How to Get a Software Engineer Job (tips from a hiring manager)

Tech layoffs have made the job search for software engineers incredibly competitive, and seeing thousands of applications for a single role can feel overwhelming. I saw over 3500 applications for one of my recent hires! But don't let the numbers discourage you. As someone who was on the other side of the hiring process, I'm sharing the strategies and secrets that actually help candidates get noticed and hired. We'll talk about how to optimize your resume for the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), the power of applying early and getting referrals, and what to focus on in every interview stage to prove you're the right fit.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:59 Applicants
1:31 Increasing the odds with your Resume
3:18 Best time to apply?
3:50 More resume tips
4:50 Linkedin tip
5:43 Getting prioritization
8:16 Recruiter screen
9:18 Hiring manager interview
10:37 Onsite interviews
12:44 Final interview(s)

Links Mentioned:
⭐️ System Design Primer - https://github.com/donnemartin/system...
⭐️ Frontend System Design - https://github.com/greatfrontend/awes...
⭐️ Data Structures and Algorithms - https://neetcode.io/

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