Ask HN: How to break into front end dev roles from back end?
As the title suggests, I am hoping to transition to frontend development from my current job as a largely backend developer. I've been submitting resumes for around 2 months now (probably around 50-75 total) but haven't gotten so much as a phone screen from any of them. I'm hoping I might be able to get some advice on what I should do/emphasize in my resume/etc.. to get some notice?
What I've done so far: * Created a resume that highlights the frontend aspects of my current role (we have several web apps that do require some frontend work, and I've been jumping at every frontend task I can) * Created a portfolio website (which, I of course would love to have someone look at - I'm not exactly a designer but I've made every effect to keep it responsive across different devices and as visually attractive as I can make it. I don't want to post it publicly because I think I may have some coworkers who look on here, but I would be happy to share via DM with anyone who would be willing to offer feedback) * Have my website on github, with links to both the site and github in my resume * I've been working on the Google UX design certificate on coursera, but haven't completed it yet.
Another hurdle is that jobs need to be remote for me as I'm not able to drive. With how hot remote work is right now, those jobs are being flooded. So, what can I do to stand out?