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>I haven't felt this at all. What companies are you applying to? How much experience do you have?

Mostly mid-size startups. I have 5 years experience as a front end dev, but being self taught with no degree I look pretty bad on paper.

It's never been a problem for me in the past, but it seems like the market for mid-level self taught developers is drying up.




From Miami, but in the exact same boat. 4 yrs xp, FE, self-taught, having trouble for the first time finding a startup gig.


I have the same qualifications as you. And the same struggle getting my foot in the door. I used Triplebyte and it was fantastic. If you can pass their interview it's worth doing.


Why?

What actual benefits did you receive?




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