Job Search Resources and Tips

As a former bootcamp graduate I have been attempting to cast a wide net in my job search. In doing so I have compiled a list of resources and tips that I have been utilizing which I hope is helpful for others in a similar position.

Job Boards/Networks

• Angel.co
• Hire Tech Ladies
• Elpha
• Glassdoor
• LinkedIn
• Unicornboard

Skills-Based Recruiting

• Triplebyte
• Hatchways

Interview Prep

• LeetCode
• HackerRank
• CodeWars
• Tech Interview Handbook
• Check out my approach to technical interview post

Tips

• Make a portfolio!
• Write clear ReadMe's for projects you want to highlight
• Host your projects for recruiters/hiring managers to view easily! I love using Heroku personally.
• Write a technical blog
• Utilize the Tech Twitter network
• Join/attend local Tech Meetup groups and their slack channels
• Continue to code whether that is in the form of interview prep, personal projects or learning new skills
• Remember to take breaks. Finding a job is a full time job in itself but even then TAKE BREAKS!
• Ask developers you know if they would be willing to do a mock interview or informational interview
• Use your network! Often times you will find people happy to help in any way they can.

Do you have any tips or resources you would like to share?

Comments

[Kate Pond]

Thanks for listing these resources out and providing tips! I haven't taken a look, but did you use Jenkins or Gatsby for your portfolio?

Also, have you heard of employHer, {key : values}, Wayup, and the junior friendly remote positions that I curated by @2alin on Twitter?

I also haven't used this, but it looks interesting: Resunate.

And this is a super cool resource: [Diversify Tech]9diversifytech.co/).

And I like this article: 10 Job Search Tricks That Will Change Everything You've Been Doing

I have Toby that helps save all the resources that seem interesting.

[Konstantin BIFERT]

Thanks for all those resources ! ❤️
And she is using Ruby on Rails for her portfolio. 👌🏻

[kcarrel]

Thank you for answering a question I completely glossed over! Time to go drink more coffee.

[kcarrel]

Thank you for the awesome suggestions Kate!

[Kate Pond]

You're welcome! I hope they help too! 😊

[Alexis Ortiz Ojeda]

Great article! Currently in the job search process as well so I will definitely be taking a look at all those links! Thank you!

[Isa Levine]

Ooo this is good stuff--time to spend my Sunday doing some fix-ups! ;)

[Ben Fox]

I'd also suggest adding this to the list: keyvalues.com/, as there is a search for companies that hire junior devs too and have specific mentoring programs.