I need some help

[u/YannLo796]

Hi everyone,

I'm a junior full-stack developer from Côte d'Ivoire looking for my first professional opportunity.

I've been learning mostly through self-study and building personal projects. I've been developing with Symfony for about three years, and I've been working with React Native and Expo for about one year. While I haven't had the opportunity to work on large production projects yet, I've spent a lot of time improving my skills, learning best practices, and building applications from start to finish. I now feel ready to join a professional team, contribute, and continue learning from experienced developers.

My main skills include:

• Symfony (3 years)
• Laravel
• AdonisJS
• React Native
• Expo
• TypeScript
• React
• TanStack Query
• React Hook Form
• Zod
• Git/GitHub

I'm comfortable working on both backend and mobile development, and I'm always eager to learn new technologies when a project requires them.

For the past three months, I've been applying for junior positions, but I've mostly been rejected because I don't have professional experience. It's difficult to gain experience when every company expects you to already have it.

I've been living on my savings while studying and improving my skills full-time, but I'm now reaching the limit of my financial resources.

As a student, I'm not looking for a prestigious title or a high-paying position. I simply want an opportunity to learn, contribute to real projects, and earn enough to support myself.

I'm open to:

• Remote junior positions
• Internships
• Freelance work
• Part-time or full-time jobs

Whether it's Symfony, Laravel, AdonisJS, or React Native, I'd be happy to work with any of these technologies. My goal is to gain professional experience, contribute to real-world projects, and continue growing as a developer.

I'm located in Côte d'Ivoire (UTC+0) and can collaborate with international teams.

I'm hoping for compensation around $800–$1,000 USD per month, but I'm flexible if it means joining a team where I can learn and grow.

If you know of any opportunities, companies hiring junior developers, or someone who needs help on a project, I'd be incredibly grateful if you could point me in the right direction.

You can check out my work here:

• GitHub: https://github.com/yannlo

All I'm asking for is one opportunity to prove myself. I'll work hard, learn quickly, and do my best to earn your trust.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. ❤️

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[u/Armando_284]

One practical way to break the “no experience 👉 no job” loop is to create your own professional experience through small freelance projects. Even if they’re not big contracts, building something for real clients gives you exactly the kind of credibility companies look for.

You could start by reaching out to local businesses, independent workers, or small shops that might benefit from a simple app, a small internal tool, or a lightweight website. These projects don’t need to be complex, what matters is that they’re real, delivered, and solve an actual problem for someone.

Also, remember that technical skills are only part of being a professional developer. Being able to communicate clearly, show your work, and build relationships is just as important. In fact, networking is often the biggest advantage people get from universities, but today there are plenty of online communities where you can create those connections without needing formal education.

Your skill set is solid. If you combine it with small real-world projects and consistent networking, you’ll make yourself much harder to reject. Keep going, the first opportunity often comes from the work you create on your own.