Re:Ask HN: Tips to find an iOS developer position *starting ...
by ratsimihah on Tuesday October 01, 2013 @12:05AM
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Thanks for the extensive reply. I am not sure where you saw that my code was in Google Code, but it's actually all in Github :) (github.com/hery)
I'm sure you do, but ensure your LinkedIn account (used by recruiters more than anything else) is in top-shape. You may want a Careers 2.0 profile (http://careers.stackoverflow.com/), though it is still pretty limited in scope, jobwise. Subscribe for alerts for relevant searches in http://www.indeed.com/.
Make sure you also have G+, Twitter, FB, etc. cleaned up and looking nice.
The main thing is to start now with all of this. Don't wait 2 months.
Finally the #1 way to find new jobs is networking. Not schmoozing/douchebag-networking, but through friends/family/friends of family. Every job except for my first that I've gotten was through a friend, family member or co-worker.
Also, getting involved actively in local groups that code and not just present is a great idea. Nothing wrong with going to presentations, etc. also http://www.meetup.com/find/ (iOS in Stanford: http://ios-development.meetup.com/cities/us/ca/stanford/?off...), but don't be a cheeseball and try to meet everyone. Just be normal.