Things could appear overwhelming and uncharted when you first enter the field of software development. It’s a big step to graduate from a coding boot camp or self-learning and enter the workforce, and you’ll likely trip and fall a lot until you get your bearings and gain confidence.
In the past few years, several junior developers have contacted me out of frustration to inform me about their rejections. They’ve worked incredibly hard and are on the edge of giving up.
If you’re looking for a job in tech, you know that it can be difficult and full of ups and downs. Being rejected or passed over for a desired position can be demoralizing or challenging to grasp.
Even now, as demand for tech talent increases, the struggle persists, and many job seekers believe that it has never been more challenging to get their ideal position.
Despite the fact that you could have made a few unsuccessful attempts to find your ideal career, You must, nonetheless, keep trying. Additionally, you need to be sure that you are not continually making errors that lead to rejections.
This post will outline seven potential reasons why tech companies might be rejecting you.
Let’s get started
You are building project portfolios that are not solving problems.
Before you can be considered for an interview for your dream job as a junior developer or software engineer at a leading tech company or burgeoning startup, you need to stand out. A strong software portfolio website is a must if you want to differentiate yourself from the competition.
The majority of tech recruiters typically have no interest in portfolio projects like calculators, weather forecasters, TODO lists, currency converters, etc. They seem to be too basic.
In order to differentiate yourself from the thousands of applicants vying for the same position, you must demonstrate some level of creative thinking and problem-solving.
In the majority of situations, I suggest tech newbies create a project that addresses a real-life problem. A tool that is simple and useful
You are applying to only the top companies.
The harsh reality is that you might not immediately get a tech position with the MAANG(Meta, Amazon , Apple , Netflix , and Google) after a year of starting your career. Many aspiring junior developers invest a lot of time applying to these businesses in the hope that one day they will get in touch.
While some people have been fortunate enough to land a position with top firms after learning software development for only a year, this may not be realistic for every junior developer.
Some startups in the software industry are willing to help junior engineers advance while they are employed there. Instead of waiting years to hear nothing from the best corporations, submit your applications to emerging tech companies aswell.
As your career progresses, prestigious firms will take notice of your work, and eventually, you’ll land your dream position.
Your problem-solving skills are not strong enough.
The core foundation of software development is problem-solving.
Think about it.
In order to create software, developers must first identify a problem. They must then determine how to resolve the problem. Then, they must figure out how to accurately convert both the problem and the solution into code such that a computer can solve the problem as effectively (or more effectively) as a human.
Along the way, there are also numerous problems that must be resolved, such as working in teams, identifying and resolving bugs, and meeting delivery deadlines.
Most interviewers are interested in learning how well you can analyze problems, come up with an effective solution, and then write code to implement that solution. It could be challenging to further persuade an interviewer that you are qualified for the position you applied for if you find it tough to demonstrate problem-solving.
Unrealistic Salary Expectations
In this age, people claim tech is the new oil.
While there are high-paying jobs in the tech sector, you must have some amount of work experience to demonstrate that you are worth the salary you are seeking.
As a junior developer, you are just getting started, and it could be difficult to find a company that will pay you well for your limited experience.
Spend some time learning about your role and the typical compensation for someone with your level of experience before applying for a job. Giving a firm a ludicrous estimate can put them off completely.
In general, exercise caution when disclosing your salary expectations to potential employers.
Poor communication during an interview
Conversational interviews are the norm. At the conclusion, an interviewer will question you about your work experience, coding skills, cultural fit, etc.
When the interviewer can’t ask you a question directly, they may ask a proxy question in an effort to learn more about you. The following are a handful of the most common questions I’ve heard:
- Which technologies are you most interested in learning more about?
- Can you tell us about a recent amazing project you finished?
- What programming language do you prefer?
These are all proxy questions. Actually, the interviewer wants to know if you have excellent communication skills.
You ought to be able to talk about anything relating to yourself as a junior developer.
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