How to Get a Remote or International Tech Job (Complete Guide)

The most common question I get is "How do I land a remote or international tech job?" In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact roadmap I would follow, from building core skills to the one thing you MUST do to get noticed by recruiters. This isn't just about resumes; it's about building a career that opens global doors.In this video, we cover:Why your first job should be local (and in-office).How to build a "social presence" that gets you hired.The right way to message recruiters so they actually reply.How to prepare for modern tech interviews that go beyond LeetCode.My personal story of failing a dream job interview and what it taught me.This guide is for any software engineer or tech professional, from early-career to experienced, who wants to break into the remote or international job market. You'll learn the actionable steps to stand out, get your foot in the door, and ultimately land the job.Full episode on YouTube ▶️https://youtu.be/GtPyXqFbCusBeyond Coding Podcast with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙Patrick Akil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Xebia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Timestamps:00:00:00 - The #1 Question You Must Answer First00:01:08 - Why Your First Tech Job Should Be Local00:03:14 - The Surprising Benefit of Working In-Office00:05:17 - The Easiest Path to an International Role00:07:09 - Mastering English: The Underrated Skill00:11:23 - How to Stand Out in the Age of AI Resumes00:14:31 - Proving Your Worth with a Strong GitHub Portfolio00:17:37 - Build Your Network Through Community and Content00:20:13 - The Right Way to Message Recruiters on LinkedIn00:23:20 - How Tech Interviews Are Changing (Beyond LeetCode)00:26:41 - What I Learned from Failing My Dream Job Interview00:28:08 - Your Complete Roadmap to Landing the Job#TechCareers #RemoteJobs #SoftwareEngineer