Earn by Helping Other Developers Grow
Share your knowledge through 1-on-1 mentorship, career coaching, or technical support and get paid for the value you provide.
What Is Mentorship and Coaching?
As a developer, you're in a unique position to help other programmers navigate the path you've already taken to find their first job, improving them technically, learning a new trending tech, solving a bug, or building a side project.
Mentorship and coaching involve:
Code reviews
Mock interviews
Project guidance
Portfolio reviews
Interview preparation
1-on-1 mentoring
Help with a side project
Teaching best practices
Career guidance
Teach a language or framework
Teaching trending tech
Why Choose This Path?
Immediate value delivery
No product or content required to start
Flexible schedule
Book sessions on your own terms
Deep connections
Work directly with people who value your help
Quick to get started and monetize
Charge from day one
Reinforces your own learning
Teaching others strengthens your skills
High hourly rates ($50-200/hour)
Set your own premium rates for your time
Build your reputation
Become a recognized expert in your niche
Low startup costs
Minimal investment needed to begin
How to Get Started (Step-by-Step)
Define your offering
Focus your help. Example:
"I help junior developers land their first job by guiding them through portfolio building, mock interviews, and project feedback."
Set up a mentor profile
Use platforms like:
Or create a landing page with your offer using Notion, Carrd, or Super.so.
Offer initial free or discounted sessions
This helps you get testimonials and improve your format.
Collect feedback after each session
Ask: What worked? What was unclear? How did it help?
Refine and repeat
Create a framework or repeatable flow (e.g. onboarding form, standard checklist, follow-up notes).
Ways You Can Make Money
1-on-1 Sessions
Charge $50-200 per hour for personalized mentoring sessions.
Code Reviews
Offer $25-100 code review services for projects and portfolios.
Group Mentoring
Run group sessions at $20-50 per person for multiple mentees.
Interview Prep
Specialized interview coaching at premium rates of $100-300 per session.
Skills You'll Need (and How to Build Them)
Tools & Platforms
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Download the Mentorship Starter Kit
This free Notion guide helps you:
- Craft your mentorship offer
- Set up your first public profile
- Collect testimonials with a feedback form
- Deliver high-value, repeatable sessions
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FAQs
Do I need to be a senior developer to start mentoring?
No — if you've overcome challenges someone else is facing (even at a junior level), you can mentor them.
What do I talk about in sessions?
Code review, resume help, portfolio critiques, technical Q&A, mock interviews, or career strategy.
How do I price myself?
Start low (e.g. $25–$50/hr), then increase based on demand and testimonials.
What's the difference between coaching and mentoring?
Mentoring is typically more informal and guidance-based; coaching is often goal-driven and structured.
How do I find my first mentees?
Start by offering free sessions to build testimonials, then promote on platforms like ADPList, LinkedIn, or developer communities.
What if I don't feel qualified enough to mentor?
You don't need to be an expert in everything. Focus on areas where you have 6+ months more experience than your mentee.
How long should mentoring sessions be?
Most sessions are 30-60 minutes. Start with 30 minutes to keep sessions focused and valuable.
Should I specialize in one area or offer general mentoring?
Specializing (e.g., "React career coaching" or "Junior to Senior transition") often works better than general mentoring.
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