Get a Job Without Even Applying | Junior Jobs

The 2-Hour Job Search 👉 amzn.to/49XzYEH
Today I chat with Andrew Herman, a recently hired junior developer, where we talk about how he got his first job in tech without even submitting a job application, because of the relationships he built on LinkedIn.
Andrew also mentioned www.meetup.com/ for connecting with local developers.
_______________________
▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses):
1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout!
crushing.digit...
2) Finally learn Data Structures and Algorithms algolab.so/p/1...
3) Struggling learning how to code? Get FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman calendly.com/c...
4) Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr huntr.co/?via=...
_______________________
▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: [e-mail]
_______________________
These are some fun words: how to become a software engineer, how to become a software engineer with no experience, software engineer, how to get a software engineering job, how to become a software engineer without a degree, how to get a software developer job, how to get a software development job, how to get a software engineer job with no experience, how to get a software engineer job without a degree, how to get a developer job with no experience, how to get a tech job with no experience
_______________________
▶*Some of the links and other products that appear in this video are from companies for which the channel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
▶Sponsorship and business inquiries: [e-mail]

[@junior_jobs]

How's your job search going?

[@afnan_a]

I tried but didn't get yet.

[@junior_jobs]

@@afnan_a What seems to be your biggest struggle in the job search?

[@afnan_a]

@@junior_jobs Couldn't get it.

[@Di-rr3mj]

Lack of technical experience

[@JoshGodwinArt]

So I feel the interviewee contradicted some of what you said at the start as it turns out he spent about 16 weeks networking. Next he put in 100 hours on an assignment for the company. I won't disagree that maybe these are the things that are required now, but it's a shame for sure.

[@junior_jobs]

Great thought! The important point for me is how early he started. He didn’t wait until the end of his bootcamp, like so many people do, so his network was primed and ready when he actually had the skills! Which meant, he was hired before he even graduated ❤️

[@arelis_reyes19]

Really nice video!

[@junior_jobs]

Thank you!

[@LukeAvedon]

WHOA This is sooo good.

[@DanEMO592]

Okay not to be a hater but I see this approach talked about by mostly white people. It’d be cool to hear from non-white people about how networking actively helped them in their search

[@junior_jobs]

Absolutely! If you're interested in hearing from more diverse backgrounds, you can check out some of our other videos here (www.youtube.com/@junior_jobs/videos). I don't have a quick summary of each developers' job search approach, so you'd have to do some digging, but the thumbnail should direct you to those who share a similar background as you.

[@DanEMO592]

@@junior_jobs I appreciate your response. I am not trying to be abrasive but I want to make sure people are aware that the degree of goodwill they may experience is variable. I was told by a more seasoned dev to reach out and ask who the hiring managers might be for positions I am interested in. When tried this, the company told me they can’t share that information with me. When I explained this to the seasoned dev, he was shocked as if that had never happened to him before. I can’t help but feel like he had benefited from being an average looking, slim white man while I am an average looking, heavier Latino man. That doesn’t mean this strategy doesn’t work. I’m sure it does. I just want people to know that their response rate might be below what this person being interviewed may have experienced

[@junior_jobs]

@@DanEMO592 You're absolutely correct that any individuals mileage may vary with really any job search advice 👍 I have no doubt that your experience is not uncommon, such is the reason why I try to talk to a variety of folks from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you know of anyone who broke into tech from a non-traditional background who fits your demographics, send him or her my way! I'd love to interview them!

[@thetechdad87]

This is good advice. I have been trying this tactic I hope to get results like you do!! I'm still building my brand through KZbin and LinkedIn in hopes I can land a position and help the next one. Good job

[@junior_jobs]

Very nice! When you finally get that job, let me know! Would love to have you on!

[@thetechdad87]

@@junior_jobs for sure! Looking forward to it.