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Doğukan
Doğukan

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Do you think it is highly possible to get a job with just these skills?

I mean I developed projects with these languages and tools: HTML-CSS, JavaScript, SCSS, Tailwind CSS. I am also using gulp to structure my projects at the beginning. I am now learning ReactJs and looking forward to make projects with that in upcoming months. Nevertheless, I see a lot of requirements even for the position of beginner. They say you are required to have experience in lots of tools which I can't recall right now along with what I lined up above.

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Diego (Relatable Code)

Technically, yes. But I would suggest to begin networking and gaining some real world experience by either doing some freelancing with local businesses or contributing to open source.

They aren't requirements but will show some real world skills that will differentiate you from other applicants.

Keep practicing and learn React as you said and you'll get there.

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Doğukan

Thank you.👍

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CuriousDev

I agree on the opinion, that having a job will help you to get more experience. Everybody has to start somewhere and depending on what a company is looking for, they do not expect you to be an expert at the beginning, but being motivated to learn.

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Doğukan

Thanks for comment.👍

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tq-bit • Edited

As a rule of thumb: If you can

  • explain what's going on in your own code
  • explain what's going on in another person's code
  • add value to a 3rd party repos without breaking it you're ready.

About the requirements: Keep in mind those are often posted and processed by HR Those run by technies usually stand out and focus on a particular skill. Not a 1-person IT department.

And you'll learn a lot on the job. Till then, look for a possibility to get your hands dirty. Doesn't really matter if freelancing, a hackathon or open source.

PS: Hacktoberfest is a great opportunity for your first pull request.

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Doğukan

Thank you.👍

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Doğukan

Thank you.👍