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Doug Silkstone
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Applied to a few jobs here and was magically invited to the same job over on upwork. Coincidence?
This is what your Contra application looks like from the hiring POV, just in case you want to optimize for it.
Takeaways:
There are a few chances to stand out; the first is your covering letter and avatar. Format it well, not too long, not too short. Make it readable at a glance.
Here's an early tip from the State of Contra 2025. It looks as though there are two distinct camps of user here on Contra, and it pays to be in one of them 👀
So what are we looking at here?
Each blue dot on this image is a Contra user, and the lines between them indicate a...
For anyone interested in webGL layering and 3d, here's a layer-by-layer breakdown of oldskool xbox menu vibes for a job board project.
There's an interactive demo here: https://llm-engineers-for-hire.vercel.app/hero-breakdown - Check out the wireframe / xray mode for a more visual breakdown.
Built with React, R3F.
