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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Get a Job in Tech
March'24 - Issue #52
Mr. Ånand
March 24, 2024
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Our 52nd issue will be about common mistakes people often make when trying to secure a job.
Here are three common mistakes people often make when trying to secure a job in the tech industry:
Over-relying on online job applications: In today's competitive job market, simply applying for positions online may not yield the desired results. Instead, prioritizing networking and establishing a presence in the industry can be more fruitful avenues.
Creating only generic projects: While starting with basic projects like to-do or calendar apps is a good learning exercise, candidates should aim to develop more complex and innovative projects. Building solutions to real-world problems showcases practical skills and enhances interview discussions.
Following trends blindly: It's tempting to focus solely on learning technologies that are currently popular. However, aligning learning efforts with industry demand is crucial. Understanding what skills are truly in demand can lead to more targeted learning and better job prospects.
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More tips and resources related to job hunt will be shared in upcoming issues of TSC newsletter. Stay tuned!
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NxtWave - Frontend Developer
BUCK - Associate Software Engineer
Bhabha AI - Frontend Engineer Intern
DeltaX - Dev Ops Engineer
Toddle - Software Engineer, Mobile (React Native)
Blinkit - Multiple Roles
Remote
OmniSynkAI - Frontend Intern
ZOG Global - Software Developer Intern
Doola - Software Engineer, Backend
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Godaddy - SDE
McAfee - SDET
Zoom - Web DevOps Engineer
Clipboard Health - Backend Software Engineer
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HackerRank - Senior Backend Engineer
Tempo Labs - Product Designer
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💻Hackathons
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Online
Google AI Hackathon - Mar 18 - May 03, 2024
Rebase <01> - Mar 17 - Apr 21, 2024
GitLab Hackathon - April 22 - April 29, 2024
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HackVSIT 5.0 - Apr 19 - 20, 2024
HackByte - Apr 5 - 7, 2024
AceHack 3.0 - Apr 6 - 7, 2024
SMART BENGAL HACKATHON 2.0 - Apr 16 - 17, 2024
📆Upcoming / Ongoing Events
Haystack 2.0 - With Haystack 2.0 released to general availability in March, generative AI development is more accessible and fun than ever. Join us for a meetup and celebration, with three expert speakers inspiring you about what’s possible.
TILCONF - You can apply your talk for multiple categories.
React Universe Conf - You can submit your talks, CFP still open
GSOC - Google Summer of Code Contributor applications are OPEN! If you are a Student or a beginner in open source software development and 18+ years old, we hope you will apply, and celebrate our 20th anniversary with us. Apply by April 2.
GSOD - Google Season of Docs provides support for open source projects to improve their documentation and gives professional technical writers an opportunity to gain experience in open source.
GitOpsCon - The event is vendor-neutral and is being organized by the CNCF GitOps Working Group.
we_coded - we_coded isn't just another event, it's an opportunity to join together in a larger discussion about gender equity in tech. Together we can make an impact by sharing your thoughts, stories, ideas, and manifestos.
ETHTallinn - This event coincides with BananaConf, the largest web3 event in the Nordics, now in its third iteration. Be one of 200+ hackers developing 40+ projects with a focus on decentralized infrastructure, security, privacy, and scalability in the Web3 space.
DevRelCon - DevRelCon is the premiere global conference for Developer Relations, Developer Experience, and Technical Community Management. This is a unique opportunity to hear talks from industry leaders.
React India - The volunteer program is an integral part of React India and plays a big role in its continued success. If you would like to be a part of React India 2024
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