Best Places to network my way into the software industry?
What is the best way to network my way into a software job? On paper I think I look like a terrible candidate, even though I’m actively building up my software portfolio. I’ve read that portfolio projects alone won’t get me a job when applying through traditional means, and that it’s better to network. So where do I go to network? Any and every tech meet up or hack a thon that I can? Would it be productive to strike up conversation with people at coworking spaces, or would they see me as a distraction/nuisance? Even though I’ve been staying sober until I get a tech job, should I go out drinking with tech people? I’m moving to a new city, and will need to find a (any) job to support myself until I find a software job. Should I apply to startup customer support or sales jobs, and hope that once I have that job I can slide sideways into a coding position? Optional background info: Started programming at age 12, studied Computer Engineering. Had a full stack developer position 25 hours per week my last two years of college under a toxic/micromanaging boss. Burned out, graduated and moved to a resort town for 4 years of working in hospitality. Now I’m ready to get back into the software world, and am building out a number of projects that have been floating around in my head and applying to jobs. On paper I have a 4 year gap in my resume which I think is killing my chances so far. Any help is much appreciated. 0 comments on Hacker News.
What is the best way to network my way into a software job? On paper I think I look like a terrible candidate, even though I’m actively building up my software portfolio. I’ve read that portfolio projects alone won’t get me a job when applying through traditional means, and that it’s better to network. So where do I go to network? Any and every tech meet up or hack a thon that I can? Would it be productive to strike up conversation with people at coworking spaces, or would they see me as a distraction/nuisance? Even though I’ve been staying sober until I get a tech job, should I go out drinking with tech people? I’m moving to a new city, and will need to find a (any) job to support myself until I find a software job. Should I apply to startup customer support or sales jobs, and hope that once I have that job I can slide sideways into a coding position? Optional background info: Started programming at age 12, studied Computer Engineering. Had a full stack developer position 25 hours per week my last two years of college under a toxic/micromanaging boss. Burned out, graduated and moved to a resort town for 4 years of working in hospitality. Now I’m ready to get back into the software world, and am building out a number of projects that have been floating around in my head and applying to jobs. On paper I have a 4 year gap in my resume which I think is killing my chances so far. Any help is much appreciated.
What is the best way to network my way into a software job? On paper I think I look like a terrible candidate, even though I’m actively building up my software portfolio. I’ve read that portfolio projects alone won’t get me a job when applying through traditional means, and that it’s better to network. So where do I go to network? Any and every tech meet up or hack a thon that I can? Would it be productive to strike up conversation with people at coworking spaces, or would they see me as a distraction/nuisance? Even though I’ve been staying sober until I get a tech job, should I go out drinking with tech people? I’m moving to a new city, and will need to find a (any) job to support myself until I find a software job. Should I apply to startup customer support or sales jobs, and hope that once I have that job I can slide sideways into a coding position? Optional background info: Started programming at age 12, studied Computer Engineering. Had a full stack developer position 25 hours per week my last two years of college under a toxic/micromanaging boss. Burned out, graduated and moved to a resort town for 4 years of working in hospitality. Now I’m ready to get back into the software world, and am building out a number of projects that have been floating around in my head and applying to jobs. On paper I have a 4 year gap in my resume which I think is killing my chances so far. Any help is much appreciated. 0 comments on Hacker News.
What is the best way to network my way into a software job? On paper I think I look like a terrible candidate, even though I’m actively building up my software portfolio. I’ve read that portfolio projects alone won’t get me a job when applying through traditional means, and that it’s better to network. So where do I go to network? Any and every tech meet up or hack a thon that I can? Would it be productive to strike up conversation with people at coworking spaces, or would they see me as a distraction/nuisance? Even though I’ve been staying sober until I get a tech job, should I go out drinking with tech people? I’m moving to a new city, and will need to find a (any) job to support myself until I find a software job. Should I apply to startup customer support or sales jobs, and hope that once I have that job I can slide sideways into a coding position? Optional background info: Started programming at age 12, studied Computer Engineering. Had a full stack developer position 25 hours per week my last two years of college under a toxic/micromanaging boss. Burned out, graduated and moved to a resort town for 4 years of working in hospitality. Now I’m ready to get back into the software world, and am building out a number of projects that have been floating around in my head and applying to jobs. On paper I have a 4 year gap in my resume which I think is killing my chances so far. Any help is much appreciated.
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