#187: Beyond the resume - how to stand out in the competitive world of tech

The tech job market has become increasingly challenging with ongoing layoffs and strong competition for available positions. How can developers stand out when everyone seems to have the same credentials? This episode tackles the essential strategies needed to navigate this difficult landscape. We discuss how imperfect positions can still offer growth, and how enthusiasm, coupled with demonstrated skill, can help employers pick you as a candidate who will bring true value to their organisation.Join our community at pybites.circle.so to continue the conversation, expand your network, and access more resources to advance your Python career journey!___Level up your Python skills in just 6 weeks with our hands-on, mentor-led cohort program. Build and ship real apps while gaining confidence and accountability in a supportive community. Join an upcoming Pybites Developer Cohort today!Carlton Gibson's article:  https://buttondown.com/carlton/archive/if-i-were-starting-out-now/___If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us!For more Pybites:Pybites Books: https://pybitesbooks.com/Developer Mindset Newsletter: https://pybit.es/newsletter 💡Bob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/Julian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/Bob BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bbelderbos.bsky.socialJulian BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/juliansequeira.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pybites/Twitter: https://x.com/pybitesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pybites-podcast/id1545551340Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sJnriPKKVgPIX7UU9PIN1