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I have two careers: senior software developer for one the largest employers in the US and military. When military people ask what is required to be a professional developer they are always absolutely astonished when I answer with: nothing. I tell them just pass the job interview. That’s horrible. That is completely not how to mentor people, but it is the most correct answer according to industry practice.

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By nothing, I think you meant: Build listening skills, learn some coding foundations, ace the job interview.

With good listening skills people will like you and you'll be able to pick things up quickly. It will help with the job interview too.

By nothing I mean things people put on resumes in other professions: minimum required education, licenses, certifications, professional organization membership, internship, published research, continuing education hours, accomplishments, and so forth.

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