Welcome Thread - v338

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[Alexandra Klimova]

One day, a junior became a middle. Then a senior. And that’s when THEY came — the recruiters. With offers. And so began the ancient game of hide and seek...

I’m one of them. Yep, one of recruiters.

But wait — don’t run. I’m not here to spam you!

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I’m Alexandra. I work in business development at an international tech recruitment agency.

Mostly here to read, learn, and maybe share a few behind-the-scenes insights on hiring and job search.

If you're curious about career stuff or just want to chat — say hi!

Otherwise, see you around!

[Tan Yong He]

Hey Alexandra, great to see a recruiter taking the time to engage with the dev community in a non-spammy way! It's always refreshing when recruiters come across as approachable and genuinely interested in understanding the industry, rather than just pushing job offers :)

[Alexandra Klimova]

Thanks! I’ll try to live up to that. Followed you ❤️

[Md Kaif]

Hi Alexandra 👋
That’s a great intro, it made me smile! I’m Md Kaif, a Software Engineer from India working in full-stack development and AI/ML systems. Always curious about the hiring landscape and how recruiters view tech talent. Would be happy to exchange insights and connect!

[Alexandra Klimova]

Haha, glad it made you smile! Let’s connect, would be nice to stay in touch!

[Vinay Kumar]

So, what does the market look like right now given the current scenario?

[Leena]

Hey Alaxandra!!

[Alexandra Klimova]

Hey, nice to meet you!

[Badma Gakhaev]

Hi,
Trying to start my career in IT ;)

[Alexandra Klimova]

Hey! I’ll be honest. We rarely get junior openings in our agency.

Hm, I remember one client, though. They hired "young and eager” candidates. That’s an exception. And they’re not hiring right now — otherwise I’d have shared the link as an example and in case it matched your stack :)

For getting your first IT experience, I’d recommend open-source projects on GitHub, internships on LinkedIn/Wellfound, and freelance gigs on Upwork or Fiverr. That way you’ll have at least smth to show employers.

Happy to connect :)

[Badma Gakhaev]

Hey!

Thank you for the tips.

I am happy too :-)

[Alexandra Klimova]

You're welcome. Good luck to you!

[Badma Gakhaev]

Merci :)

[Henrique Figueiredo]

Hello. Hire me!

[Alexandra Klimova]

Hired! …oh wait, what can you actually do and how much are you after? 😂

[Henrique Figueiredo]

Well, I can develop in many languages, both desktop and web. C# and ASP.NET are the two main technologies I’m currently working with, and I have over 10 years of experience in them. I’m not asking for much, as I’m Brazilian and our currency isn’t very strong, so it really depends on the job. Something around $40k per year would be enough.

[Alexandra Klimova]

Sounds solid… Ok, ok, honestly, I am impressed. Mind sending me your resume? I’ll get my fellow-colleagues to see if we’ve got something for a fine senior (or higher?) like you 🙂

[Brian Kachumba]

Hi Alexandra, Am Alexander.

[Alexandra Klimova]

Nice to meet you, name twin! But wait... Is Brian your undercover nickname? 😄

[Pavithran M]

Hi!!!

[Alexandra Klimova]

Hi! following you😉

[Adine]

Welcome to the lion's den Alexandra 😆
Hopefully you'll get valuable insights too, while letting us know better how recruiters think and make their decisions.

[Alexandra Klimova]

Guess we’ll see if I make it out alive! And sure >> can lift the curtain on how recruiters actually THINK. Might ruin a few myths... or prove them🤣

[Racheal Oluwayemisi]

Hi, Alexandra

[Alexandra Klimova]

Hi! Nice to e-meet you :)

[oueslati mahdi]

👋 Hello everyone! I'm Mahdi , a Cloud Engineer currently based in Italy. I'm passionate about cloud computing & DevOps I'm always eager to explore new technologies and stay up to date with the latest trends and innovations in the cloud space.

I’m currently preparing for the AWS Solutions Architect certification to strengthen my architecture design skills and deepen my understanding of scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on AWS.

Joining the AWS Community Builders program is a great opportunity for me to connect with like-minded professionals, share knowledge, and continue growing in this exciting field.

Looking forward to learning from all of you and contributing wherever I can! 🚀

[Hadil Ben Abdallah]

Hi Mahdi! 👋🏻 Your passion for cloud computing really shines through. Preparing for the AWS Solutions Architect certification is such a valuable step, it’s on my radar too. The AWS Community Builders program sounds like an amazing way to both learn and give back.

[Adeoye Enoch Olamilekan]

Welcome Madi, cheer to a new beginning on dev

[Alexandra Klimova]

Hey Mahdi! If you're prepping for AWS certs and joining the Community Builders, you’re already doing more than most companies do for their cloud💪

[Adine]

Hey Mahdi, I am here to learn from skillful guys like you. Keep on rolling and sharing your insights further in your career!

[Roland Tamaș]

Hi Mahdi!

Cheers to a lifetime of learning this peculiar job of being a computer wizard🧙‍♂️

[Hadil Ben Abdallah]

Hi everyone! 👋🏻 I’m Hadil, a Software Engineer and Technical Content Writer at Final Round AI. I’m passionate about creating impactful software and writing in-depth, practical tech articles, many of which I share here on DEV. I love blending code, creativity, and clear communication to help others learn and grow in their tech journeys. Excited to meet more of you and exchange ideas! 🔥

[David Azulay]

Innovation Strategy Consultant turning into Web Developer and AI Agent Developer 😁

I will be starting my own "David's Code BootCamp" in a couple of weeks when I return to Brazil, and looking to connect to people interested in #LearningInPublic and development of AI Agents.

If you are on similar journey I would be glad to connect!

[Hadil Ben Abdallah]

That’s such an exciting shift, David! 🔥 Launching your own ‘David’s Code BootCamp’ sounds like a fantastic way to combine teaching with building. I’m also deeply interested in AI agent development, so I’d love to follow your journey.

[Alexandra Klimova]

That’s a solid shift. Curious to see what you build with the bootcamp!

[Almirante Orlando Moiane]

Excited to see what comes out of the bootcamp!

[Gulzu Kapoor (Shweta/Gulzarina]

Hello everyone,
Being a non-techie, being in business of Education in AI Tools for non-techies, I'm here to explore more in latest AI!
Gulzu/Shweta Kapoor.

[Adeoye Enoch Olamilekan]

Hahaha, I can feel that, welcome beautifully ma

[Gulzu Kapoor (Shweta/Gulzarina]

Thanks Adeoye, that's a sweet gesture!

[major marik]

Yellow, Major's here, A resourceful, adaptable entrepreneur fueled by tech obsession and creativity. I specialize in premium digital product design, front-end development, and business-driven software solutions that are technically flawless and strategically sound.
and might be a bit of a perfectionist on the casual.

I got you a welcome riddle if someone's interested:

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      <h1>Welcome,</h1>
      <p class="lead">Nice to see another builder here. Peek under the hood — not everyone will.</p>
      <span class="badge">Frontend-friendly</span>
      <div class="small footer small">Tap into DevTools — the truth lives nearby.</div>
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Have fun!

[youngrok]

Hi everyone! I'm a junior fullstack developer working in the education domain in South Korea. I joined to refine what I've learned and connect with other developers. I'm particularly interested in Next.js and DevOps.

[Adeoye Enoch Olamilekan]

Welcome dear, have a nice time creating post here on dev

[Alexandra Klimova]

Hey, welcome!

[Dasha Tsion]

Hi everyone! 👋
My name is Dasha, I'm QA Manager and QA Lead, and have 10 years of experience working in Software! I’m so excited to join this amazing community of such smart and forward-thinking people! 💡✨
I just published my first post 🫣 🫣 🫣 and would be so grateful for your support!
Feel free to react 👍, leave a comment 💬, or drop any questions you have — I’d love to hear from you. Thanks a ton! 💜
🚀 How I Built an AI Agent That Generates Structured Test Cases in Minutes

[DataOnMatrix Solutions]

👋 Hello everyone! We’re DataOnMatrix, a technology solutions company helping businesses grow with innovative IT services. Our expertise includes Web Development, Mobile App Development, AI & Machine Learning Solutions, Cloud Services, and Digital Transformation. 🚀

We focus on delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to meet modern business needs. Looking forward to connecting and sharing knowledge with this amazing community! 🌐

[🌸 satya 🌸]

ello~ 🌸🌸🌸🌸

I'm a junior fullstack react/ts andy. I've made a few websites & apps in production using nextjs & expo, and a freelance project using astro. I'm learning prisma in my free time alongside svelte, nest & pytorch.
I like my dist as smol as possible.

I want to be an entrepreneur & have a bunch of unfinished projects.

I also want to be a one-stop-shop, from ideation, design, architecture, to production, deployment, seo & maintainance, for software solutions - working freelance, independent from a company. I know a bit of figma so I'm learning how to make some basic design files too + always on the lookout to increase my ui/ux knowledge (or maybe that's just me procrastinating).

I'm currently in the process of building up my portfolio & demo projects for freelance. (If you have a project you need made for super cheap, hit me up!)

I'll post about my learning journey, about the projects I'll be making, & any work that might come my way. Maybe rant about work or gossip about new tech stuff.
And ask a bunch of questions.

Nice to meet y'all~ please take care of me~ <3

//you can hit me up for anything~

[Tan Yong He]

Hey Satya, sounds like you've got a lot of exciting things going on! Looking forward to following your journey and seeing the cool things you build :)

[Alexandra Klimova]

Hi! nice to meet you)

[🌸 satya 🌸]

Hi hi~