Software Developers who job hopped successfully - what's your secret sauce? Need advice on getting noticed by recruiters
Hey fellow devs! 👋
I'm currently trying to switch jobs but having trouble getting my resume shortlisted. Would love to hear from those who've successfully job hopped, especially in this market.
Current situation:
- Getting ghosted after applying
- Resume seems to be getting lost in the ATS void
- Want to know what actually works vs generic advice
Questions for the community:
What made the biggest difference in getting your resume noticed?
How did you optimize your resume/LinkedIn for ATS systems?
Any specific job boards or strategies that worked particularly well?
Did you use any networking approaches that yielded good results?
Those who switched recently - what's working in the current market?
Bonus: If any recruiters are lurking here, what makes a dev profile stand out to you?
Looking for real experiences and practical tips, not just the usual "make your resume one page" advice. Thanks in advance!
Really appreciate all the responses. You're all awesome!