GitHub Profile
- ✓ Profile README with skills
- ✓ 6 pinned repositories
- ✓ Clear README on every repo
- ✓ Consistent commit history
Career Preparation
Complete this when you are in Stage 3 or 4 of your chosen track.
CV / Resume
- • Keep it to 1 page for early career
- • Lead with projects and skills — not just education
- • Use active verbs: Built, Designed, Automated, Led, Reduced
Portfolio Building
Your portfolio is proof you can build real things — not a list of tutorials completed.
Live Portfolio Website
- ✓ Name + one-line description
- ✓ 3–5 projects with live links
- ✓ Tech stack list
- ✓ Contact + GitHub + LinkedIn
Case Studies
- ✓ Problem → Approach → Challenges
- ✓ Solution and results
- ✓ Especially for design & data roles
Interview Prep
Freelancing
Start with small local projects before competing on global platforms. Typical beginner rates: $15–40/hr depending on skill and region.
- • Professional photo, clear headline, complete About section
- • List every project with a link (GitHub, live demo)
- • Post your learning journey publicly — it builds visibility
Communities
Global
freeCodeCamp Forum
General coding help and encouragement
The Odin Project Discord
Full-stack web development
Hashnode
Write about your learning journey
DEV Community
Articles, discussions, career
r/learnprogramming
Diverse, supportive Reddit community