# [[How to support Junior DevRel Advocates]] speaker:: [[Rizel Scarlett]] ## Agenda ## Log - Maybe we should switch from debating whether or not to hire a junior dev advocate to figuring out how to support them. - Why consider hiring junior developer advocates? - They will challenge the status quo - We won't have our jobs forever - It will diversify the industry. - Lots more junior positions are available for underrepresented groups. - Rizel is a junior developer advocate at GitHub - Types of juniors - engineering exp, but no advocacy - content creation experience, but no coding - just graduated with CS degree but no work experience - Decide with your team what you're comfortable with coaching people to do - Identify multiple mentors who are willing and available to help. - Technical skills? - How to support juniors - Don't hire juniors as your FIRST DevRel. - Share responsibilities - Explore product together - join talks - Pair program - Host twitch stream and Twitter spaces - Let them explore their strengths and interests - Connect them with other experienced Developer Advocates - Give kind (but honest) feedback. ## Next Actions