Getting into IT — many people's dream. Let's go through the steps needed for successful job hunting. Resume, portfolio and interview — all matter.
Writing a resume (CV)
1 page rule: For Junior 1 page is enough. HR and technical interviewers don't spend much time. Extra info distracts.
Important sections: Contact info (phone, email, Telegram), short objective (2-3 sentences — what you want to do and what you offer), technical skills (React, Node.js, Git, TypeScript), education, projects. For each project: name, short description, technologies, link (GitHub or live demo).
Avoid: Grammar errors, empty "Objective" section, only list of courses (no projects), 3+ pages.
Building a portfolio
3-5 projects enough. Each should show different skills: API work, authentication, CRUD, state management. Write README on GitHub — what the project does, how to use, what technologies. Live demo — Vercel, Netlify or other hosting. Viewing and running should be easy.
Good portfolio examples: To-do app (state management), weather app (API), blog (full-stack), e-commerce (more complex). Don't add copy-paste projects — they'll ask at interview.
Interview preparation
Technical questions: React hooks (useState, useEffect), JavaScript (map, filter, async/await), CSS basics (Flexbox, Grid). Practice on LeetCode or HackerRank. Algorithms matter but for Junior main focus — framework and projects.
Soft skills: Express thoughts clearly, break problem into parts, ask questions. Don't fear saying "I don't know" — "I don't know yet, but I'll learn" is better. Think out loud — interviewers see this.
Research the company: What it does, what technologies it uses. Ask questions at interview — shows interest.
Conclusion
Resume + portfolio + preparation = job. Take each seriously — results will come. 10-20 rejections at first — normal. Keep going and improve.
