[grover_hartmann]

So when you go out and look for a job, do you also expect the job to come to you, or you go after the job?

Nobody will give you a job on a silver platter.

Contributing to open source is one thing, looking for a job is another one.

Thanks for the advice though.

[playlist]

You are the specialist. Tell prospective employers how you'll solve their problems. Come at it from a position of strength.

In other words, use intent as a big magnet to draw people in. Intent is the most powerful word in marketing, and that's what you're doing. Find a way to make firms come to you, hat in hand.

[grover_hartmann]

I agree with that. Thanks for the advice.

[playlist]

You're welcome. Several years ago I gave this same advice to my daughters (both in their late teens). They've been gainfully employed ever since.

[grover_hartmann]

How do you know what their problems are though if they won't even give you a chance to an interview?

[seekingcharlie]

Guess. Honestly, you can simply look at any product shots they show on their company website & comment on opportunities etc from that. You'll probably be wildly incorrect, but you've already shown the initiative to award you the chance to interview.

[grover_hartmann]

Good advice. Thanks.