should be expecting from a job, so a bit of background about me:

 

  • I've just graduated with a 1st degree in Software Engineering w/ Web Programming.
  • I started up my own web design company when I was 13 (Now 21)
  • I've been making websites ever since
  • I've got plenty of experience working in teams
  • I've got many different awards etc
  • If you're still reading this, my CV: http://www.timcoysh.co.uk/Tim-Coysh-CV.pdf

I'm looking for any sort of Website Development job - Front-End to Backend, just on the outskirts of London (North West/Herfordshire).

 

If anyone knows what I should be realistically aiming for -that'd be great!

 

 

Tim

 

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I would forget about some low paying web job and consider a career with the NSA.

If that happens, the world will implode.

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You might want to consolidate and regroup...

5 white-collar jobs robots already have taken

https://fortune.com/2015/02/25/5-jobs-that-robots-already-are-taking/

More:

 

3 white collar jobs that robots are already mastering
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/3-white-collar-jobs-robots-can-already-better/

Plumbing might be a good second major...

 

The more skills you have the better you will be...

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I would forget about some low paying web job and consider a career with the NSA.

 

Or, in the alternative, The FBI has been known to hire Special Agent Candidates with only a four year degree

as opposed to the notion they only hire Law and Accounting graduates...

 

Or,

DISCOVER OUR CURRENT VACANCIES

AND TAKE THE NEXT STEPS ON YOUR CAREER JOURNEY...

http://www.gchq-careers.co.uk/apply-now.html

The world is your oyster... Open it...  :)

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First things first, don't expect mega money. Your only experience that's relevant is basically self employment. You'll find yourself on the back foot when those types of job come up as there are that many people out there with experience in that type of thing these days. As there is a high amount of people out there, it's keeping the wages fairly low too. You seem a good candidate for a grad scheme however.

 

IT Graduate Schemes (If that's what you want to go down) always seems to pay less than other grad schemes because there's a huge number of graduates out there to choose from (much like the general work force). The norm for a grad IT scheme seems to be around

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I'd agree with around 25k if you're on the outskirts of London. Unfortunately entry level web developers don't seem to get as much as other areas - I guess it's because there are are so many applicants nowadays.

 

Don't focus on money though (well to an extent). Try to find a company that you like and get the 2-3 years experience. A lot more doors open after you pass the grad developer threshold.

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I cannot speak to salary but I would give a word of advice on your CV.  Head hunters and HR departments don't care about profiles or statements, personal websites, personal twitter accounts, or Linkedin accounts.  Only give the basics.  If they are seriously considering you, they will look you up on Linkedin and everywhere else.  Also, drop your references on your CV.  Don't hand them over until HR asks for them.  The overall design is nice and basic...clear and to the point.  However, you don't have to point out that it is a CV, head hunters and HR already know that.  So, get rid of the sub-headings that spell out that it is a CV.

 

I just looked at your twitter account....get rid of it now!!!!.  That is a personal one and HR departments will red flag you and throw your CV in the trash.  Do not ever give out personal details like that.

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