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I’ve been trying to switch careers and get into software development. I look at a lot of postings and I see $40,000 “entry level” jobs that require 2-3 years experience and a degree.

It makes me angry.

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Finding a job is literally a job right now. If the post reads like ai then give them an AI cover letter, don’t waste your time if they’re not. If it’s a succinct human written posting, give an honest and professional written cover letter. The years of experience are a filter, ignore them. Focus on if you understand the problem the team is trying to solve. Or if you can learn it in a reasonable time. (Less than six months)

Here’s a good video. If anyone has an open source mirror of the YouTube link I’ll post that here too.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=iC-PMJ8B4Z0

Also an article https://archive.fo/Asqae

Good luck. I hope you’re able to take a break and connect with loved ones right now.

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You know what we do with cover letters?

Throw them in the trash.

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You work in HR hiring software devs or working with recruiters?

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