Ask HN: Need suggestion on what to do next

Hi, this is Fred.

I have been studying to change my career from healthcare to software development for about a year and a half now. I started with CS50x and CS50w courses to learn the basics of computer science and web development, then focused on building full-stack projects. I created a portfolio featuring mainly React/Next.js/Django applications.

I started looking for entry-level positions or internships with poor results, so I then completed the CS50 AI course and made some Python projects, such as a neural model, a reinforcement learning project, and a simple AI tic-tac-toe game.

I am now unsure of which direction to take. I have good fundamentals in TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node, Python, Django, TensorFlow, and knowledge of some AI algorithms. I do not have a specific field of development I want to specialize in, as I have enjoyed everything I have tried so far.

So my question is, what would be the smartest list of skills/projects to develop to land a job? What strategies can I use to stand out from the thousands of other applicants?

For reference, this is my portfolio. I am working on new projects as the old ones did not have the quality I know I can deliver: https://its-fred.vercel.app.

Looking forward to hearing from you all!