Ever since I started blogging and creating YouTube videos about software engineering career development, more people have reached out asking for help getting referrals to companies I’ve mentioned. Referrals can significantly boost your chances of landing an interview, so here’s how I recommend going about it. The best referral: someone you already know It’s probably…

The short answer is yes, getting a referral for your job application is absolutely worth it. While some companies may not prioritize referrals, most (at least in my experience) give them significant weight. I can’t provide exact numbers to measure their impact, but I can confidently say that having a referral is always better than…

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Thinking of applying to jobs on LinkedIn? While it’s a must-have tool for software engineers, not every feature is as useful as it seems. Let me share some LinkedIn tips with you.

Landing a job in tech isn’t easy (and neither is getting that second one). That’s where LinkedIn comes in. Whether you love it or hate it, LinkedIn can quietly boost your career, help you land referrals, and keep you on recruiters’ radar — all without taking up much of your time. But is it really…

Here is an excellent example of a project that I would recommend putting on a resume. It’s the kind of project that gets recruiters intrigued while providing a wealth of material to discuss during technical interviews.