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The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Job in Tech

Jamees Bedford on August 30, 2019

👋🏼 Introduction I have been actively mentoring developers, both new and experienced, for just over half a year. One of the main concerns...
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Markie Tee

Thank you, James.
This was exactly the article I needed to read today. I can't say how many times I go back-and-forth with feeling READY and TOGETHER, and feeling like my portfolio sucks too much to continue.. ✌️

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Florian Rand • Edited

A porfolio never sucks. What sucks is not being aware that It sucks! If you know that, you have in front of you a road map to improve. Just don't give Up 💪!

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Jamees Bedford

You're very welcome 😀

It's such a common thing though, don't let it hold you back from going out and achieving what you want to.

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Chris Achard

Lots of great content here! I think a lot of this advice boils down to "show that you care"... and that will get you really far. Of course, you have to actually know your stuff as well - but just showing that you've put some time and effort into the process goes a really long way (and will help you get the interview at least!)

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DigitalEmma

This is super helpful, thank you for the share.

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Jamees Bedford

Yeah definitely 🙂 in some way showing that you have an actual interest in the role and company is always a good bet.

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Micah

Thanks for sharing all of these insights James ☀️

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Jamees Bedford

Always welcome Micah 🙏🏻

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huncyrus

I'm curious what others do if they have outdated portfolio, like me.
I working since 2003, but many of the projects I worked on was replaced after 2-3 years or not exists anymore. Near It, I worked multiple time just to refactor or revamp fully or partially backends or modules what is not so visible.
And to make it more fun, multiple time my contract did not agreed on to talk to 3rd party about nor use the work in my portfolio.

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Md.Rafiuzzaman Khan 🇧🇩

i like the part about portfolio - its never ready

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Jamees Bedford

It’s true!! 😂

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Sanket Dhole

Much needed info for new developers. I recently got job still helpful. Will share among my friends who are currently seeking job. Thanks for article.

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Jamees Bedford

Awesome 🙂 congrats on getting the job!!

Yes share it around I would hugely appreciate it!

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Matthew Collison

Fantastic guide with tons of practical advice mate 👍

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Jamees Bedford

Thanks so much, mate :) Really appreciate the feedback.

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Chintan Vankar

this is the article I was looking for thanks james.

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WISDOMUDO

Thanks for sharing, quite a educative!!

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Nav

Only read the first 5 paragraphs so far and its excellent mate! just had to show love... anyway back to reading haha ;)

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Jamees Bedford

Thanks mate! <3

Hope you find it really useful moving forward!