# How to land your first developer job

DevFeed: [How to land your first developer job](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-land-your-first-developer-job-4061.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/blog/how-to-land-your-first-developer-job/>)

Author: per-borgen

Published: 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [MDN Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/mdn-blog.md>)

Topics: [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>)

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## AI overview

The article presents six strategies for landing a first developer job, especially for self-taught programmers and people without a traditional computer science degree. It emphasizes combining prior industry experience with coding skills, using professional networks for referrals, and proactively contacting employees and following up during the application process.

## Source excerpt

Here are six effective strategies for landing your first developer job. These are especially relevant if you're self-taught or breaking into the tech industry without a traditional CS degree.