Day 2
Your unemployment claim is filed and your OpenInterview profile is live. Today you send your first targeted applications and connect with the local resources that give you an edge over candidates applying only through national job boards. Apply to 3–5 roles from your Built In Atlanta and LinkedIn alerts before noon. In the afternoon, book an appointment at WorkSource Atlanta — their employer referral network includes Atlanta tech companies that do not post publicly. Your goal today is applications moving and a career center appointment on the calendar.
Tasks
Submit 3u20135 targeted applications for Senior/Staff SWE roles
Apply to 3u20135 Senior Software Engineer or Staff Software Engineer roles from your Built In Atlanta and LinkedIn alerts. Prioritize roles mentioning Python, Django, FastAPI, microservices, or AWS.
Book a WorkSource Atlanta career center appointment
Contact WorkSource Atlanta to book a one-on-one career coaching appointment. Ask specifically about tech-sector employer connections and WIOA training funding eligibility.
Update your LinkedIn headline and add your OpenInterview link
Update your LinkedIn headline to signal active job seeking and your core technical identity. Add your OpenInterview profile URL to your About section and contact info.
Join one Atlanta tech community group and introduce yourself
Join the PyAtl (Python Atlanta) or Atlanta Tech Village community Slack or Meetup. Post a brief professional introduction noting that you are open to opportunities.