Recruiter Exposes the Truth About Junior Developer Jobs

2. Market context: the new reality of volume and filtering

3. Why the usual channels fail: LinkedIn, easy apply, and ATS pitfalls

4. Resumes: your fast-food flyer, not a biography

5. Portfolios and projects: what they’re for, and what they’re not

6. Network like a recruiter: get off the job boards and be proactive

7. Timing matters: why December and August are opportunities

8. What actually gets people hired: productivity, tenacity, and fit

9. Technical skills — what to learn and how much to stress about the “right” language

10. Predictions: more startups, smaller teams, and the role of AI

11. Quick hot takes (David Roberts)

12. Actionable checklist: how to behave like your own recruiter

13. Recommended resources and further reading

1. How has the junior developer job market changed in recent years?

2. Does updating my LinkedIn profile and resume still matter?

3. Should I focus on a portfolio website or just GitHub projects?

4. Is it worth optimizing my resume for ATS systems?

5. What tech stack should I learn to get hired?

6. When is the best time to apply for jobs?

7. Should I use LinkedIn ‘easy apply’?

8. How do I stand out if thousands apply to a job?

15. Closing summary

Recruiter Exposes the Truth About Junior Developer Jobs

Recruiter Exposes the Truth About Junior Developer Jobs

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