Avoid remote only companies; target those with offices. They will be a better learning environment for you and they will be keen to meet people who don’t think

Avoid remote only companies; target those with offices. They will be a better learning environment for you and they will be keen to meet people who don’t think remote is the only way to work. Once companies reach a certain size (30 people?) someone will have HR in their title, find that person on LinkedIn and add them and then just tell them you’re looking for an in-person junior role once they accept. Below that size find the CTO or CEO and do the same. Good companies will have a take home coding challenge that models real work. When you get one try and return it within 3 business days. If you’re in Chicago or open to moving, I’m hiring juniors, details are in my profile.