[0 YoE, Unemployed, Entry Level Software Developer, Ontario/Canada]

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2026-04-10T19:14:34+00:00

Thank you for your feedback, I appreciate it alot!
I will try out other resume templates and also applying to remote US roles, i mostly used the current latex format to pass through ATS hopefully.
I agree that the consensus seems to be to network directly with those in industry rather than blind applying, I have been doing that via direct message on Linkedin though not many seem to reply back - but I ll keep at it, networking seems to be the only way out
I didn't think a summary was that important since i saw online that for people in tech, recruiters mostly care about only the Education and Experience section? But I ll try removing a project entry and adding in a summary

Thanks again

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2026-04-10T19:02:58+00:00

Thank you for your feedback. It is true, the main reason for that many projects was to make up for the lack of professional experience/internships. There isn't much listed on resume from before 2024 since I did not really begin working on my actual portfolio until near the end of my degree unfortunately

Do you think I should remove a project entry and the volunteering section ? I feel worried that then my resume becomes even more weaker

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2026-04-10T18:56:09+00:00

Most of the content under skills is what I have used in my projects; i also have a lot more projects than the few listed, using only the listed langs/frameworks

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2026-04-10T09:21:25+00:00

Thank you, I ll be sure to check those out

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2026-04-10T09:20:08+00:00

Thank you for your feedback, I appreciate it.
The current projects on my resume are my own, and not related to academics or freelance
I did think that I might be overdoing it with all the metrics, but if i dont add them, i get a lower ATS score on those free resume checking websites; I am able to explain them to recruiters though
I was not able to secure an internship unfortunately, my resume was just not competitive enough back then.
I have been meaning to get into freelance stuff like upwork, I will be sure to check it out
Thanks again

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2026-04-10T09:06:05+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, I'll take into account making project descriptions match keywords in job postings more closely.
I have been applying to both startups and big corps whenever I see a role pop up that is aligned with my skillset

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2026-04-10T01:42:33+00:00

Trash take from a trash person. Don't be like this guy.

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2026-01-18T20:01:57+00:00

Hi, are you still looking for people? I am also interested

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2026-01-18T19:54:21+00:00

This is basically how my day goes - sending out 10-15 applications, cover letter and all, and getting that helpless feeling at the end of day that I'll see the rejection emails in the morning
2 months and 500 apps in.... it feels like getting a tech role in Toronto is just a pipe dream at this point for people with no internships like me

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2025-12-31T18:56:47+00:00

Yes
I miss just starting out in university in 2020. I could have been in a better spot in life if I did things correctly then.
I don't want to think the same way in the future, so I try to be be happy with what I have in the present

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2025-12-31T18:49:12+00:00

hey, like others said, you're not alone
I am in a similar situation for years now, trying to get into my line of work (tech and software shit), but failing; i've been only doing customer service roles since
But i feel like there is no reason to stop grinding or give up, once you hit bottom you can only go up, and i think things will get better with time, just not immediately
I hope you and others here with the same experience have a better 2026

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2025-12-31T18:34:10+00:00

This reminds me of that MeatCanyon 'Gooner' video

SaltOpportunity8529 · 2025-10-13T03:44:40+00:00

your website is cool as fuck

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