319: Look For Variety In Projects and Why Nothing Is Impossible with Jack Domleo

<p>In this week’s show, Phil talks to Jack Domleo, a front-end developer who loves working with web technologies and creating things for users to interact with. He has a particular passion for UX, accessibility and self-development.</p> <p>He is also the author of “Level-Up Your Career Today: Developer Edition” as well as a blogger and a speaker. Jack talks about the importance of diversifying when it comes to projects. He also discusses why we must not make excuses, and put the work in to get the things we truly want in life and in our careers.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>TOP CAREER TIP</strong></p> <p>Many believe that you should have lots of projects going on at the same time. However, it is far better to have a <em>variety</em> of projects ongoing, as this will demonstrate your flexibility and breadth of knowledge.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WORST CAREER MOMENT</strong></p> <p>Jack was made redundant from his apprenticeship. After six months, the company went bankrupt, and at such a young age, he initially believed that his career had been irretrievably affected.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CAREER HIGHLIGHT</strong></p> <p>Being made redundant from his apprenticeship pushed Jack out of his comfort zone, which has helped him to grow and develop ever since, and has also made him more money!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T</strong></p> <p>Technology is pushing every sector forward, and so the opportunities in every field seem to be limitless. But this does come with a downside, in that security is becoming a larger issue.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE REVEAL</strong></p> <p><strong>What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?</strong> – Jack has always had a knack with computers, and enjoyed considering the opportunities that they could bring.</p> <p><strong>What’s the best career advice you received?</strong> – You are not your code. Don’t take comments too personally.</p> <p><strong>What’s the worst career advice you received?</strong> –