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Looking for your dream job in tech?
Use these tips to catch the attention of the tech recruiters.
Use these tips to catch the attention of the tech recruiters.
Have a great LinkedIn profileYour LinkedIn profile is probably the most important asset for your career.
This is typically going to be the first impression the recruiters get from you, so make sure it stands out GREAT!
Here are so tips on how to improve it
Have a great profile imageMake sure to have a great profile image:
- Look professional
- Clean background
- Great lighting
You can use this service to analyze the quality of your LinkedIn image. https://www.snappr.com/photo-analyzer/
Use an eye-catching, SEO-friendly headlineThe headline is going to be the first thing your visitors read, and it's the only piece of text they see (besides your name) when they see you in comments.
Make sure it's on point and uses relevant keywords.
Highlight your experienceIt's important to have a great LinkedIn summary.
It can contain up to 2,000 words although you shouldn't use them all.
Keep it short and concise, and make sure to highlight your experience and skills.
Get connectionsLinkedIn is a great place to keep your online resume.
But it's also a social network.
Make sure to connect with the people you work with.
Actively search for your colleagues, team members, previous clients, etc - and make a request to connect.
Get endorsementsAdd your 5-8 most primary skills to the skill-section, and start getting endorsements on them.
A simple tip to getting endorsements:
Start giving them. Most people return the favor.
Get recommendationsWhen you are finishing a job or client, make sure to ask for a recommendation.
Some people find it a bit challenging to ask this question, but believe me: most people will be honored that you're asking, and will be happy to give you a recommendation.
List your projectsLinkedIn has a project-section.
This is a great place to list the projects you've been involved with.
Add a link, description, your role, and what technologies you used.
Be activeAs mentioned, LinkedIn is a Social Media just like Twitter and Facebook.
Their algorithm will reward you for being active, thus you'll rank higher in searches.
Make sure to post often and regularly.
Have code publically availableMake sure you have code available online.
It can be Open-Source projects, small code snippets, examples, etc.
It's a huge win for a recruiter when they get to see how you code, in advance
Open-SourceMake sure to create Open-Source projects and have them available on your GitHub profile.
It's also a great idea to contribute to other Open-Source projects.
This enables a recruiter to see how you code and collaborate.
It will give you a HUGE advantage.
Code snippetsIn addition to running Open-Source projects, it's a great idea to have small examples and code snippets publically available on places like Codepen.
Again, it enables recruiters to see what you are able to do, thus taking a look at your implementation.
Write articlesWriting articles shows that you are able to clearly communicate, share, and convey knowledge.
The developer on the team that carries these skills are EXTREMELY valuable - and recruiters know this.
Here are some great platforms to get you started
MediumOn Medium, you can create a profile and start writing your first articles in a matter of minutes.
You can also find thousands of great articles to get you inspired. https://medium.com/
Dev toDev to is another great place to start writing articles.
They have a huge community, and a lot of great resources.
Again, you can create a profile and get started in minutes. http://dev.to/
HashnodeHashnode is an upcoming platform that is getting really popular among developers.
You can get started in a matter of minutes, and as an addition, Hashnode allow you to use your own domain as the entry of your blog site.
Really cool! https://hashnode.com/
Needless to say, it takes time and dedication to manage all three of these areas.
But get started today!
I guarantee you: If you implement these three things, your career game is going to explode
But get started today!
I guarantee you: If you implement these three things, your career game is going to explode
