How to Ace Job Interviews and Build a Strong Tech Presence on LinkedIn

Getting started in tech can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure how to showcase your skills or land job opportunities. Whether you're a developer, designer, data analyst, software engineer, virtual assistant, or in any other tech field, this guide will help you leverage platforms like LinkedIn, Hashnode, GitHub, and online portfolios to increase your chances of getting hired.

The "Learn Publicly" Strategy

One of the most effective ways to stand out is to learn in public. This not only shows recruiters your progress but also helps you build an audience that values your insights and experiences. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to do this:

Step 1: Announce Your Learning Journey (Monday)

On Day 1 of your learning journey, post an update on LinkedIn about what you’re about to learn. It could be a programming language, a new design tool, or a data analysis concept. Here’s an example:

“Excited to start learning Python for Data Science! This week, I’ll focus on data cleaning and visualization. I’ll share my challenges, solutions, and key takeaways by the end of the week. Follow along!”

This sets expectations and keeps you accountable.

Step 2: Document Challenges and Solutions (Throughout the Week)

As you learn, take notes of the challenges you face and how you solve them. If you’re coding, save your debugging process. If you’re designing, document your iterations. If you’re working on analytics, showcase how you interpreted data.

Step 3: Share an Article on Friday

At the end of the week, write a detailed article summarizing:

• What you learned

• Challenges you faced

• How you overcame them

• Errors you encountered and how you debugged them

• Useful resources that helped you

Where to post: Platforms like Hashnode, Dev.to, Medium, or your personal blog.

Step 4: Upload Your Work to GitHub or Portfolio (Friday Night)

• If you’re a developer, upload your source code to GitHub.

• If you’re a designer, update your portfolio with your latest project.

• If you’re in data analysis, share your findings and visualizations.

• If you’re a virtual assistant, create case studies of tasks you’ve managed.

Step 5: Post a Weekend Review (Saturday/Sunday)

On weekends, summarize your week in a LinkedIn post: “Week 1 of my Python learning journey is done! Faced some issues with Pandas but figured it out. Wrote an article about it here: [link]. Check out my GitHub repository: [link]. See you next Friday for another update!”

Step 6: Repeat for 3-6 Months

If you do this consistently for 3-6 months, you will have:

• 15-20 articles on Hashnode, Dev.to, or Medium

• A well-documented GitHub repository

• A strong LinkedIn presence with meaningful updates

• A polished portfolio showcasing real-world projects

Step 7: Optimize Your Resume

Many beginners make the mistake of focusing too much on making a beautiful resume instead of showcasing actual work. A senior recruiter with 24 years of experience once said he has a one-page resume, what matters most is your work.

Your resume should include:
GitHub link (for developers and engineers)
LinkedIn profile
Link to your articles
Projects you’ve worked on

What Recruiters Look For

Recruiters don’t just want to see a polished resume; they want to see proof of your work. As Savinder Puri, a recruiter, says: “Show me your work!”

If you’re a DevOps Engineer, for example, instead of writing: "Deployed applications to Kubernetes" Say: "Deployed a multi-tier application in Kubernetes that auto-scales 300 users in under 3 seconds."

This makes recruiters think:

• What is the application?

• Why does it need to scale fast?

• How did you do it?

Frame your resume in a way that creates curiosity and excitement about your work.

Final Thoughts

By following this system, you will position yourself as a strong candidate. When recruiters search LinkedIn, they will find your articles, projects, and GitHub profile. You’ll be 50% closer to landing your first job in tech.

Start today. Announce your learning journey, document your progress, and showcase your work. That’s how you crack job interviews and build a strong personal brand in tech!