I am excited to announce that I’m joining GoDaddy Pro today as a Web Designer and Developer Advocate. Helping folks at all skill levels achieve their goals is my passion professionally.
https://www.godaddy.com/garage/courtney-robertson/
I still find it stunning that my role is to care about people. I get to stay current on the WordPress community of website builders. Over the past few years, I’ve seen that same passion for uplifting others coming from the GoDaddy and GoDaddy Pro teams.
But What About Teaching?
I have loved my time teaching WordPress and am not walking away from it. My work in providing training for Web Designers and Developers through the WordPress Training Team and Learn WordPress (thanks GoDaddy for participating in Five for the Future), WordCamps with the Field Marketing Team, and weekly GoDaddy Pro Meetups will continue.
This role will expand my opportunities to help more people achieve their goals in a clear and organized way. Whether in managing websites for clients and all the business logistics or learning current design and development skills, I will have an opportunity to help folks get connected. The GoDaddy Pro Field Marketing Team is incredibly supportive.
You’ll still find me in the space connecting aspiring developers and WordPress content creators with job opportunities. I hope to also bridge the gap with agencies and small business owners seeking qualified applicants.
I’m Listening
Having a wide variety of jobs has led me through nearly every corner of the WordPress community. I really do care about the whole spectrum, and am eager for the days when we can meet up at a WordCamp in person again.
Do reach out. I’d love to hear what you are working on, what skills and tools would help you improve your work, and life in general.
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Please send any all web design and development questions to Courtney — she’s the guru here! Welcome home, Courtney! We’re so glad to have you.
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Would you like to join the awesome DevRel community on Discord? You’re welcome!
I am so happy for you! If you need any support with your new DevRel role, I’m here for you! Can’t wait to see the awesome work you do!
In their debut conversation for Get Hired, Cory and Courtney discuss the kinds of jobs that are available in WordPress and where to find them.
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.toolbelt-anchor{scroll-margin-top:var(--toolbelt-scroll-margin-top)}.toolbelt-anchor .toolbelt-link{display:inline;text-decoration:none;padding:.5em;position:absolute;transform:translate(-.25em,-.5em);-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none}.device-click .toolbelt-anchor .toolbelt-link{display:none}.toolbelt-anchor:focus .toolbelt-link,.toolbelt-anchor:hover .toolbelt-link{display:inline}Welcome to the first episode of the Post Status <strong>Get Hired</strong> podcast! <strong>Cory Miller</strong>, CEO of Post Status, and <strong>Courtney Robertson</strong>, Web Designer and Developer Advocate at GoDaddy, have created Get Hired for anyone who wants to start or develop their career in the WordPress space.
Courtney and Cory will walk you through all the phases of job-seeking and career development in the world of WordPress and web tech in general.
Things you will learn:#
How to decide what you really want to do in your career.The minimum skills and tools you need to master — and how to begin learning them.How to start a project.How to get involved in the WordPress community.
Every week Get Hired will help you discover careers in WordPress. Learn about the job opportunities related to WordPress.
Links Discussed#
#gigs channel in Post Status SlackPost Status job listingsCodeableWordPress Work Wednesday Twitter threadJob listings at Jobs.WordPress.NetAbout Courtney Robertson#
Courtney Robertson is currently a Web Designer and Developer Advocate in the GoDaddy Pro team and the co-rep of the Make WordPress Training Team.
Courtney is driven by the desire to empower various schools, non-profit organizations, and businesses in the most unlikely places by training their students, staff, and business community in business and technology to impact their economy and quality of living. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging matter greatly to Courtney.
You can contact Courtney on LinkedIn, Twitter, or on her personal website.
About Cory Miller#
Cory Miller is a passionate entrepreneur who believes in finding and maintaining work happiness while challenging you to do great things with your life. In 2008, he started iThemes, a pioneer in building cutting-edge web design software and training, which he grew into a multi-million dollar enterprise, and sold to Liquid Web in 2018. In addition to being a regular leadership speaker, trainer and writer, he is the co-author of WordPress All-in-One for Dummies (Wiley, 2011).
You can contact Cory on LinkedIn, Twitter, or on his personal website.
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Discover what you really want to do in your career. Identify and acquire the minimum skills and tools you need to master.
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.toolbelt-anchor{scroll-margin-top:var(–toolbelt-scroll-margin-top)}.toolbelt-anchor .toolbelt-link{display:inline;text-decoration:none;padding:.5em;position:absolute;transform:translate(-.25em,-.5em);-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none}.device-click .toolbelt-anchor .toolbelt-link{display:none}.toolbelt-anchor:focus .toolbelt-link,.toolbelt-anchor:hover .toolbelt-link{display:inline}Welcome to the second episode of the <strong>Post Status Get Hired</strong> podcast! Cory Miller, CEO of Post Status, and Courtney Robertson, Web Designer and Developer Advocate at GoDaddy, have launched this series with Get Hired for anyone who wants to start or develop their career in the WordPress space.
Courtney and Cory will walk you through all the phases of job-seeking: figuring out what you really want to do in your career, identifying and acquiring the minimum skills and tools you need to master, how to start a project, and how to get involved in the WordPress community.
Discussion Points#
Know Yourself!#
When are you at your best — and happiest and fulfilled? What was the environment and what were you doing? Who were you doing it with? What interests and fascinates you? What do you need to be fulfilled outside of work as well? Evaluate your training options, time, and commitmentKnow your skills and personality type — what self-discovery have you done? Try Kolbe.com‘s OpGig.com and Gallup’s StrengthsFinder.com.Get Out and Research#
Read job boards!jobs.wordpress.netpoststatus.com/jobswpcareerpages.comFollow the people and companies you’re most interested in working for — their social media, blogs, and GitHub accounts.Ask people in those jobs what they like and what they do.Network! Meet others at events.Listen to things you think are over your head.Follow the major industry events you’re interested in on social media.Get involved on a Make.WordPress.org team.Start Somewhere#
You must start somewhere! Dive in. Try and test things out. See what you like and don’t like.Apply to some jobs and practice interviewing.
Every week Get Hired will help you discover careers in WordPress. Learn about the job opportunities related to WordPress.Browse our archives, and don’t forget to subscribe via Castos, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Simplecast, or RSS.
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About Courtney Robertson#
Courtney Robertson is currently a Web Designer and Developer Advocate in the GoDaddy Pro team and the co-rep of the Make WordPress Training Team.
Courtney is driven by the desire to empower various schools, non-profit organizations, and businesses in the most unlikely places by training their students, staff, and business community in business and technology to impact their economy and quality of living. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging matter greatly to Courtney.
You can contact Courtney on LinkedIn, Twitter, or on her personal website.
About Cory Miller#
Cory Miller is a passionate entrepreneur who believes in finding and maintaining work happiness while challenging you to do great things with your life. In 2008, he started iThemes, a pioneer in building cutting-edge web design software and training, which he grew into a multi-million dollar enterprise, and sold to Liquid Web in 2018. In addition to being a regular leadership speaker, trainer and writer, he is the co-author of WordPress All-in-One for Dummies (Wiley, 2011).
You can contact Cory on LinkedIn, Twitter, or on his personal website.
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Where do you need to have accounts in the web tech community? What tools, knowledge, and skills will you need in any remote WordPress-related role?
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.toolbelt-anchor{scroll-margin-top:var(–toolbelt-scroll-margin-top)}.toolbelt-anchor .toolbelt-link{display:inline;text-decoration:none;padding:.5em;position:absolute;transform:translate(-.25em,-.5em);-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none}.device-click .toolbelt-anchor .toolbelt-link{display:none}.toolbelt-anchor:focus .toolbelt-link,.toolbelt-anchor:hover .toolbelt-link{display:inline}Welcome to the third episode of the <strong>Post Status Get Hired</strong> podcast! In it, Cory Miller (CEO of Post Status) and Courtney Robertson (Web Designer and Developer Advocate at GoDaddy) explain the basic competencies you will be expected to have in any WordPress workplace. Then you’ll learn how to enter the world of WordPress and start gaining fluency with the knowledge, skills, and tools that are fundamental to any role you might have in remote WordPress work.
️ Every week Get Hired will help you discover careers in WordPress. Cory Miller and Courtney Robertson launched this podcast series with Get Hired to help anyone who wants to start or develop their career in the WordPress space. They will walk you through all the phases of job-seeking: figuring out what you really want to do in your career, identifying and acquiring the minimum skills and tools you need to master, how to start a project, and how to get involved in the WordPress community. Browse our archives, and don’t forget to subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Castro, Castos, or by RSS.
Discussion Points#
Join WordPress.orgCreate an account at login.wordpress.org.Complete your profile at profiles.wordpress.org/yourusername.See Creating a WordPress.org Profile.Gain Fundamental KnowledgeLearn WordPress Lingo used in the support forums (wordpress.org/support/) and developer site (developer.wordpress.org).Explore the WordPress Plugin Directory .Get familiar with the WordPress Theme Directory.Learn the WordPress site Admin interface.Security Strong Passwords/Password Manager and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)DomainsWeb HostingHow Software Versioning WorksFamiliarize Yourself with Widely Used ToolsSlackZoomGSuite / Google WorkSpacesCalendarDocsSlidesSheetsProject Management with Asana and TrelloBasic awareness of Agile/Scrum methodologies Browser and Code Inspection toolsOther SkillsIn addition to what is required by any job/role you want, there are other things you need to be able to do well:Writing — from emails to Slack, to Tweets, to blog posts and more.Communication — giving updates, keeping the right people informed, not assuming others know things that haven’t been communicated.EtiquetteWork vs. EmailSlack ChannelsBeing availableHow to receive feedback from team members and leadersOwning your outcomes✉️ Subscribe to the Get Hired Newsletter for the latest WordPress job opportunities from great employers — plus our latest podcast episodes, articles, and career tips. Delivered to you every week!
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About Courtney Robertson#
Courtney Robertson is currently a Web Designer and Developer Advocate in the GoDaddy Pro team and the co-rep of the Make WordPress Training Team.
Courtney is driven by the desire to empower various schools, non-profit organizations, and businesses in the most unlikely places by training their students, staff, and business community in business and technology to impact their economy and quality of living. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging matter greatly to Courtney.
You can contact Courtney on LinkedIn, Twitter, or on her personal website.
About Cory Miller#
Cory Miller is a passionate entrepreneur who believes in finding and maintaining work happiness while challenging you to do great things with your life. In 2008, he started iThemes, a pioneer in building cutting-edge web design software and training, which he grew into a multi-million dollar enterprise, and sold to Liquid Web in 2018. In addition to being a regular leadership speaker, trainer and writer, he is the co-author of WordPress All-in-One for Dummies (Wiley, 2011).
You can contact Cory on LinkedIn, Twitter, or on his personal website.
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