Build something. If no one will give you a project then give yourself one. If you want a rails job then: 1. build a rails website and put it out there. It does

Build something. If no one will give you a project then give yourself one. If you want a rails job then: 1. build a rails website and put it out there. It doesnt need users just great functionality with no bugs. Thats impressive. 2. contribute to open source. These guys wont let you commit till you get good enough and when they do its the best resume you can get for a coding job. Just get off your ass and build something.