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Before you apply again, make your work easier to see

Valon Asani · · 2 min read

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Before you send the next application, show me what you can do. A website, a clear LinkedIn profile, a few pieces of work. Give the person reading a reason to keep looking.

An application can say you are capable. A relevant example gives the reader something concrete to examine. That does not guarantee an interview, and a personal website is not a requirement for every job. It is one way to improve what is in your hands.

You do not need to turn this into a huge website project. Begin with a short introduction, the kind of work you want to do, and a clear way to contact you. Then choose a few examples that fit the role.

For each example, explain the problem, your contribution and the result you can honestly demonstrate. If it was a team project, say which part was yours. If it was a practice project, label it that way. Do not use confidential client material just to make the page look impressive.

Your profile, portfolio and application should tell a coherent story. Send the example that helps answer this employer’s question, rather than making them search through everything you have ever done. Check that the link opens and reads well on a phone.

Before applying again, ask a friend to look at the page briefly: can they tell what you do, what you contributed and how to reach you? Their confusion can show you what to clarify.

That is the action behind my short reply: give the person reading your application something clear and relevant to assess. Improve the evidence, then try again.

If the search is taking time, give your days a manageable structure while you keep improving the application.

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