Things You Must Do To Get A Junior Web Developer Job
Tags: webdev, beginners, career, codenewbie
Published: 2021-11-15 08:14:14

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## 1. Build A Portfolio Site Full Of Relevant Work

- Your portfolio is the first thing potential employers will look at when considering you for a junior web developer job, so your site needs to be a real reflection of your skills and personal brand.
- But, before you can load up your portfolio, you need to code it, launch it, and make sure it stands out from other websites.
- You’ll want to include any work you’ve done for companies or clients (with their permission) that you feel particularly good about, and remember to include projects that show your range as a design and developer. What’s important here is that you’re uploading strong, clean work that is indicative of both your skill level and brand.

## 2. Do Freelance Projects

- A great way to get some work for your new junior web developer portfolio if you feel like it needs some beefing up is to seek out freelance clients.
- Taking on projects as a freelancer will help you build business skills like negotiating, establish trustworthiness as a developer, and get you some up-to-date recommendations to show potential employers.
- It'll also give you the chance to gain experience for full-time entry-level web developer jobs (if that's your goal) while building up your bank balance.

## 3. Put Your Code On GitHub

- [GitHub](https://github.com/) is the industry standard for version control, and many companies want to know that you have hands-on experience before extending an offer.
- You can prove that and show off your best code by creating your own [GitHub account](https://github.com/join) and using it as a repository for your projects.
- After you get an account set up, make regular [contributions to GitHub](https://github.blog/2013-01-07-introducing-contributions/). This shows potential employers that you're consistently working on your junior web developer skills, even if they're only for imaginary projects.

## 4. Contribute To An Open Source Project

- If most of your coding so far has been for classes, mock projects, or solo gigs, you can also increase your teamwork cred by getting involved in an open-source project.
- Open source is the term for source code that's publicly available and can be modified by anyone.
- Getting involved in open source projects are the route to becoming a junior web developer. It will strengthen your development skills, get you hands-on experience and help you meet and network with other developers.

## 5. Participate In A Hackathon

- You can't turn around nowadays without bumping into a hackathon!
- They're fun and exciting ways to get to know tech people who share your interest, help tackle relevant problems, test your coding skills, learn from others, and maybe win prizes!
- At a hackathon, you'll end up coding on a team, and if you've been learning to code on your own, proving you can hack it with a team of coders makes you a lot more appealing to hiring managers at web development agencies.

## 6. Meet Techies Online And IRL

- Hopefully, you'll gain contacts at hackathons, but don't let the networking stop there.
- Keep reaching out to the people you meet, and learn more about the web development industry by talking online and in person.
- The easiest way to do this is through tech meetup groups.
- Almost every city has them, and if yours doesn't you can set up your own. Just pick the focus, find a place (even a coffee shop or local park will do!), and spread the word on social media, email, or in person.

## 7. Follow Industry News

- Make a point to keep up with what's happening in tech - this is critical for both your first web developer job interview and all the small talk you'll be making with new tech friends.
- You don't need to be an expert on every story or topic out there; just get to know what's hot and what's happening.
- You can read blogs or tech news sites over breakfast, listen to podcasts when you're walking your dog, or scan Twitter lists while you're waiting in line at the store.

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