My web developer portfolio and resume

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     After months of hard work, my portfolio is finally done. I could probably spend several more months fine tuning some areas and improving the code, but then I would keep finding excuses to not put it out in the world and start actually applying for jobs. I can always keep coding and learning as I apply. I also created my resume. I decided to use Canva to do so. It allowed me to save my progress and play around with the formatting. Canva is actually pretty great for design. Some research I am across mentioned how it's not the best platform to use for resumes, just because the templates are too elaborate and have too many columns. It discussed how recruiters will probably only spend a second or two glancing over it, so unless you Bill Gates, it should only be 1 page and not so wordy. I chose a simple template. There's no design or color, just the basic needed information separated by lines. I then Googled how to write a web developer resume when you have no work experience. I do wish that there were more resources out there than what I found, but what I did read was that you should list the experience you have building projects. I included my experience in my Bootcamp, as well as the projects I included on my portfolio. I have more things that I built, but I didn't want to go past a page. This resume is just a start. I figured if it gets me no bites from recruiters, then I will keep doing research and trying to improve it.

    I used tiiny to host my resume so that I could include link on my portfolio home page. My plan right now is to use Github to host the website for my actual portfolio. So far that has been easier said than done. My Github knowledge isn't as advanced as I would like it to be, so I am having some difficulties figuring out how to attach my projects to my Project page. I just trying to Google and YouTube it, until I find some content that help. When I have more experience, maybe I will make some YouTube videos on the process to help out newbies similar to myself. I could also do a video on how I wrote a resume that got me hired. After I figure out hosting my portfolio, my next step is to update and improve my LinkedIn page. On the Scrimba podcase, a lot of developers and hiring managers discussed the importance of a good LinkedIn page. On my to do list is to to update the header under my name, take a better profile picture, update my about me, and change my experience. Right now my page is nothing but my current occupation as a supervisor for a warehouse/distribution center. 

    On Scrimba, it also discussed how if you're attempting to make a career change over into web development, anything you did previously in your career can still be transferred over. If you were an artist before, than that can transfer over into experience with design. I have been a supervisor for the past 8 years. I have over 10 years of experience in problem-solving, communication, project management, and working in a team oriented environment. I also have worked in a stressful, fast paced environments, which has contributed to my growth as a quick learner and someone who is very adaptable. While my technical experience doesn't quite translate into coding experience, I think all of my soft skills will transition over nicely.

    I will update next week on any new developments on my journey. Hopefully by my next post I will be applying for actual jobs and finally trying to get my foot through the door of the tech world. 

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