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Re:Ask HN: What was your greatest accomplishment in 2016? on Thursday December 29, 2016 @01:10AM (#13275928)
Hey I really need some help I am in a similar situation and was wondering if I can get some advice on getting a job. I just have questions regarding what to put on my portfolio page like you did, and also what was the interview like? What sort of questions did they ask.

What if I started a company that creates MVP for startups?

I'm talking about 1000 - 1500$ barebone minimal viable products for university student level startups, I know many people who can get the funding for such a small budget, but I'm also willing to build them a beautiful application that mainly investors can look at and say "wow". On top of the 1500$ maybe I could get a small contract for extended work once the startup gets more funding, if I...

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Re:Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do on Tuesday December 27, 2016 @03:49AM (#13262037)
hahaha <3 thanks ninu, I'm not Google material, that is for the exceptionally chosen and talented.
Re:Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do on Tuesday December 27, 2016 @01:21AM (#13261623)
Toronto, ON!

I agree

Re:Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do on Tuesday December 27, 2016 @12:53AM (#13261546)
Thanks Dan, I am currently trying my final attempt and last hope that maybe if I show them a portfolio or link them to my github account, they are willing to hire.
Re:Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do on Tuesday December 27, 2016 @12:53AM (#13261543)
Thank you Sealord, You post means alot,

I would love to stick to mobile apps but majority of companies are looking for "Senior iOS developer" and the funny thing is they list frameworks that literally just surfaced in the tech community, yet these HR reps are asking for seniority and expert levels, on top of that you have things like Superiority in problem solving, x amount of years in agile dev/dev ops principles..etc

This is the overwhelming area, even if I want to do mobile development they ask for things that are senior level!

Your suggestion about establishing a relationship with space owners, and approaching startups is a good idea, I haven't thought about that to be honest.

Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do

I'm absolutely lost. I have been coding for so long but I have never had a software development job, I've been self taught and been on this road for so long. Surprisingly I have been extremely active in sports, I'm extroverted, I love being social and coding has been my passion. I can't get a job because the requirements and qualifications is way too demanding even though I am 100% I can handle...

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