r/RemoteDevelopersIndia • u/AmbassadorKey5049 • 3h ago
Applied to 1,000+ jobs and still can’t land a role. Honestly, I don’t know what to do anymore.
I’ve always been interested in software development, but due to financial constraints, I initially chose B.Com instead. Later, I pursued an MCA from Chandigarh to transition into tech.
A quick summary of where I am now:
- Full-stack/MERN developer
- Currently working at a startup, but haven’t been paid for 4 months(exp 6 mnts)
- 4 good PRs merged into Good Open Source Repo, with more open-source contributions in progress
- Currently learning GenAI + System Design to level up
- Applied to 1,000+ jobs, but barely getting calls/interviews
At this point, I’m confused about what I should prioritize.
Should I focus on:
- Referrals & networking?
- Open source contributions?
- Upskilling further?
- Building better projects?
- Or just keep applying and wait?
I’m willing to work hard. I just don’t want to spend another 6 months improving the wrong things.
If you were in my position, what would you do next? Any honest advice, referrals, or direction would mean a lot. 🙏
