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#279 - Recruiter Exposes the Truth About Junior Developer Jobs

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Just give up?
Everyone says no one’s hiring junior developers anymore — but is that actually true?
In this episode, I sit down with recruiter David Roberts to uncover what’s really happening in the job market, why most applicants are getting filtered out, and what you can do differently to land your first role.
We break down the biggest myths about entry-level tech jobs, how recruiters actually think, and the skills that make you stand out in 2025.
Don't learn to code, learn to build complex software and get hired: https://parsity.io
Already know how to code? Get help landing your first role: https://crushing.digital/

Send us a text

Shameless Plugs

👉 Build Your First Website in 30 minutes 👈

✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

🧑‍💻 Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome & Inner Circle Invite (00:00:00)

2. Meet David Roberts and Market Setup (00:00:50)

3. Then vs Now: How the Market Changed (00:02:12)

4. Flooded Job Posts and Hidden Filters (00:04:20)

5. Get Off Job Boards: Be Your Own Recruiter (00:06:42)

6. Networking Over “Easy Apply” (00:08:40)

7. Do Resumes Still Matter? (00:09:56)

8. How to Build a Resume That Sells (00:12:15)

9. Portfolio Projects: Proof vs Polish (00:15:06)

10. What Hiring Managers Actually Look For (00:17:30)

11. Proactivity Beats Perfection (00:19:05)

12. Hiring Seasons: Why December Works (00:21:00)

13. Tech Stacks, Trends, and AI Hype (00:23:05)

14. Skills Don’t Win—Productivity Does (00:25:20)

15. Market Forecast: Smaller Teams, More Startups (00:27:04)

16. Don’t Wait for Headlines—Move Now (00:29:05)

17. Hot Takes: Open-to-Work, Easy Apply, ATS (00:31:10)

18. Multi-Page Resumes and AI Screeners (00:34:20)

19. Where to Find David & Closing CTA (00:36:20)

296 episodes

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Manage episode 513356551 series 3399111
Content provided by Brian Jenney. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brian Jenney or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Just give up?
Everyone says no one’s hiring junior developers anymore — but is that actually true?
In this episode, I sit down with recruiter David Roberts to uncover what’s really happening in the job market, why most applicants are getting filtered out, and what you can do differently to land your first role.
We break down the biggest myths about entry-level tech jobs, how recruiters actually think, and the skills that make you stand out in 2025.
Don't learn to code, learn to build complex software and get hired: https://parsity.io
Already know how to code? Get help landing your first role: https://crushing.digital/

Send us a text

Shameless Plugs

👉 Build Your First Website in 30 minutes 👈

✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

🧑‍💻 Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome & Inner Circle Invite (00:00:00)

2. Meet David Roberts and Market Setup (00:00:50)

3. Then vs Now: How the Market Changed (00:02:12)

4. Flooded Job Posts and Hidden Filters (00:04:20)

5. Get Off Job Boards: Be Your Own Recruiter (00:06:42)

6. Networking Over “Easy Apply” (00:08:40)

7. Do Resumes Still Matter? (00:09:56)

8. How to Build a Resume That Sells (00:12:15)

9. Portfolio Projects: Proof vs Polish (00:15:06)

10. What Hiring Managers Actually Look For (00:17:30)

11. Proactivity Beats Perfection (00:19:05)

12. Hiring Seasons: Why December Works (00:21:00)

13. Tech Stacks, Trends, and AI Hype (00:23:05)

14. Skills Don’t Win—Productivity Does (00:25:20)

15. Market Forecast: Smaller Teams, More Startups (00:27:04)

16. Don’t Wait for Headlines—Move Now (00:29:05)

17. Hot Takes: Open-to-Work, Easy Apply, ATS (00:31:10)

18. Multi-Page Resumes and AI Screeners (00:34:20)

19. Where to Find David & Closing CTA (00:36:20)

296 episodes

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