[srfn]

Adam, can you please share, how in the world, this junior dev got hired with you?

I'm self-taught dev with multiple years of experience. I choose the hard route, even after AI. For me, programming is theory building, so I always choose understanding above all else.

Rock solid understanding of TypeScript, frontend and backed.

I have sent 100s of CVs. For Juniors, Mids and Seniors. Not even a single interview.

I will be glad for your thoughts on the matter.

[adamtaylor_13]

Man, I'm sorry to hear that. It's definitely a rough market out there right now and unfortunately my answer won't be helpful: it's my brother.

I wanted to help him transition into a new industry and had the capital and time to let him get up to speed.

That being said, perhaps there is a nugget there: networking with people you know is always, always, 1000% always more effective than firing CVs off. Not to say CVs don't work, but I hired my brother despite it not being in MY best interest. That's the power of relationships.