Job Search Strategies
Learn effective strategies for finding platform engineering opportunities.
Where to Find Platform Engineering Jobs
Job Boards
- Tech-Specific: AngelList, Dice, Stack Overflow Jobs
- General: LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor
- Remote-First: Remote.co, We Work Remotely, FlexJobs
Company Websites
- Target companies directly
- Set up job alerts
- Monitor career pages
Networking Strategies
Professional Networks
- LinkedIn optimization
- GitHub presence
- Technical blog writing
Community Involvement
- Kubernetes meetups
- DevOps conferences
- Open source contributions
Application Best Practices
Tailoring Applications
- Customize resume for each role
- Write targeted cover letters
- Highlight relevant projects
Following Up
- Post-application timeline
- Professional follow-up emails
- Maintaining relationships
Tracking Applications
Organization Systems
- Spreadsheet templates
- Application tracking tools
- Interview scheduling
Success Metrics
- Response rates
- Interview conversion
- Offer negotiations