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[Ákos Kőműves](https://hashnode.com/@akoskm)

Full-Stack Developer and Writer

Aug 19, 2022

# [How I got my first job as a software developer](https://akoskm.com/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-software-developer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

My first job interview was an absolute failure, and I'm so grateful for it. https://twitter.com/akoskm/status/1468834709467807746 You didn't see this coming, did you? 😄 This post is not about how I installed Python for the first time, how I dealt wi...

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[Faisal Albasu](https://hashnode.com/@Albas)

That guy who loves tech, cars, and anime

[Aug 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-software-developer/62ff2ebf059a9e046bd93966/comment/630e428a56df9e8e50256b98)

Moral of the story: Stick to the plan!

[Ákos Kőműves](https://hashnode.com/@akoskm)

Full-Stack Developer and Writer

[Aug 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-software-developer/62ff2ebf059a9e046bd93966/comment/630e428a56df9e8e50256b98#reply-630e4cd275af73ad1f05e84c)

That’s right Faisal! 🤜🤛

[Kirill Inoz](https://hashnode.com/@kirillinoz)

Web Developer | Technical Writer

[Aug 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-software-developer/62ff2ebf059a9e046bd93966/comment/6300d1d574730d13020f210a)

An interview in a bar sounds great. The opposite of much pressure in a “tight room with judges”.

Great story, Akos!

[Ákos Kőműves](https://hashnode.com/@akoskm)

Full-Stack Developer and Writer

[Aug 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-software-developer/62ff2ebf059a9e046bd93966/comment/6300d1d574730d13020f210a#reply-6300e9ec74730d13020f2564)

It was super strange then, I look at that interview different today. Thanks Kirill 🤝

[Csaba Kissi](https://hashnode.com/@Csaba)

Full-Stack Solopreneur

[Aug 19, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-software-developer/62ff2ebf059a9e046bd93966/comment/62ffa40b67b2030c206c2281)

Interesting story mate! Seems a crisis is coming if big brands do not hire at this time.

[Ákos Kőműves](https://hashnode.com/@akoskm)

Full-Stack Developer and Writer

[Aug 19, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-software-developer/62ff2ebf059a9e046bd93966/comment/62ffa40b67b2030c206c2281#reply-62ffa51c8bec3d0c4588c52e)

Thanks Csaba! Yup, several factors came together at an unfortunate time that halted hiring for big tech - but not only for them… But I believe once the conditions peak there will be a recovery.

[Mbaziira Ronald](https://hashnode.com/@MbaziiraRonald)

No human is limited

[Aug 19, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-software-developer/62ff2ebf059a9e046bd93966/comment/62ff3e678625c70446cbbd8d)

Stick to the plan 🚀

I am on it 🔥 🤝

I love the zeal and passion you had, Akos!

[Ákos Kőműves](https://hashnode.com/@akoskm)

Full-Stack Developer and Writer

[Aug 19, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-got-my-first-job-as-a-software-developer/62ff2ebf059a9e046bd93966/comment/62ff3e678625c70446cbbd8d#reply-62ff40538625c70446cbbdef)

Hey Ronald!

I'm happy every time my article resonates with someone and motivates them to do their thing! 😊

Thanks 🤝