GitHub Essentials

Optimize your GitHub for recruiters. Your GitHub is often the first thing recruiters see after your resume. Learn how to structure your repositories, write compelling READMEs, and showcase your skills in a way that lands interviews.

4 Modules

12 Lessons

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Recruiter-optimized README templates

Project showcase strategies

Stand out from other candidates

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Course Overview

Module 1

GitHub for Job Seekers

Understand why GitHub matters and who you're really optimizing for.

3 lessons

Why GitHub Matters for Your Career

8 min • article

Optimize for Recruiters, Not Developers

10 min • article

Setting Up a Professional Profile

12 min • article

Module 2

Creating Standout READMEs

Master the art of writing READMEs that make recruiters want to learn more.

3 lessons

Table of Contents & General Info

12 min • article

Walkthrough Videos That Impress

10 min • article

Technologies & Setup Instructions

14 min • article

Module 3

Showcasing Your Skills

Demonstrate your capabilities through strategic code examples and feature documentation.

3 lessons

Code Examples That Impress

12 min • article

Documenting App Features

10 min • article

Project Status & Contact Info

8 min • article

Module 4

Advanced GitHub Strategies

Take your GitHub presence to the next level with these advanced techniques.

3 lessons

Pinning Your Best Projects

10 min • article

Contribution Graphs & Activity

12 min • article

GitHub as Part of Your Portfolio

10 min • article