Before you think about applying, you need to have basic technical skills under your belt. Employers don’t expect you to be a senior developer from day one, but they do want to see that you’re serious about learning.
- Learn the basics: Start with foundational skills in your domain. If you’re into web development, learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. For mobile, explore Flutter or React Native. For data science, pick up Python and data analysis libraries.
- Work on small projects: Build a personal portfolio site, create a to-do app, or contribute to a community project. Even small projects show initiative.
- Understand version control (Git): Employers value collaboration skills. Hosting your work on GitHub or GitLab demonstrates that you can manage code and work with others effectively.
