{"id":24040,"date":"2023-03-30T11:27:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T09:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/?p=24040"},"modified":"2023-03-24T11:02:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T10:02:09","slug":"junior-web-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/junior-web-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Junior Web Developer Guide for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An entry-level position, junior web development is the starting point for many in a booming career. A junior developer is someone new to the web development world, usually with less than three years of experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you&#8217;ve finished a bootcamp, university, or learned coding on your own, you may wonder, &#8220;Where do I start?&#8221; Luckily, we have a nifty guide to get you on your way to start applying for jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a junior software engineer and a junior software developer are slightly different, we\u2019ll be using them interchangeably throughout this article. Their skills and tasks are mostly the same, mirroring the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/engineer-vs-developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">differences between a software engineer and a web developer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to skip ahead to a particular section, simply use the clickable table of contents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"#what-does-a-junior-web-developer-do\">What does a junior web developer do?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"#what-skills-should-a-junior-web-developer-have\">What skills should a junior web developer have?<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#junior-developer-hard-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer hard skills<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#junior-developer-soft-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer soft skills<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"#junior-developer-faqs\">Junior developer FAQs:<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#is-it-hard-to-be-a-junior-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it hard to be a junior developer?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-junior-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take to become a junior developer?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#how-old-is-a-junior-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How old is a junior developer?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#how-many-years-is-considered-a-junior-software-engineer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many years is considered a junior software engineer?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#junior-developer-salary-guide\"><strong>Junior developer salary guide<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#junior-developer-salaries-in-the-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer salaries in the U.S.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#junior-developer-salaries-in-europe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer salaries in Europe<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#junior-developer-salaries-in-the-rest-of-the-world\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer salaries in the rest of the world<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#junior-developer-salaries-by-industry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer salaries by industry<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#junior-web-developer-job-description\"><strong>Junior web developer job description<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-become-a-junior-web-developer\"><strong>How to become a junior web developer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-a-junior-web-developer-do\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. What does a junior web developer do?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A junior web developer works alongside their team to build, maintain, test, and debug websites and applications. They also attend a variety of meetings to both brainstorm new ideas and to ensure that the content fits a client\u2019s needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior and junior developers are paired together for mentorship throughout a project. As junior developers gain more experience, they&#8217;ll earn greater autonomy to oversee a project by themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-skills-should-a-junior-web-developer-have\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. What skills should a junior web developer have?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior web developers utilize a variety of skills to succeed at their job. It&#8217;s understood that they&#8217;re new to an industry where honing muscle memory is key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some companies focus on sharpening <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/frontend-developer-skills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frontend development skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> first, as they\u2019re easier to pick up. Others will allow ambitious junior developers to jump into the deep end to display the full range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/full-stack-developer-skills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full-stack development skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> early on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"junior-developer-hard-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer hard skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard skills are what get you into the field, and should be learned through the courses that you&#8217;ve taken. These non-exhaustive hard skills include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTML\/CSS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JavaScript<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frameworks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Libraries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APIs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsive design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Version control\/GIT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing and debugging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-browser platform<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"junior-developer-soft-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer soft skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft skills are incredibly important for a junior developer to function well on a team. Some soft skills include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting and meeting goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate efficiently and clearly with your team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking for help from senior developers when you need it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistence through projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the lead when time and space allow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention to the details of a project<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem-solving in daily tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24116\" src=\"http:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/problem-solving-is-a-key-junior-developer-skill.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"658\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/problem-solving-is-a-key-junior-developer-skill.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/problem-solving-is-a-key-junior-developer-skill-300x165.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/problem-solving-is-a-key-junior-developer-skill-1024x561.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/problem-solving-is-a-key-junior-developer-skill-768x421.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"junior-developer-faqs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Junior developer FAQs:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we further explore the role, let\u2019s go through a few common questions people have:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"is-it-hard-to-be-a-junior-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it hard to be a junior developer?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not hard to be a junior web developer, but it takes consistency to learn the hard and soft skills required for a successful career. You&#8217;ll need to be familiar with frontend and backend concepts like HTML\/CSS, JavaScript, databases, GIT, teamwork, tight deadlines, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-junior-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take to become a junior developer?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The length of time it takes to become a junior developer varies depending on the avenue of education you take, from free resources to a university or a bootcamp. The quickest way to learn the full-stack skills that you need is to spend 3-4 months in a full-time coding bootcamp.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-old-is-a-junior-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How old is a junior developer?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/too-old-for-coding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your age can vary wildly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> median age of a junior developer falls between 25-34 at 47%, according to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/survey.stackoverflow.co\/2022\/#demographics-age-prof\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stack Overflow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> survey. Like any job, developers\u2019 ages vary across a massive range, so it&#8217;s neither too early nor too late to enter the field of programming.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-many-years-is-considered-a-junior-software-engineer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many years is considered a junior software engineer?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone is considered a junior software engineer when they\u2019ve been in the industry for roughly three years or less. That position is followed by a software engineer and then a senior software engineer after 6+ years, each having increasing responsibilities in team management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"junior-developer-salary-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Junior developer salary guide<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that junior developer salaries can vary due to company size, industry, and location. For example, someone working in a large corporation in San Francisco will likely earn a higher salary than someone at a smaller company in a city with a lower population.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For our salary guide, we\u2019ll be turning to job site <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Salaries\/index.htm\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glassdoor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The number in parenthesis will be the conversion into US dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"junior-developer-salaries-in-the-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer salaries in the U.S.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nationwide range:<\/strong> $57,000\u2013$128,000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The US has a large range that accounts for company size, industry, and location. You can learn more about each state and major city in our <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/how-much-will-i-earn-as-a-web-developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complete developer salary guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"junior-developer-salaries-in-the-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer salaries in Europe<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ireland:<\/strong> \u20ac44K (US $47K)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>U.K.:<\/strong> \u00a332K (US $40K)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spain:<\/strong> \u20ac25K (US $26K)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Portugal:<\/strong> \u20ac36K (US $38K)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>France:<\/strong> \u20ac46K (US $50K)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Germany:<\/strong> \u20ac51K (US $55K)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Italy:<\/strong> \u20ac28K (US $31K)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Switzerland:<\/strong> CHF 93K (US $106K)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"junior-developer-salaries-in-the-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer salaries i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n the rest of the world<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Australia:<\/strong> $70,000 ($46,130)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>India:<\/strong> \u20b9451,250 ($5,498)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nigeria:<\/strong> NGN 3,000,000 ($6,515)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Brazil:<\/strong> $12,499 ($2,408)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Canada:<\/strong> $63,159 ($45,940)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"junior-developer-salaries-by-industry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior developer salaries by industry<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Education:<\/strong> $50,469<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Legal:<\/strong> $69,139<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Agriculture:<\/strong> $70,401<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Aerospace and Defense:<\/strong> $71,176<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Financial Services:<\/strong> $85, 934<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Human Resources:<\/strong> $100,637<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Information Technology:<\/strong> $127,675<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"junior-web-developer-job-description\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Junior web developer job description<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great way to understand what a junior web developer does is to take a look at their job description. By going over the tasks and responsibilities expected of them you can see what a workday could look like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building websites and applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attending both update and planning meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing, debugging, and maintaining applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brainstorming new ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing design features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correctly converting formats of information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring the correct structure of clients\u2019 websites<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example of a job posted on LinkedIn by NASA JPL that\u2019s looking for a junior web developer:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alt text: An image that shows a junior software development position from a job posting by NASA on LinkedIn. It gives a description of the position and shows a list of the requirements, skills, and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-become-a-junior-web-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. How to become a junior web developer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A junior web developer is considered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/entry-level-programming-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an entry-level programming job<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you\u2019ll be managed and led by a senior web developer. The barrier to entry is lower than in most other jobs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to getting you on track to getting into a junior developer job:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn to code<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning to code is one of the building blocks of being a junior web developer. HTML\/CSS, JavaScript, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/best-coding-language-to-learn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other coding languages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be the foundations of your job. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a multitude of routes that you can take to learn the languages required to become a junior web developer. You can use free, online sources like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.codecademy.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Codecademy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, take a course like the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/become-a-web-developer\/\">CareerFoundry Full-Stack Development Program<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or go to a university to get a computer science degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a portfolio<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/web-developer-portfolio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web development portfolio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showcases the collection of knowledge and skills that you\u2019ve gained.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will be submitted <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/software-engineer-cover-letter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alongside a cover letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and resume in an application packet to a hiring manager. Although the three are submitted together, a portfolio is the strongest display of the skills that you\u2019ve learned.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oftentimes, someone in your network can connect you with a job opening that&#8217;s yet to be posted. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/what-is-a-hackathon\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet people at a hackathon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or connect via LinkedIn to expand your circle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to keep up with your class if you\u2019ve gone through a course or bootcamp, and continue to connect with other web developers both online and in-person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for companies and apply<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of the ideal companies that you would like to work at. Research people that work for them and try to network as you continue to look for openings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, many job postings will have inflated requirements that they don&#8217;t expect everyone to meet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you want more in-depth advice, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/how-to-get-your-first-web-developer-job-the-ultimate-guide-for-junior-developers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our guide to getting your first junior developer job<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to learn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you&#8217;re applying for jobs, it\u2019s important to continue sharpening your skills by learning and adding to your portfolio. It&#8217;ll make you a more competitive applicant in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world of web development is vast, so whatever gives you an edge in your application packet is always a plus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Final thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re now on your way to understanding junior web development, the welcome mat for all developers that are entering the field.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve covered how to enter the industry, what\u2019s important to get your foot in the door, and how much you could expect to make.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remember, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/career-change\/what-are-soft-skills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft skills are often overlooked<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but could be the difference in meshing well with a team. 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