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If you are a creative individual who enjoys crafting enjoyable user experiences and is good with programming languages, you should consider becoming a front end developer. In this profession, you will be responsible for designing the end-user aspects of websites and web applications. You will use a variety of languages and applications to create user experiences that are enjoyable, accessible, and functional.

what do front-end developer jobs entail?

Front-end developers use programming and design skills to create the end-user experience of websites and web applications. You will be creating the part of a website you see when you visit as a regular user. You will need to be able to work as part of a team, liaising with the developers working on the back end of the website or web application. You will also need to consider things like compatibility with different systems and accessibility for differently-abled users.

what is a typical work schedule for front-end developers

For the most part, your hours as a front-end developer should follow the standard business working hours of Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Your exact hours may involve starting and finishing at slightly different times, but it should still add up to an average of 40 hours per week. You may have to work overtime during "crunch" periods when project deadlines need to be met. This is a relatively common experience for any kind of developer, so you will need to be prepared for it.

what are the pros of front-end developer jobs?

• Good pay: The average front-end developer in Canada makes around $85,000 per year, which is a good deal higher than the national average in the country. Even the lowest earners in this profession make almost the national average, and the potential to earn much more is there for the most experienced developers.
• Plenty of variety: You will be the developer responsible for a number of choices regarding your work. This puts you in a good position to ensure your work remains interesting to you. You will have to choose things like the frameworks you work with, what kind of projects you work on, and what kind of user experience (UX) you want to provide.
• Fast evolving industry: As more and more apps, games, and services move online, cloud technologies also continue to evolve. You will constantly be working with emerging technologies - an exciting prospect for a developer.

what are the cons of front-end developer jobs?

• Lots of competition: Being a front-end developer is a particularly popular role right now, which means there is a lot of competition for jobs. The good news is that there is also high demand, but you will be up against many other applicants when you apply for a front-end developer role.
• Specific skillsets that are not as portable: One of the advantages of being good with a programming language is that it is often easy to pick up other languages. Being a front end developer limits you to a specific set of languages of a type that is less common outside of front-end development. Additionally, working with user interfaces employs a completely different skillset from working with data storage, as you would in back-end development. However, there's nothing stopping you from expanding those horizons yourself.

what are common front-end developer interview questions?

Getting a job interview is a small but important achievement on the road to becoming a front-end developer, but you need to stay focused. Being properly prepared for your interview should increase your chances of getting hired, but how do you know what to prepare for when you don't know what questions your interviewer will ask? The truth is you can't know, but you can make an educated guess. Here are some common interview questions that you should be prepared to answer:

• What content management systems do you have experience with? Content management systems are the back end to your front end. If you are going to be working on website front ends, you will almost certainly find yourself working with something like WordPress or Drupal. You won't necessarily miss out if you lack experience with a particular content management system, but your employer might prefer you to have that experience.
• Has a client ever been unhappy with your work? Designing a front end can be a very subjective experience since the look of a thing is largely down to personal preferences. As a result, it is very unlikely you will get through your career as a front-end developer without encountering a client who doesn't like what you make them. Your employer will be looking for you to be able to handle these situations professionally.
• Can you explain what X is? Your interviewer will want to be sure that you know your trade and may ask you to demonstrate your technical knowledge. Questions like this could be relatively straightforward, such as "what is CSS?", or a little more complex, such as "explain how version control works."

front-end developer resume and cover letter requirements

Your cover letter and resume are the tools you need to get that all-important interview, so you need to make sure they look professional. Be sure to thoroughly check them for mistakes and ensure that the format is clear and easy to read. You can check this detailed guide to writing a good cover letter. With regards to your resume, be sure to include all of the important information (see below) and also check out this guide: to avoid common resume mistakes. 

Your resume should include:

• Name and contact information
• Brief summary of experience/skills
• Employment history
• Education/qualifications
• Awards/certifications
• Examples of accomplishments
• Social media accounts (if work-related)
• Work-related skills

what is the job outlook for front-end developers?

The job outlook for front end developers is very positive. An increasingly significant portion of our lives is moving into the cloud, from personal finance management to full office suites. Whether it's email or banking apps, someone needs to design the front end. The only downside to this is that there is a lot of competition for this role. So, while you will have plenty of jobs to choose from when you start applying, you will have stiff competition from other developers. The pay for this role is also very generous, which further improves the outlook for your career in this profession.

what are the different types of front-end developer jobs?

As a front-end developer, you could find yourself working in a number of different specialties. The base function of your role will remain unchanged, but the specifics of your job will vary. Here are some of the most common front-end developer roles:

• CSS/HTML developer: If you become this type of front-end developer, you will focus specifically on the layout and style of the front end, leaving any dynamic elements to other developers. This title also implies that the design aspect of the front end is being handled by someone else, and you are the one bringing that design to life.
• Front-end web designer: This role is essentially the same as CSS/HTML developer, but with the added responsibility of being the designer. You may be expected to possess graphics design abilities/qualifications for this role.
• User interface developer: As a user interface developer, you will specialize in the layout and feel of the user interface. This can mean being involved in user experience testing, parsing the data from those tests and making changes.
• Mobile front-end developer: Essentially, this role is no different save from the fact that the front end you are developing is going to be used on a mobile device. This is becoming less common, however, as larger mobile devices and responsive web design have blurred the lines between a regular front-end developer and a mobile front-end developer.
• Front-end accessibility expert: In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the front end you are working on is as accessible as possible. This includes supporting web standards and making conscious decisions regarding things like font and colour schemes.
• Front-end SEO expert: As an SEO expert, your role will focus on ensuring a coherent and effective SEO strategy is followed. Your goal will be to ensure the website you are working on ranks highly in popular search engines.

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what is the average salary for a front-end developer?

An average front-end developer earns comfortably higher than the national average salary in Canada. The actual amount is around $83,500, which is based on a 40-hour workweek at $43.50 per hour. The full spectrum of salaries for this role starts at $67,000 per year and reaches all the way up to $127,000 per year for the most skilled and experienced front-end developers.

average front-end developer salaries in canada

• annual: $83,500
• monthly: $6,960
• weekly: $1,740
• hourly: $43.50

Top paying areas for front end developers in Canada include: Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec.

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what are the duties and responsibilities of front-end developers?

The specific responsibilities you have as a front-end developer may vary depending on whether you have a particular role. For example, a CSS/HTML developer may not be involved in user experience testing. That being said, your duties should include some or all of the following:

• Liasing with designers: If you are not responsible for designing the front end yourself, you will need to be in full communication with the person or people who are.
• Liasing with back-end programmers: The work you do will need to interface directly with the back-end developers' work. That means you will need to liaise with them to ensure there are no mix-ups.
• Create front ends using CSS/HTML/JavaScript: You will need to be able to create front ends using these tools as part of your role, whether you are designing the front end yourself or working with other designers.
• Write high-quality code: Front-end developers often work as part of a team, and their code will need to be understandable by all. The coding languages used in web design remain in the original code form when they go live. That means anyone can look at that code. It's also important to ensure the code is of high quality for the obvious reason: better code means better performance.
• QA testing: While you probably won't be administering QA (quality assurance) testing yourself, you will need to put the results to good use. QA is how organizations find out if there are problems with their user interface, but that is only useful if you make changes based on feedback.

where do front-end developers typically work?

Front-end developers work exclusively in office-based environments. You will be able to look forward to climate-controlled rooms, comfortable office furniture, and your own desk. Of course, it's worth noting that this will be your entire work environment, which isn't for everybody. The environment of a front-end developer is often a social one, with open-plan offices and communication with other team members being common features.

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what skills and competencies do front-end developers need?

The skills you need as a front-end developer are mostly centred around the technical aspects of your job, such as knowing the relevant programming languages. In addition to that, however, you will also need:

• Good communication skills
• An ability to motivate yourself
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• An ability to work well as part of a team

what training and certifications do front-end developers need?

To get a job as a front-end developer, you will need to have at least a bachelor's degree in something like computer science, as well as competence in relevant programming languages. It is possible to get hired without a degree, but very unlikely. If you can attain a master's degree, that will help your chances, as will previous experience in the industry.

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