Optimize your Github Profile

Github is one of the first platforms that recruiters visit when reviewing your developer profile, a strong GitHub will make you stand out and may end up being paramount during your job search.

Build a customized GitHub that stands out and showcases how you are, your projects, and your skills. Overall having a fun and friendly profile for recruiters and other developers to visit.

📝 Instructions

Please read carefully the following task list and mark the checkboxes as you complete them:

Github

• Read the Github page.

Profile

• Profile picture - Add a neat professional headshot or a cool avatar.
• Write a short bio: 1-2 sentences about yourself as a developer.
• Add your email link.

Create a stunning ReadMe

• Check these awesome Github profiles for inspiration.
• Watch this Youtube tutorial.
• Check this GitHub Profile README Generator

If you prefer written instructions, follow the next steps:

• Go to https://github.com/new just like when you want to create a new repository.
• Name the repository with your username, for example, Riciglianomarcelo/Riciglianomarcelo.
• As soon as you type it in, you will be greeted with a message telling you about this _secret_special/ repository.
• Write a few bullet points about yourself as a developer (projects you’re working on right now, interests, technologies you’re learning).
• Mention your interests and the type of projects you would like to collaborate in.
• Add your LinkedIn link.
• Add GIF and emojis Check out some resources to do it here, and then look up its HTML entity on https://www.fileformat.info/index.htm .
• You can check out this ReadMe tutorial: https://dev.to/supritha/how-to-have-an-awesome-github-profile-1969.
• You could also check this[step by step] tutorial (https://scribehow.com/shared/Create_a_Special_ReadMe_file_on_GitHub__hijrKC84QbuQubZzCXkvoQ?referrer=workspace)

Contribute & collaborate

• Make sure you contribute to at least 5 external projects. Keep collaborating, a green dashboard is super important!