A junior developer who writes a weekly blog on React hooks (shared via Twitter/LinkedIn) will generate more career opportunities than a senior developer with a blank profile. Why? Because the junior proves they can think, communicate, and solve problems. The senior only claims it.
Which of those would you prefer?
During the 2020 recession, an architect lost his job. Instead of spamming "Open to work," he posted a daily thread on Twitter analyzing one famous building's design flaws. After 60 days, a firm in Berlin DM'd him offering a remote senior role. Lesson: Demonstrate your skill, don't declare it. A junior developer who writes a weekly blog