It depends on what you mean by online presence. Though I think a professionally geared website about yourself can help, it's not required. I don't have one aside from Linkedin and I've been doing just fine. It's not just me, but I know many others that don't actively participate in social media. It can be pretty toxic at times.
That being said, if your circle of online friends/acquaintances are those who are active in social media, you will get a biased view on that topic.
Regarding content for getting a job. As a lead, I interview many candidates, and yes, it helps, but its not a deal breaker for a candidate if they do not have any significant online presence. Online presence can help quantify how a company or interviewer perceives your- which is both a good and bad thing.
I think if you are going down the road of making Youtube content or blogs to gain subscribers, you need to focus on something you like doing. Your passion for that subject will show and that will attract viewers. I've seen people bash out blogs here simply for attention and that lack of interest in their subject shows though...its also not sustainable.
I've always felt that you need to make content you enjoy doing first. Don't do it simply for the following. If you like doing youtube videos, do it. Don't let anyone talk you out of it because they perceive it as not worth it.
Sure thanks! yeah, I'm feeling that way too. Besides just coding, I'm trying new things such as creating content (around coding and development) and I think trying new things doesn't hurt so why not give it a try!
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It depends on what you mean by online presence. Though I think a professionally geared website about yourself can help, it's not required. I don't have one aside from Linkedin and I've been doing just fine. It's not just me, but I know many others that don't actively participate in social media. It can be pretty toxic at times.
That being said, if your circle of online friends/acquaintances are those who are active in social media, you will get a biased view on that topic.
Regarding content for getting a job. As a lead, I interview many candidates, and yes, it helps, but its not a deal breaker for a candidate if they do not have any significant online presence. Online presence can help quantify how a company or interviewer perceives your- which is both a good and bad thing.
I think if you are going down the road of making Youtube content or blogs to gain subscribers, you need to focus on something you like doing. Your passion for that subject will show and that will attract viewers. I've seen people bash out blogs here simply for attention and that lack of interest in their subject shows though...its also not sustainable.
I've always felt that you need to make content you enjoy doing first. Don't do it simply for the following. If you like doing youtube videos, do it. Don't let anyone talk you out of it because they perceive it as not worth it.
Sure thanks! yeah, I'm feeling that way too. Besides just coding, I'm trying new things such as creating content (around coding and development) and I think trying new things doesn't hurt so why not give it a try!