Tips to get your first developer job
Studies have shown that most hiring managers spend 6-7 seconds reviewing resumes! So what can you do to stand out and grab the attention of the people reviewing your resume and portfolio as a new developer?
In this video, I discuss the importance of standing out as a new developer and how to do it. I also share my personal experience and the techniques I have used to get where I am today in my career.
There is a lot of valuable tips and advice packed into this video so you will want to watch to the very end.
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Timestamps
00:03 - Why you need to stand out as a developer
00:19 - The problem with most developer resumes
01:58 - Change your perspective
02:51 - First impressions matter a lot!
04:54 - No one expects perfection
06:19 - Things you can do to standout
06:58 - Start a blog
08:56 - Get involved in open-source
11:05 - Getting to know you
12:33 - Nobody expects perfection
13:45 - My personal experience
15:28 - 400 applications!!
16:25 - Help others first
17:15 - Wrap up