--- title: "Discussion on \"How I got my first job as a developer\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"How I got my first job as a developer\". by making simple projects seem big" url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [How I got my first job as a developer](https://yuridevat.hashnode.dev/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) by making simple projects seem big Aug 21, 2022 Β· 14 min read Β· yuridevat.hashnode.dev Updated Nov 4, 2022 Read the article - [#4articles4weeks](https://hashnode.com/tag/4articles4weeks) - [#week1](https://hashnode.com/tag/week1) ## Written by [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) @YuriDevAT Β· Vienna Austria [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) Accessibility Advocate | Frontend Developer πŸ€“ | Content Creator | Blog Post Writer | Mentor πŸ’Ÿ | DE | EN | JP πŸ‘‹ Selftaught Accessibility & Frontend Developer πŸ™† Improving the world with accessible web content ✍️ Content creator, Tips on how to get into tech ## Responses 26 Markdown supported Β· βŒ˜β†΅ to post [Michael Rehnert](https://hashnode.com/@killshot13) [Sep 13, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/631fe98d6c86d75accc7f946) Good lord! That was impressively thorough. I love how you intertwined your existing knowledge and attention to detail with sensible humility throughout, in the sense that, for some of the topics, you didn't claim to have personal experience but just what you had heard or read about it. I would add that one should apply this method to any previous experience, whether or not it was within the IT industry. Take any knowledge already gained or prior exposure to tech-related concepts, even if only troubleshooting a coworker's buggy computer, and apply the same template. While still being truthful, you should leverage each bit of experience and any takeaways to your advantage, both on your resume/CV and during the interview. [Andrew Baisden](https://hashnode.com/@andrewbaisden) [Sep 10, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/631c7ab33e8d6f3497ad2c6c) Very good article [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) that was definitely worth the wait and a good read. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Sep 13, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/631c7ab33e8d6f3497ad2c6c#reply-63200db7526d775aa7f67515) Thanks Andrew. Appreciate it! [Oleg Gromov](https://hashnode.com/@oleggromov) [Aug 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6308ea154d50fd71142c78c1) An interesting thing is that even as you progress through career, knowing how to package and present your work (as well as yourself to that matter) will always remain an invaluable skill. After interviewing hundreds of developers I know that many _amazing_ and talented developers don't even try to stand out. And that's a pity. [Zach](https://hashnode.com/@Sarette) [Aug 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6308aca44d50fd71142c6cd9) In my honest humble opinion, the interviewer is already bored. Very unrealistic. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6308aca44d50fd71142c6cd9#reply-6308ef0538843b71397830fc) I guess everyone has to find their own way that works best for them. With this kind of presentation I could skip the second round and got the job the next day. And I wish that I can help many others have the same success with this approach as well. [Zach](https://hashnode.com/@Sarette) [Jun 23, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6308aca44d50fd71142c6cd9#reply-66777e25a33fca1e3a48c32e) You got lucky, kid! [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aquib](https://hashnode.com/@aquibj0) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6307cb42a2817f68c2fde3fb) Damn, this was really interesting read πŸš€ [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6307cb42a2817f68c2fde3fb#reply-6307df1f79f56556d0cbb984) Thanks for you comment Aquib. [Sameer Ijaz](https://hashnode.com/@SolverSamy) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6307b6230e45d758b7f83ed1) It's my first time reading someone article with this much focus.I'm new to this field ,and this article has just boosted my confidence. since I've no money to spend so any courses πŸ˜ƒ so I'm learning at my own.To be honest it's seems hard now but I now I'll worth it if I stick to this core of the actions I've just learned HTML5 and CSS3 now I'm going to start my love JavaScript i'd your guide like how much time should I spent on JavaScript .(also GitHub , replit on their way) [Oye Ibrahim](https://hashnode.com/@Oye) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6307aac179f56556d0cbb153) I really enjoy reading this [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6307aac179f56556d0cbb153#reply-6307deeda2817f68c2fde61e) Glad you enjoyed. [Avinash Vagh](https://hashnode.com/@avinashvagh) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630799f00e45d758b7f83a17) Damn' this is mind blowing πŸš€ thank you so much. Its gonna very much helpful to me as I'm gonna looking for job from next month. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630799f00e45d758b7f83a17#reply-6307dedfa2817f68c2fde617) Glad it helped! Wish you best of luck at job hunting πŸ€ [Lucy Macartney](https://hashnode.com/@codingwithlucy) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6307943e79f56556d0cbad89) What an amazing way to present a project! This is so clearly laid out and interesting and I would have never thought of presenting something like this. Love it! [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6307943e79f56556d0cbad89#reply-6307debc79f56556d0cbb976) Thanks Lucy ☺️ [Anderson Osayerie](https://hashnode.com/@andemosa) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630778180e45d758b7f833d4) A lot of useful information that would help on a job interview. Thanks for this article [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630778180e45d758b7f833d4#reply-63078d3979f56556d0cbac4e) Thanks for your comment Osayerie! [heyiamsra](https://hashnode.com/@heyiamsra) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630753d30e45d758b7f82c1d) It was a great read !! Thank you so much Julia for sharing this insightful information 😊🀍 [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630753d30e45d758b7f82c1d#reply-630764ff0e45d758b7f82ff3) Glad to hear Sonali! [Rabiul Akand](https://hashnode.com/@Rabiul) [Aug 23, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6304a2373f9519428cceabb5) Informative πŸ‘, we want more and more like this one πŸ₯° [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 25, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6304a2373f9519428cceabb5#reply-63070ab40e45d758b7f81b35) Thank you so much for you comment Rabiul! [Bilal Khan](https://hashnode.com/@ibilalkayy) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/63039e9109d19537666e9c3a) You focused on quality instead of quantity. [Eleftheria Batsou](https://hashnode.com/@eleftheriabatsou) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6303855bff6e7b36fa46963c) Great writeup, I loved all the information you shared! Keep it up with the rest of the challenge :) [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6303855bff6e7b36fa46963c#reply-6303bb1cff6e7b36fa46a25a) Thanks Eleftheria, really means a lot. I am trying my best to keep the good work up. :) [Dinesh](https://hashnode.com/@Dineshs) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630371f88cb53b2c16268455) Very well written πŸ‘. This would definitely help out someone who is trying to get their first job as a developer. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630371f88cb53b2c16268455#reply-6303bad409d19537666ea3da) Thanks for your comment Dinesh! [Md. Musfiqur Rahaman](https://hashnode.com/@musfiqdehan) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630369c714c73b2c3b915db4) This article is a gem. Thanks, Julia, for sharing your experience. I never thought many things could be told for only an HTML, CSS, and JavaScript project. Gain a lot of insights from this article. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630369c714c73b2c3b915db4#reply-6303babaff6e7b36fa46a24a) Thanks Musfiqur. Glad it helped. [Horia](https://hashnode.com/@Bolohori) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630365918cb53b2c16268120) Your methods are good practices that every beginner developer should know and build upon. I am also a self taught FE developer with 6+ years experience and I used many of your tactics in interviews along the way. In fact, just coming from an interview where I used some of them and it went great :) In this fast paced and constantly changing branch, versatility is an important ability, as it's almost impossible to master all concepts/technologies required in a project. If you say that your mindset is oriented towards constantly learning new things and adapting to challenges, it will give you a big advantage in interviews. Make this look like one of your strenghts and it will get you a long way. Best of luck Julia, and thank you for the article. Congratulations on your job, you're going to be a great developer ! [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/630365918cb53b2c16268120#reply-6303ba9109d19537666ea3c2) Thank you for your comment Horia! I really appreciate it. [DAWUD ADAVIRUKU](https://hashnode.com/@Dawudsky) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6303132a14c73b2c3b91487b) Excellent article. Thanks for putting this up. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6303132a14c73b2c3b91487b#reply-63031fde14c73b2c3b914b2a) Glad you like it, thanks! [Sachin](https://hashnode.com/@sachudj) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6303120b8cb53b2c16266caa) Great writing and presentation skills you have got. You have articulated your thought beyond imagination. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6303120b8cb53b2c16266caa#reply-6303ba63ff6e7b36fa46a236) Thank you Sachin. Really means a lot. [Ash Vic](https://hashnode.com/@AshCatchEmAll) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/63030a7914c73b2c3b914676) So much valuable information here. Thank you for sharing (^\_^) [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/63030a7914c73b2c3b914676#reply-6303121a8cb53b2c16266cb9) Thanks Ash ☺️ [Ammaar Aslam](https://hashnode.com/@ammaaraslam) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6302ca6214c73b2c3b913dfc) Very insightful article [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT)! Especially the "[How to write about this project in your CV](https://yuridevat.hashnode.dev/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer#heading-how-to-write-about-this-project-in-your-cv)" section. I learned something really valuable from this article. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to more amazing articles from you! [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6302ca6214c73b2c3b913dfc#reply-630311ff8cb53b2c16266ca4) Thank you Ammaar, appreciate your comment. [Victor Eke](https://hashnode.com/@Eke) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6302c8da14c73b2c3b913dd7) Amazing writing, Julia. Sold this project better than most full-stack projects built on complex technologies I've seen. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6302c8da14c73b2c3b913dd7#reply-630311d714c73b2c3b914845) Thank you for your comment Victor, it really means a lot! [K M H Mubin](https://hashnode.com/@kmhmubin) [Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/63027bd814c73b2c3b913645) After reading the whole article, I'm speechless. How can a person present a simple calculator as the product of the yearπŸ™ˆ. It explains how to write the project details on the CV and how to Present it to the Interviewer. > I recommend this article for a new developer who is confused about how to write and present the project during the interview process. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/63027bd814c73b2c3b913645#reply-630288f314c73b2c3b91380f) Thank you so much for you kind words ☺️ [Heri Yanto](https://hashnode.com/@HeriYantodotDev) [Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/63025fe6dc09f71f101c7ec9) What a great article! You made a robust plan for your project. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/63025fe6dc09f71f101c7ec9#reply-630271228aba0d29c14d54c9) Thanks Heri, it means a lot! [Alex Bourlotos](https://hashnode.com/@alexbourlotos) [Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6302594bdc09f71f101c7d6f) This is very smart! I actually worked as a QA for a software team before becoming a developer so I was exposed directly to the agile process before I learned the code! I think this is spot on. Focusing on talking about the software development lifecycle, working with others and estimating time are much more important to a hiring entity than whether or not you can find a solution to a coding problem. [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) [Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-developer/6301c911dc09f71f101c66af/comment/6302594bdc09f71f101c7d6f#reply-6302608a8aba0d29c14d51b2) Thanks for your comment and sharing your insights Alex!