Are you applying to remote jobs but never getting invited to interviews?
Here's a common reason why:
Here's a common reason why:
The #1 mistake I see many self-taught devs make:
Applying mostly for remote jobs outside their country.
Why is that a problem?
Applying mostly for remote jobs outside their country.
Why is that a problem?
The US, UK, EU, and almost any other country requires a VISA, work permit, or other forms of administrative overhead.
If you don't have any experience and/or don't stand out, for many companies, it's not worth spending resources hiring you.
So what should you do?
If you don't have any experience and/or don't stand out, for many companies, it's not worth spending resources hiring you.
So what should you do?
You can't afford to be picky in the beginning.
Once you get professional experience and "prove" yourself, you will become more valuable to the companies.
Try to apply more to companies around you, even if it's not fully remote.
Your main goal is to get professional experience.
Once you get professional experience and "prove" yourself, you will become more valuable to the companies.
Try to apply more to companies around you, even if it's not fully remote.
Your main goal is to get professional experience.
Try to apply for long-term remote freelance gigs.
Upwork is a good place to look for these.
Companies can hire you remotely long-term, but you will invoice them through Upwork.
This type of engagement does not require a visa/permit.
Upwork is a good place to look for these.
Companies can hire you remotely long-term, but you will invoice them through Upwork.
This type of engagement does not require a visa/permit.
A good way to showcase your skills and competency is by contributing to open source.
It might not get you a job immediately, but it can help you stand out and network with people who can hire/recommend you one day.
It might not get you a job immediately, but it can help you stand out and network with people who can hire/recommend you one day.
Don't forget to invest time into networking on LinkedIn.
Add new connections every day (recruiters from your area).
Add value to discussions if you can.
Help other people (engage with their content), and after some time, you can DM them to ask if they can help you somehow.
Add new connections every day (recruiters from your area).
Add value to discussions if you can.
Help other people (engage with their content), and after some time, you can DM them to ask if they can help you somehow.
BTW, here are a few tips to improve your resume:
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