Write something in Readme's in your Github Projects
I can't tell you how many Github's I get sent or linked on resume's that just are full of empty or template readmes. Even just a paragraph or a few bullet points on what the project is and interesting parts, it goes a long way.
Build real projects for real people
It makes a huge difference if your experience and portfolio isn't just a bunch of tutorials that we've all seen a thousand times. Build things for real people. Seek out nonprofits or hackathons or indie hackers and build something for real users. Goes a long way in your credibility and experience.
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Write something in Readme's in your Github Projects
I can't tell you how many Github's I get sent or linked on resume's that just are full of empty or template readmes. Even just a paragraph or a few bullet points on what the project is and interesting parts, it goes a long way.
Build real projects for real people
It makes a huge difference if your experience and portfolio isn't just a bunch of tutorials that we've all seen a thousand times. Build things for real people. Seek out nonprofits or hackathons or indie hackers and build something for real users. Goes a long way in your credibility and experience.
Wow, awesome advise.