job search q&a w/ dev advocate lawrence lockhart
guest: lawrence lockhart, dev advocate
- apply in high volume right now since competition is fierce and referrals help bump your application up in the stack
- consider adjacent roles like sys admin, qa, or business analyst as a strategic step toward the job you actually want
- build a portfolio with varied projects, including one full stack build with real backend logic, not three similar clones
- make at least one project personal and meaningful since passion for your own work signals you'll care about the employer's work
- get out of your head and network in small chunks, even as an introvert, since people often make the difference in landing a job