Job Opportunities in DevRel - Issue #11
Hello 👋
Welcome to another edition of this newsletter. Last month, we set the tone with a series of insightful webinars, where DevRel experts shared their knowledge on various aspects of DevRel. If you missed any of these sessions, don’t worry! You can always catch up on our YouTube channel.
As always, we're excited to bring you the latest insights, updates, and resources. Don't forget to subscribe to this newsletter if it was forwarded to you. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any future editions!
Happy reading, and let's make this month another great one together!
DevRel Webinar
The job market is currently in shambles, and many people are finding it hard to land a role or seek new opportunities. This is why our first webinar for this month will focus on exploring the job market trends and opportunities in DevRel.
Join us on Thursday, the 8th of August, with Tejas Kumar as our guest for this discussion.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
See below for more details 👇
Catch up with some of the content from our blog.
The Role of Mentorship in Developer Communities
Sultan Akintunde (Hacksultan), co-founder of AltSchool Africa and TalentQL, started DevCareers to help aspiring developers.
In this conversation with Sultan, he shared insights into his journey and initiatives and highlighted the role of mentorship in developer communities. Read more…
To Be or Not To Be the First DevRel Hire
As a DevRel professional, you’re required to handle different responsibilities. Being the first DevRel hire on a team makes it more demanding. With this in mind, do you still want to be the first DevRel hire? Read more about it here.
Featured Resources 🏅
Building High-Impact Developer Communities
Nader Dabit shared valuable lessons from his experience building developer communities, both in terms of failures and successes.
Common Technical Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
There’s so much more to writing excellent documentation than just fixing grammar and spelling errors. This article highlights the common technical writing mistakes and how you can avoid them.
Defining a career path for Developer Relations
This article by the Slack DevRel team explores how to create a well-defined career path for DevRel professionals.
A step-by-step guide to becoming a Developer Advocate in 2024
Looking to get into DevRel? This roadmap highlights the various steps and resources to help you navigate your journey into Developer Relations.
Job Opportunities 💼
Events and CFPs 📚
📌 DevFest Lagos 2024
🗓 November 15th - 16th, 2024
📍 Lagos, Nigeria
Apply to Speak
Trivia for the Day 💡
Theme: Software Development Fundamentals
Quotes of the Day 💬
“We don't have to be smarter than the rest. We have to be more disciplined than the rest.” - Warren Buffett
“Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.” – Shaquille O'Neal
Until Next Time
And that's all we have for you in this issue of "Develop by DevRelCom Africa" newsletter. We hope you've enjoyed this edition and are looking forward to the next one. Until then, remember always to keep an open mind.
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Happy Coding and Devrel-ing!
Dami from DevrelCom 🥑