Do what you said you can't. Get code into Github, etc. Focus on one project that you're interested in, and do it well. As people have stated recently, go to bed

Do what you said you can't. Get code into Github, etc. Focus on one project that you're interested in, and do it well. As people have stated recently, go to bed earlier, wake up earlier so you work on it first thing for a few hours each day. Don't develop all of it and then contribute it- come up with the idea and as soon as you have something- anything- worth sharing, put it up there. Then start adding to that. Once it is up, you'll be less timid about contributing more. Spend adequate time on beefing up your resume to look like the best resumes you find on the web (in your opinion). Spend time on interviewing technique, but realize that the people interviewing don't like evasiveness and are just looking for someone that knows what they are talking about (not someone trying to show that they know) and that is a good culture fit and wants the job (and says at the end that they want it). Don't mention money or benefits until they make an offer.