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Jessica Hawkey's 2-Minute Taste-Test On Training Developers

Before you get stuck into the recipe, test your skills in this supa quick 10-step assessment below. Then, try again at the end to see your improvement. 

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Question 1 of 10

What does Jessica see as an important element of succeeding as an entrepreneur?

A

Helping others believe in themselves.

B

Making more money than your peers.

C

Winning industry awards.

Question 2 of 10

In which industry did Jessica start her career?

A

IT.

B

Education.

C

Financial Services.

Question 3 of 10

What prepared Jessica to start her own business?

A

Her parents were entrepreneurs.

B

Everything she learned in life and in previous roles.

C

Doing a course in entrepreneurship.

Question 4 of 10

Why doesn’t redAcademy train its students for specific jobs?

A

The demand in the industry makes it possible for individuals to shape their own careers.

B

Tech jobs change all the time.

C

It will take too long.

Question 5 of 10

You can’t be a tech entrepreneur without understanding the ins and outs of coding.

A

True.

B

False.

Question 6 of 10

Which coding languages must aspiring software engineers learn?

A

All of them.

B

The most widely used languages.

C

The one(s) used by the company you want to work for.

Question 7 of 10

What is the biggest problem in the tech ecosystem?

A

Unaffordable salaries.

B

Professionals who cannot change jobs.

C

A shortage of skills.

Question 8 of 10

Why should you do some research before launching something you are passionate about?

A

To find out if there is a demand in the market.

B

To write a business plan.

C

To keep your parents off your back.

Question 9 of 10

What does doing business in South Africa require specifically?

A

Deep pockets.

B

A conscience.

C

Lots of patience.

Question 10 of 10

Name one of the innovative training approaches redAcademy uses.

A

Stand-ups where the students explain current projects.

B

Blind-folded coding.

C

Coding marathons.

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