1. GitHub Profile Makeover
- Using 5 GitHub Profile Best Practices
- @lynnlangit
2. The Problem
- Compete: Competition for technical jobs is fierce. Quickly show what you can do. Be technical.
- Context: Hiring technical teams is complex. Multiple sources of information are useful. More than resumes or LinkedIn Profiles.
- Stand out: GitHub profiles are defacto resumes. Default profiles fail to differentiate candidates. Rich scannable info is key.
3. Implementation
- DefaultProfile
- Fix this section first.
- Custom Profile
4. Starting Point: Default Profile
- Creating a differentiated GitHub Default Profile.
- Username: Who are you? Use a professional username. Use your own name.
- Image: What interests you? Use a professional image. Does not have to be your picture.
- Other data: How do I find you? Location. Email. Other links. Status is optional.
5. Solution: Improved Default Profile
6. DefaultProfile
- Fix this section first.
- Pinned Repos: Show your interests and best work here.
- Custom Profile
7. Starting Point: Popular Repos
- Interests? Show what you care about.
8. Solution: Improved Pinned Repos
9. DefaultProfile
- Fix this section first.
- Pinned Repos: Show your interests and best work here.
- Organizations: Contribute code and join organizations.
- Custom Profile
10. Starting Point: Stars & Organizations
- Be a Joiner: Look for 'good first issue'. Fix or add documentation. Contribute and Pull Request. Ask to join.
11. Solution: Improved Stars & Organizations
12. DefaultProfile
- Fix this section first.
- Pinned Repos: Show your interests and best work here.
- Organizations: Contribute code and join organizations.
- Your Repos: Consistency is key - names and metadata matters.
- Custom Profile
13. Starting Point: Your Repos
- README: Metadata matters.
14. Solution: Your Improved Repos
15. DefaultProfile
- Fix this section first.
- Pinned Repos: Show your interests and best work here.
- Organizations: Contribute code and join organizations.
- Your Repos: Consistency is key - names and metadata matters.
- Custom Profile: Level up your profile.
16. Starting Point: Custom Profile
- Claim Your Name. Customize the Template. Highlight work. Show Interests. Add Fun.
17. Solution: Custom Profile
18. BEFORE and AFTER examples
19. MORE EXAMPLES
20. Details Matter: Get noticed. Be GitHub great. @lynnlangit
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21. Tech Apprenticeships
- Market Growth in Billions from 2015 to 2025.
