How I Would Get My First Job If I Started Over

How do I know I am ready?
When should I start applying?
Where should I start appylying?

Just some of my thoughts on the job market. I know a lot of you are out there searching, so I thought I would throw this together.

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[meetgor]

You missed a trick, "you'll get jobs faster, Blazingly Faster!"

[ridafkih]

Yes! One-hundred percent! Building something yourself has and continues to be the ABSOLUTE best way to learn! Especially if the project *means something to you* . Something that you personally find would be useful, interesting, or fun is a good way to stay engaged. Not only that, but the more interested you are in *your project, * the more that rubs off on the recruiters during interviews when you talk about it! They will be able to sense that passion and excitement versus if you were to say... talk about the calendar, to-do list, or calendar you built.

[chrispian]

"The harder you work the luckier you're gonna get!" YES!!

[surohittandon]

I’m a senior MLE and your advice on interviewing being a skill is spot on. I hate it but you’re very right

[xetta]

I actually really enjoy videos like these because it kinda helps me realize im on a good path and gives me pointers on what i could do better in terms of road-mapping my future career

[Oxxyjoe]

This is either a 100% awesome message and video, or it just has what I want and need at this moment. Really cool and encouraging and just practical advice.

[UnhingedNW]

This is awesome Prime. I really appreciate it. I just started working on my resume and getting ready to job hunt.

[TheJockerproductions]

This video came at the right time. can't thank you enough Mr. Primeagen

[brandonlittlejohn]

thank you primeagen! i've been programming for a couple years now, started on my own, went to a bootcamp (completely bombed it) been working on some personal projects of my own for some time now but have yet to apply for jobs because I feel like I'm missing something before i'm hireable. but likee you said I need to just take that leap and believe in myself ! seen a lot of your videos man and resonate with you quite a bit about many things, so seeing you successful makes me feel like I can do it too

[dqfan]

I got a degree in IT instead of Computer Science. When I interviewed for programming positions, I got turned down quite a bit. I failed quite a few programming interviews due to gaps in knowledge. It didn't discourage me but inspired me to learn why I was failing interviews. I started studying data structures and algorithms. I'd take an interview after studying 1-2 months. Then, I'd fail again. Sometimes the interviewers gave me great feedback and I was able to use the feedback to address gaps in my knowledge. After a year of this, I landed the best job I've ever had. Failure isn't a bad thing. Use it as a catalyst to propel yourself forward. Never be afraid to fail. Failure is the greatest teacher.

[Huntabyte]

Sending this as my response to this question from now on. Incredible advice.

[Alex.Shalda]

The most valuable video on this channel to me, thank you

[cvidal]

You’re amazing dude, you read my mind. Right now I’m in the coconut oily stage, practicing interviewing to get a second job

[luiscarloscorderopena]

Quality content 100%, very accurate advice, as always!

[marctse]

As long as I am blazingly fast to a new Primeagen video, I will get hired.

[ryancastner]

my favorite thing is the memes and fun aside clips you do, reminds me of the office .

[florindobinciuc]

Thank you for this GEM! Blazingly nice!

[MrLewy]

This is some of the best advice I've seen on yt for getting a programming job, keep up the good work. Love the content :)

[maruko]

Thank you. Just got rejected on a SWE junior level job interview yesterday even though my technical skills are enough, the HR interview didn't go well. You are right, interview skills are a separate thing. It stings to be rejected ngl but what I can do rn is to improve. Thank you again, Primeagen!

[pnkboy]

This is gold, I've been studying for a few months on software development and I've been stuck for the latest months cause I thought I needed always to be perfect on every bullet point of a job on LinkedIn and this made me anxious and stuck, this really gives me the boost and clarify to me so I put in more work, thanks a lot Daddy primeagen.