How to network yourself into a software development job

Networking is a very important aspect of anyone’s career. When looking for a job, networking is key to having access to positions that are not posted online as well as getting recommendations from people who are in the tech field. Nowadays online and in-person networking is the best strategy to securing a position in the field. Networking is also about meeting engineers that can help you learn new skills, collaborate on new projects and give you advice.

📝 Instructions

This lesson was designed to be followed as a task list, you can mark the checkboxes as you complete them. Take into consideration that these tasks will always be ongoing, you have to keep networking until you find a job:

• Research about sites where you can connect with other software engineers.
• We recommend you register on these sites and register on user groups:
• Reddit.
• LinkedIn.
• Discord.
• Slack channels.
• Meetup.
• Whatsapp groups.
• Connect with anyone who can directly impact your job search and help you move the needle closer to your goal.

• Recruiters, hiring managers and executives.

• Former colleagues.

• Friends.

• Alumni from college, bootcamps.

• Acquaintances.

• User groups.

You can use LinkedIn, email or reconnect personally with anyone who might help you move your career along.

• Open the Networking Templates page and find some message templates for user groups, recruiters and hiring managers. Use them when contacting your new acquaintances.
• Create a plan to message recruiters, hiring managers and peers via email and/or LinkedIn. Try to message at least 5 people per week from the list. Make sure to set up a system that will remind you to connect with those people on a regular basis.