Embarking on a journey as a self-taught full-stack software developer has been both rewarding and challenging.

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August 18,2023 at 3:10PM UTC

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Embarking on a journey as a self-taught full-stack software developer has been both rewarding and challenging. Despite being adaptable with new technologies and languages, the job search has proven difficult, with nearly 10 months of persistent effort and still no offers. The tech industry’s gatekeeping often overlooks raw talent in favor of traditional credentials. The hustle continues.

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AnonymousAugust 19,2023 at 6:27PM UTC
Raw talent? Well if I had a mission critical business application and had a person who was unskilled and untrained would I allow them into my code base to mess around? Heck no! It's fine to blame your lack of getting work on the tech industry gatekeeping while you toot your own horn but lets be realistic here. You have to earn your spot in a development team and many others are presently out of work. The tech industry is goin through a downturn not seen for a while, and it's definitely not over. Find a small startup that is willing to take you on, I am sure there are lots, learn how to work in a dev team. How to write and notate your code in a group code base, how to QA and test your own work. Then take that and bring your humble (not egotistical) self to an interview and let the next employer know how far you have come since you learned how to work in a team.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 19,2023 at 7:11PM UTC
THIS!
AnonymousAugust 21,2023 at 12:13PM UTC
Have you completed any certifications? If you have experience in another industry that can help you get a foot in the door. Demonstrate how you can use your skills to solve business problems. Every employer wants to hire a problem solver. Good luck!