developer advocacy and the job search w/ ali spittel
guest: ali spittel, leads developer advocacy at aws amplify
- build a portfolio site instead of relying only on linkedin, since you control the story and can show real projects
- skip the generic to-do list or restaurant app and build something you would actually use yourself
- teaching a concept through a blog post, video, or talk proves you understand it and builds communication skills employers want
- do the job before you get the job by creating content, speaking, or building demos in the space you want to break into
- keep team morale up by sharing positive user feedback internally, not just flagging what is broken