Comment by ximeng

Apply for two or three jobs at random get some interview practise. You'll soon get a feeling for how competitive you are and what the market is looking for. Take small steps in a better direction, don't expect to figure everything out at once. Don't necessarily change - look to see how you can improve in the current company, all companies have issues. Network. A lot will depend on where you are and what you want to do - you give no details. Cover letters are a thing, make them relevant. HN has regular monthly job adverts, check them. Make your twitter account work relevant, or your work match your twitter account. Delete it if it doesn't match the image you want to work towards.