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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • May 12, 2023

Personal Branding & Job Search - The Most Practical Approach You'll Ever Find

Hila Fish

Passive applications fail. Treat job descriptions as flexible wishlists. Leverage GitHub and proactive product audits to make tech recruiters chase you.

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#1 about 5 min

Leveraging curiosity and communication for early career placement

Speaking up and demonstrating eagerness can uncover unexpected tech job opportunities.

#2 about 2 min

Highlighting business achievements instead of tasks on resumes

Focusing on specific business outcomes demonstrates value beyond basic technical competency.

#3 about 1 min

Expanding job searches geographically for better opportunities

Applying to hybrid and fully remote roles overcomes local market limitations.

#4 about 3 min

Submitting applications regardless of exact job description matches

Treating job requirements as flexible guidelines prevents self-rejection and increases interview chances.

#5 about 2 min

Using employee referrals to bypass traditional application queues

Seeking internal advocates significantly improves the odds of human resources reviewing your resume.

#6 about 2 min

Presenting non-developer projects using a GitHub portfolio

Organizing research or analytical work in a repository showcases technical organization and creativity.

#7 about 2 min

Gaining practical industry experience through open source contributions

Collaborating on public codebases provides real-world pull request and code review experience.

#8 about 2 min

Proving abilities through proactive work samples and fixes

Providing unsolicited fixes or critiques demonstrates effort and secures interviews beyond standard requirements.

#9 about 3 min

Enhancing professional visibility through community engagement online

Maintaining a healthy social media presence keeps your capabilities memorable for future hiring needs.

#10 about 3 min

Presenting technical talks regardless of industry seniority

Explaining fundamental concepts at conferences builds authority and generates inbound career prospects.

#11 about 5 min

Adopting a flexible mindset for networking and opportunities

Embracing unexpected connections and saying yes to new activities fuels career momentum.

#12 about 3 min

Using your full name to connect online personas

Keeping a consistent public identity ensures offline professional contacts can easily find you.

#13 about 2 min

Leveraging past career experience as a unique hiring advantage

Applying skills from unrelated industries creates a distinct candidate profile in tech.

#14 about 3 min

Standing out by approaching the application process differently

Shifting away from traditional application methods helps bypass heavily crowded candidate pools.

#15 about 3 min

Executing standard professional networking strategies in uncommon ways

Adding emotional vulnerability or a personal twist to conventional platforms attracts higher visibility.

#16 about 3 min

Maintaining persistence and consistent visibility in personal branding

Regular output and creative professional positioning eventually lead to continuous inbound opportunities.

#17 about 2 min

Protecting career ambitions from external negativity and detractors

Ignoring unsupportive feedback guarantees continued personal progression and eventual professional success.

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