What to do to gain Experience
- Reorient your mindset with how the hiring manager or recruiters view you and not how you present yourself.
How to know what the jobs require
- Job Descriptions
- Informational interview
- Linkedin Research
BE REALISTIC
Once you know what the requirements are
- Look for major roles and responsibilities.
- Prepare most IMPRESSIVE stories of your existing experiences.
- List out things you don’t know.
VOLUNTEER
Be ready to work for free
Good for networking
Professional orgs ( Make it easy for them ).
Small Local Business ( They need tech support ).
Create your own job ( This is possible ).
FREELANCING
You earn stuff
Can build your portfolio
Fiverr, Linked proFinder, UpWork
Start a Blog : Can get opportunities for networking. : Shows that you are up to date with the world.
Take additional projects from your current employer
- Join communities
- Shadow other employees
LEARN HOW TO SELL YOURSELF
Things to consider
- Networking [ I use Linkedin and online forums/communities (discord | IRC) ]
- Personal Branding [ I use Blogs and Github ]
Also read – LinkedIn Tips