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Hi, so I hope anything I say is useful to you and not just a bunch of random shit spewing from my keyboard. I don't want to echo what others have already said, e.g, part of the process is luck, so I'll share my approach. I'm a high school drop out, so I couldn't rely on my educational background. Instead, I just focus on attributes that are core to who I am. 1. Show your potential; early in your career, people hire for what potential you have.
2. Be calm, but show how hungry you are to learn and grow. Don't come off scattered brained or all over the fucking place.
3. Remember, most job qualifications tend to represent the perfect candidate, but that's rare so don't let it discourage you. Just don't be stupid and apply for roles that are clearly outside of your experience. e.g., must have 10 years of programming in Java.
4. When you get a job that's technical, make the leap. Commit to what you want and don't distract yourself out of fear.
5. Always be networking, but don't network in a way that makes you look desperate. Lastly, enjoy this experience. It's on temporary and just because someone says no, it doesn't mean you're a piece of shit. Finding a job is like dating - just because someone says they like you, it doesn't mean you'll be happy and just because someone rejects you, it doesn't mean you won't find someone. On that note, enjoy your weekend. |