Spend about three to four hours a week on the search while you keep building. Full-time job hunting comes later.
| Week (from Ch 6 start) | Focus | Do this | Done when |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portfolio hygiene | Archive tutorial forks; README template on best project | One README has every section |
| 2 | Stories | Write out three 90-second stories; say them twice | Timer ≤ 90s each |
| 3 | Tracker | Start spreadsheet; log every application; compute one conversion rate | 5+ rows |
| 4 | Visibility | One short write-up post; share in one community (not spam) | Link you can send recruiters |
After month one, log applications weekly and refresh your README when metrics move. Start now, before Chapter 7 finishes.