Can't get a job as a software developer. What should I do?

DemonGroover · 2021-01-18T10:05:11+00:00

Change genders

Frosty_Herb · 2021-01-18T09:06:43+00:00

I fucking enlisted.

No other option but forward.

Build new skillset

Potado · 2021-01-18T09:34:58+00:00

I've been on both ends of the hiring process in Canada. Are you applying to remote jobs nation-wide? Are you using Indeed?

Software jobs should be relatively plentiful and shouldn't be high-stress like the one you mentioned. There's definitely a problem with your resume. Look through specific job postings and make sure you have all the keywords in there. People with limited knowledge of computers are filtering the resumes and they rely on the names of programming languages and toolsets heavily.

A lot of new grads put university work in their resume and aren't knowledgable in a specific industry role (ex. Javascript/React developer). That's another common issue. Become knowledgable in an in-demand specialty.

Best of luck

ComputerStrong · 2021-01-18T10:46:34+00:00

Don't live in Canada. 😎

Also, leverage your connections.. if you went to a top 20 uni, then it's likely that many of your classmates have good jobs at top companies. Employees often get bonuses if those that they refer get hired. Reach out to your former classmates even if you don't know them super well.

vinigrae · 2021-01-18T08:10:31+00:00

It’s annoying but keep checking..and most of all check for remote jobs, there’s uncountable software engineering Jobs out there, so you should consider remote jobs outside Canada as well

Legs2big · 2021-01-18T09:49:49+00:00

You should also consider relocating. Canada is not the whole planet. They don’t want you there, fine, f them. If you just focus on a place that shows no regards, don’t force it, be mobile. I am always ready to jump ships because I use companies the same way they use us: for a quick buck so that if something goes wrong, I was already looking elsewhere from day 1 for a better opportunity. Always stay on the lookout for better pay. Job hopping is where it’s at in the software field. And I noticed that the more I did interviews, the better I was getting at them. So do more interviews, and you’ll develop the “software interview skill” as I like to call it ✋😂.

NakamuraIwao · 2021-01-18T12:55:06+00:00

The issue is a 'resume' part I believe. Not because it is wrong or something. Just because you have to breach in through an HR which is usually some whoomen that have no idea what they hiring for and how to apply those skills. As a guy who is not a coder but in a software development - I wanna say that actual language you're coding on have very last meaning in terms of ability to code. You not need to know exact things but you have to know principles of software development and all that shit. Actually you can write in your resume whatever you want just to pass that dumb HR to have chat with the guy you're going to work with. But be careful not to overload your resume with things they do not need, bc you will be overqualified for them, means they have to pay you more and they not want. Every time you approaches some company - do that resume for that particular company. Less words, just facts. Will be good if you will just do like:

Project: BlaBlaProject. Short description here, not about project but about difficulties and goals you faced and solved.Skills used: Linux, Bash, Powershell, Python, C#, Selenium.

HRs usually quite lazy bitches, and more of that - they have thousand of resumes per position, so they NOT READ what you write. They just print your resume, highlight keywords, and that's all. One who will get more keywords - win the opportunity to meet tech guy which have a good chance of hiring you. Be firm with both HR and tech guy. Everyone like to have strong ppl around.Good luck!

i_am_your_hemeroid · 2021-01-18T10:02:03+00:00

Programming is one of the best but also one of the worst jobs. The best cos it's fun.

The worst cos programmers are the stupidest smart people and as a population for some reason they accept "high pressure", which in most cases means working overtime for free, which is something I'm not super interested in.

Still, sending out 1000 applications seems just strange. I never had a problem getting a job, but the market has changed since I was last looking for a job.

shivzuh · 2021-01-18T14:27:12+00:00

I had a Bully past manager who overworked me as an intern. When I left the company he putted a very bad reference letter in my name just because I refused to overwork more. Man people are fucked. It is 9 to 5 period. They want you to work for 9 to 9 and pay you 9 to5.fucking pigs

captainsaveahoe69 · 2021-01-18T08:25:29+00:00

Doesn't say what your skills are, are they current? If not learn a popular language? Other than that, keep plugging away, the demand is certainly out there.

GynocentrismCanSMA · 2021-01-18T11:25:13+00:00

Get any job you can, code in your spare time, and stay away from women :)

RangoDj · 2021-01-18T12:22:40+00:00

Start with bug bounties, since you already have a dev experience, it wouldn't be that hard to learn new tech. You can also make some money on the side plus you will have an edge on your resume.

Red_Liner740 · 2021-01-18T16:52:07+00:00

By law she’s not allowed to give you a bad review. They can be sued. All she’s allowed to do is confirm that yes you worked there And the time you worked there.
Work on your CV. Today’s hiring people are retards who only look at key words in the resume. For the most part they have no clue the actual job they’re hiring for.

I’m just outside Toronto. If you need to talk to a fellow MGTOW face to face lemme know.

DubsPackage · 2021-01-18T08:56:30+00:00

Look into temping.

MKUltraExtreme3 · 2021-01-18T12:22:56+00:00

Enlist, stay away from the females.

If you're good, there's enough and more opportunities for you in the military.

2021-01-18T16:23:35+00:00

I'm a Mechanical Engineering student, so I have no idea about the Software dev scenario, but you should look to expand your skillset, and try being a freelancer in the midtime to boost your resume. Honestly, I think that freelancing for local companies is an untapped market and can give you the flexibility you are looking for, as well as build good connections. As a software developer, you have the choice of freelancing that we core Engineers don't have. You should definitely look into that.

2021-01-18T18:21:01+00:00

Im younger than you I think but hear me out ;

Consider changing countries? East has more opening for software developers.

jimjames1967 · 2021-01-18T21:09:55+00:00

Join the military.

Edit: or go teach english in Vietnam. You'll only need to work 20 hrs a week for a nice cozy life.

Ketsa · 2021-01-18T12:34:59+00:00

People cleaning the trash here would laugh at this salary and work 40 hours a week.

IncorrigibleLee86 · 2021-01-18T12:45:00+00:00

Immigrate to the US. Check out the H1B visa.

Theodote25 · 2021-01-18T12:57:39+00:00

Start here for the correct mindset

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Fq7whG33wJLe2YukpKII1?si=nncOVT4HQyWye6tamiJMUw

closer_1 · 2021-01-18T13:42:50+00:00

You sound like a spoiled little bitch, are you a chick? You had a job and couldn't take the pressure?? Welcome to the real world. As a software developer you should be getting head hunted left and right if you have any decent skills. If you can't get a job your CV is shite. Create a LinkedIn profile, search for other software developers that have your specialities and see what they write in their profiles. Copy what they wrote and tailor it to you specific back ground. Go to freelancer or some other gig site and start working on projects. Build up your GitHub. You are an entry level employee, you will have a few years of crappy jobs. Suck it up and get experience.

DatDustDoe · 2021-01-18T14:48:27+00:00

I think the resume posters are right. Find a job you want, look up the posting in Indeed. Stuff as many of the keywords from it into your resume as you can. Even the stupid diversity and inclusion ones, anything they will scan for as a requirement. This is more time consuming because you're adjusting your applications, but it can help get you to the next step.

Chakra_Devourer · 2021-01-18T16:25:52+00:00

Look into remote work also and expand your field and not just from local companies.

nikonikosuru · 2021-01-18T16:41:56+00:00

Try this company. I've heard they're 'low pressure', at least in my country. But never, ever mention MGTOW there.

https://www.capgemini.com/ca-en/careers/job-search/?
search_term=Developer&filter_location=toronto&show_posts=20

thatsabitspicy · 2021-01-18T22:06:44+00:00

What a lot of college grads don’t understand is that they are looking for their dream job right out of college. You are competing for an entry level job with folks that will always have more experience than you.

That’s why unpaid internships and externships are a thing. The software development cycle has thousands of jobs that are indirectly related to what you’re trying to do. Start small in a documentation role and work your way up to being a developer. Nobody owes you anything. First, prove yourself.

MGTOWayoflife · 2021-01-18T22:54:59+00:00

Einstein's theory of insanity is to do the same thing and expect different results. Right now your resume is a problem.

Look up good resumes. Copy them obviously with your own skillset.

Do projects on the side if you can for free or for money.

If you have to, offer to work for free to get experience plus knowledge to put on your resume. Obviously time is money so don't devalue yourself too much or for too long. Use it as an investment to gain knowledge or connections so that you can get a job.

show-me-the-numbers · 2021-01-19T03:03:56+00:00

You have a 4yr degree and 2 yrs of interning for a skillset that takes 3 months of practice to become competent and 12 months to master.

plainnsimpleforever · 2021-01-19T06:43:01+00:00

Time to dust-off those side projects. The only times I made good money in software devel was when I got into my own projects. Don't know why anyone in software would want a 'job'.

dnnastyness1992 · 2021-01-19T08:04:56+00:00

Start selling roofs for storm restoration?

razer55600 · 2021-01-19T09:30:06+00:00

You stopped too early, you need postgraduate usually

haa119 · 2021-01-20T04:59:35+00:00

My two cents would be that try U.S. Try to get a compnay where women are not in management role. If tou find such a compnay than give your beat shot at interveiw.

Thirtysomething2019 · 2021-01-21T13:30:54+00:00

There's always barber college- dalton

glass_tumbler · 2021-01-18T15:39:52+00:00

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Title	Can't get a job as a software developer. What should I do?
Author	nabootuihj
Upvotes	37
Comments	47
Date	January 18, 2021 7:16 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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