Still Looking for My First Developer Job in the Age of AI 🚀

Swastik Biswal — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:48:16 +0000

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm currently looking for my first job as a developer, and honestly, the journey hasn't been as easy as I expected.

I've spent time learning web development, working with React, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB, and building projects to improve my skills. 💻

But I've realized that learning to code and getting your first job are two very different challenges.

🤖 The Impact of AI

With AI evolving so quickly, I sometimes wonder what the future holds for freshers like me.

AI can already help developers write code, debug errors, and build applications faster. Will companies expect more from entry-level developers? Will it become harder to land that first opportunity?

I don't have all the answers, but I believe adapting to new technology and continuously improving our skills will be important.

Instead of fearing AI, I'm trying to learn how to use it as a tool while strengthening my own problem-solving and coding skills.

🌱 Still Learning, Still Growing

I know I still have a lot to learn, and I'm not claiming to know everything. I'm at the beginning of my career, and I see that as an opportunity to grow.

I'm looking for my first opportunity where I can apply what I've learned, work on real-world problems, learn from experienced developers, and improve my skills along the way.

I'm ready to ask questions, accept feedback, learn from my mistakes, and take on new challenges. I may not have all the answers today, but I'm willing to put in the effort to find them.

🚀 What I'm Focusing On

💻 Improving my coding and problem-solving skills
🛠️ Building practical, real-world projects
📚 Strengthening my fundamentals
🤖 Learning to use AI effectively without depending on it for everything
🌱 Staying consistent and learning from every experience

Some days are productive, while others can be frustrating. There are times when job applications don't get responses, but I'm trying to stay focused on improving what I can control.

🎯 Looking Ahead

I'm not where I want to be yet, and I know there's still a long way to go.

For me, getting my first job isn't just about starting a career. It's about gaining real-world experience, learning from a team, taking responsibility, and becoming a better developer.

I'm not sharing this because I've achieved success, but because I'm still working towards it. ❤️

Hopefully, one day I'll look back at this post and remember where it all started.

Until then, I'll keep learning, building, applying, and trying. One step at a time. 💪

🤝 Let's Connect

I'm always open to learning, sharing ideas, collaborating on projects, and connecting with fellow developers.

🐙 GitHub: https://github.com/Swastik99-git
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swastik-biswal-b691592a6/

To all the freshers and aspiring developers out there: How are you preparing yourself for the changing job market? What are you learning or building right now?