Fragmented - Android Developer Podcast

238: How to Land a Job (if you got laid off or if you're just starting out)

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In this episode, Donn talks about the tips and tricks he's used over the last 20 years of consulting, freelancing and working full time to find jobs and new opporftunities. We're hoping some of these tips help those affected by the recent tech layoffs.These are tips that Donn still uses to this day. They work wonders to help you land a job quickly when you do them.The tips:Update your LinkedIn Profile and Build a Resume with the LinkedIn Resume BuilderSet your LinkedIn status to "Open to Work" via the "Open to Work" feature on LinkedInDirectly Reach out to Recruiters you know or have interacted withManual Discovery: Visit various companies career pages and job board and apply directlyAncillary Tips to Boost Your Chances of Landing a Job:Blog about the technology you’re looking to get a job inCreate a demo app or an app you can use to showcase your talents and put it on GitHubRecord a How To Video and post it to YouTube showing how to do something, such as a tutorialRecord/Start a podcast or reach out to hosts