According to a techie earning $160,000 (Rs 1.35 crore), an extensive certificate, internships or projects will not help. He suggests GitHub or opting for open-source code. He further advised on beginning a contribution to the GitHub project. He warned that the process can be a “long grind” and one may not find much results. But slowly once when an individual starts to get the hang of it, then there will be results and recognition. As soon as the person gains recognition in the community, it becomes very easy to switch or pivot to any job that one wants.
The techie gave an example that if an individual is inclined towards a database, then they can take up projects in that particular field where they will find good GitHub repositories in the same domain and later there will be many co-contributors who can be connected on LinkedIn. By participating in group conversations and forums, an individual will get more recognition in their community.
Internet’s reaction to the viral video
The video has garnered more than 6 lakh views on Instagram. Commenters shared valuable insights on leveraging GitHub projects and open-source contributions to enhance job prospects. One wrote that including a GitHub project link on a resume or discussing it in interviews can grab recruiters’ attention and showcase confidence and expertise. Another shared that participating in open-source projects helps break into tech, build networks, and gain peer reviews, which boost credibility. Authenticity and transparency in presenting skills were also emphasized as crucial for making a strong impression. For non-IT professionals, volunteering, documenting work as projects, and gaining references from community managers were recommended as effective strategies to secure jobs and negotiate salaries with greater flexibility.