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Apart from that, and as others have also recommended, building a portfolio is a great approach towards employability.
Eat healthy, exercise, meditate, socialize. Do not despair. Surely with ˹that˺ hardship comes ˹more˺ ease. Best of luck !!
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And if you do these things and it doesn't solve your problems, don't feel bad about it. People really hype up the effects of working out but for some of us it doesn't change anything.
The effects are quite measurable
1. It is hard to explain not being able to land a job for 36 months for a Python backend developer, even if you are below average as you said, or too focused on a niche industry. Unless you have very high standards and if you are willing to work for a not-too-fancy company for industry average or slightly below salary, you should have found one.
One thing comes to mind is this has nothing to do with your skills, but you are just unable to sell yourself. Unfortunately this is another skill you will need. I would contact some friends who are experienced with recruiting people (doesn't have to be in the software industry, but it helps) and ask them to do a mock interview with you to give you some feedback.
2. Technically speaking, Python is one of the better backgrounds you can have:
- I assume that you already know how to use git. If not, learn it too.
- I would simply watch a few online courses on how to implement REST APIs with Python (start with Django REST Framework) as that's what many Python backend jobs expect.
- Make sure that you know how to interact with containers (at least Docker).
- Kubernetes is nice but it is not unusual not to have any experience with it, so I wouldn't spend much time on it. Also not everyone uses it.
* Just apply to everything, you'll get used to it. Don't be picky, don't focus on backend, look for testing, QA, etc.
* Polish your CV. Do NOT try to explain anything regarding the last 3 years in your CV. The CV is just there to get you into interviews. Just state the pure job facts as they are.
* The most important thing is to get you into a job. ANY job. Be flexible with compensation. Once you are back in the game, it's much easier to find something else.
* Never, I repeat: NEVER, mention ANY kind of mental issue, be it depression, anxiety, whatever. While you might get sympathy, it is a huge red flag to any HR department and will result in you not getting hired. Seriously, pretty much ANY other explanation will be better than dealing with mental problems (well, maybe don't use "jail"). Don't be afraid to lie, your personal issues are nobody's business. Just say you traveled the world. Learn to lie convincingly, details matter!
As someone who hires people, hence the throwaway: * Just apply to everything, you'll get used to it. Don't be picky, don't focus on backend, look for testing, QA, etc. * Polish your CV. Do NOT try to explain anything regarding the last 3 years in your CV. The CV is just there to get you into interviews. Just state the pure job facts as they are. * The most important thing is to get you into a job. ANY job. Be flexibl…
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And if you do these things and it doesn't solve your problems, don't feel bad about it. People really hype up the effects of working out but for some of us it doesn't change anything.
The effects are quite measurable
Believe in me, I've been in your shoes before, it seems like an endless problem! But the cure starts with the basics that we often neglect: 1) Go out for some exercise (45min of moderate walking) 2) Get some sunlight 3) Check your Vitamin D levels 4) Drink about 2 liters of water 5) Eat healthily 6) After all this, start thinking about your employability again Never forget that when one opportunity closes, others ope…
Also try lifting weights. Done carefully to avoid injury, it can produce fairly quick body fitness changes that usually help during job interviews. Having usually done long distance rowing, I was surprised how fast my muscles tightened up and grew with one lifting session a week.
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Also try lifting weights. Done carefully to avoid injury, it can produce fairly quick body fitness changes that usually help during job interviews. Having usually done long distance rowing, I was surprised how fast my muscles tightened up and grew with one lifting session a week.
> Also try lifting weights. 100% on this. Exercising, especially lifting weights, feels like you're improving yourself after every single session. You will literally see the difference in the mirror. It's something that you can control. You can't always control how lucky or successful you are in your career. But you can always control your exercising. Once you improve the way you look, you start to feel better and pe…
Sports, even more weight lifting, have not helped me in any way. If anything it established a wrong body image of myself. Something I never wanted to be or look like. Self-Confidence based on looks sounds fragil and very risky to me.
It's no magic cure and if you sell it as one people might get sad if it doesn't work for them.
Believe in me, I've been in your shoes before, it seems like an endless problem! But the cure starts with the basics that we often neglect: 1) Go out for some exercise (45min of moderate walking) 2) Get some sunlight 3) Check your Vitamin D levels 4) Drink about 2 liters of water 5) Eat healthily 6) After all this, start thinking about your employability again Never forget that when one opportunity closes, others ope…
Meditation can be helpful too. 15 minutes a day. Find some guided ones on youtube that you like.
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The effects are quite measurable
Effects on your body or mental health? As far as I know nobody crowned sports as a magic cure for mental well-being yet.
Anecdotally, my mental health is much better with a good diet and some physical exercise every week.
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