The 4 Programming Projects You Can Build To Get A Job In Tech

Dive deep into the realities of technical interviews, networking, and the mindset needed to land a job in tech.We break down real-world one-on-one coaching experiences, analyze why some candidates struggle despite getting interviews, and share practical strategies to level up your job search and technical prep.💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial PlanningChanging careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!🚀 What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why networking gets you interviews, but skills land the job✔️ The importance of coffee chats & how to get them✔️ How to approach technical interviews (LeetCode, system design & more)✔️ The one mistake that keeps candidates from getting hired✔️ Mindset shifts that separate successful job seekers from the rest💬 Drop a comment below with your biggest takeaway from the episode! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform: [Insert Links]📱 Follow us on Twitter: @DThompsonDev | @LeonNoel🔗 Join the 100Devs & Resilient Coders communities: [Insert Links]📌 Timestamps & Chapters:0:00 - Intro: Welcome to The Programming Podcast!0:48 - Meet your hosts: Danny Thompson & Leon Noel1:21 - Behind-the-scenes: Our approach to unscripted podcasting2:19 - How networking is the secret weapon for job seekers4:26 - The power of real-world projects – How to stand out in interviews7:33 - Why most personal projects fail to impress hiring managers9:59 - Technical interview mistakes that cost you the job12:13 - The importance of coffee chats & how to make them work16:00 - Success stories: Breaking out of your comfort zone20:27 - Why just applying online won’t work (and what to do instead)25:30 - How to fix your LeetCode & technical interview struggles31:28 - Breaking the “No Degree” barrier – What companies really mean37:41 - DSA strategy: The only 14 patterns you need to know42:00 - How to communicate effectively in a coding interview46:10 - Ask Danny & Leon: Avoiding burnout & time management tips52:00 - Final thoughts: The real grind behind success