" I'd love to be able to find more people to talk to..." The age old problem. Every future employee would like to beat the paper system, while employers want a

" I'd love to be able to find more people to talk to..." The age old problem. Every future employee would like to beat the paper system, while employers want a process that let's them not waste so much time talking with unqualified people. You really need to attend MeetUps. Hiring managers need to get a recommendation from someone to take you seriously. The fact that you're "self-taught" is against you as well, so getting a few developers to Vouch for you is critical. Go to Meetups. The rest will take care of itself.