A Computer Science or Programming job is not the same as an IT job. There is a shortage of Computer Scientists and good Programmers everywhere. In contrast IT j

A Computer Science or Programming job is not the same as an IT job. There is a shortage of Computer Scientists and good Programmers everywhere. In contrast IT jobs (think The IT Crowd) are completely over-saturated. Having a bunch of certifications that say you know where to put a ram stick or connect a hard drive will only get you so far. IT jobs are more akin to mid point in between the 'real' computer geeks and 'normal' human beings. In any case, there's plenty jobs for Programmers and holders of a CS degree. And off course, this fields prefer proven experience, so that might be another reason why people find it hard. Here's a tip though, proven experience doesn't mean proven experience in another company. Build something and prove yourself and it will be easy as pie to get a job.