Early-career developers should consider three company categories when job hunting: local non-tech companies (easier entry, lower pay), VC-backed startups (competitive, good pay), and Big Tech/finance (highest pay, hardest interviews). Getting started may require applying to many positions or considering technical support and QA roles as entry points. Standing out requires consistent long-term activities like writing blog posts, contributing to major open-source projects, running communities, or participating in meetups. Building relationships and demonstrating passion through sustained effort over years matters more than one-off achievements like certificates or side projects.
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