Yes on the demos. I think this helps show that you have the necessary skills. This is something I've noticed a lot of women getting back into programming after taking several years off for raising kids are doing.
Make sure you highlight any freelance work you've done. You might also find some volunteer work that would show off your skills and knowledge plus your ability to see projects through.
On the "excellent communication skills" thing, I think this is one of those HR mandates on a lot of listings. That's because it's often used as a legal way to reject applicants who are too old, too female, too minority/foreign, too physically or mentally different or just too different in any other way. It is what it is so those of us who don't fit the standard "brogrammer" mold have to work harder at finding a job. Just don't let it get your discouraged. You'll find something even if it takes longer.
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Yes on the demos. I think this helps show that you have the necessary skills. This is something I've noticed a lot of women getting back into programming after taking several years off for raising kids are doing.
Make sure you highlight any freelance work you've done. You might also find some volunteer work that would show off your skills and knowledge plus your ability to see projects through.
On the "excellent communication skills" thing, I think this is one of those HR mandates on a lot of listings. That's because it's often used as a legal way to reject applicants who are too old, too female, too minority/foreign, too physically or mentally different or just too different in any other way. It is what it is so those of us who don't fit the standard "brogrammer" mold have to work harder at finding a job. Just don't let it get your discouraged. You'll find something even if it takes longer.