From the course: Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End

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How do developers find jobs?

How do developers find jobs?

From the course: Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End

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How do developers find jobs?

- Let's talk about how developers approach the job search and how it's different from traditional jobs. You need to spend time with other programmers to make contacts, find out who's hiring, plus what the popular frameworks, platforms, and languages are. Every area is different, and the tools and languages that companies use are related to where you live. Almost 30% of all developers got their jobs because of a friend, while less than 20% found work by applying through a website. Companies value employee referrals because it's the best way to find experienced talent. Like in many businesses, it's not what you know but who knows you. A great way to participate in the local community is to attend local meetings. Now these are often called meetups. Meetup.com is a great site to find developer events in your area. Now most of them are free and a great way to start building connections. Attendance is only part of the…

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