I can't seem to land a programming job

Re:I can't seem to land a programming job by RUG3Y on Wednesday May 03, 2017 @04:54PM (#14259978)

There are a lot of responses here about resumes, self-confidence, etc, so I won't reiterate those things. What type of companies are you applying for? My background is a lot like yours (minus the boot camp), and I've had much better luck applying for smaller companies that are off the beaten path. I think if you find a small company that needs an in-house developer, could find a position to cut your teeth on and build experience.

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Re:I can't seem to land a programming job by jakobegger on Wednesday May 03, 2017 @05:55PM (#14260530)

I really have to agree on this.

I have a small software company looking for developers, and I get close to zero applications. 95% of people just don't consider applying at a small no-name shop, hell most of them have probably never even heard of my company (we are just two people after all).

So everyone applies to the well known companies, who don't even send a reply, and wonder why noone hires them, while all the small companies that would hire practically anybody don't even get any applications.

Anyway, that's what it looks like from my perspective.

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Re:I can't seem to land a programming job by RUG3Y on Wednesday May 03, 2017 @06:38PM (#14260850)

Are you still hiring? If so, I'd like to check your company out and send a resume over.

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Re:I can't seem to land a programming job by jakobegger on Thursday May 04, 2017 @12:43PM (#14266343)

Yes, I'm hiring: https://eggerapps.at/jobs.html

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