#279 - Recruiter Exposes the Truth About Junior Developer Jobs
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Just give up?
Everyone says no one’s hiring junior developers anymore — but is that actually true?
In this episode, I sit down with recruiter David Roberts to uncover what’s really happening in the job market, why most applicants are getting filtered out, and what you can do differently to land your first role.
We break down the biggest myths about entry-level tech jobs, how recruiters actually think, and the skills that make you stand out in 2025.
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