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I recently got my A+ certification so that I can nab a job to hold me over until I can get a programming gig (no one wants to hire a CS major for tech work and

by eznet 18y ago

I recently got my A+ certification so that I can nab a job to hold me over until I can get a programming gig (no one wants to hire a CS major for tech work and no one wants a programmer with 'no' experience). I headed to CompTIA's website to download my certificate and was presented with a Firefox's "Reported Attack Site" warning. According to Google's Safe Browsing Diagnostic report, there are 2 pages being hosted at CompTIA that result in the installation of Malicious content without users consent... Maybe the CompTIA organization needs to brush up on their security information... http://blog.eznet.frih.net/?p=88 http://blog.eznet.frih.net/?p=88

icey 18y ago
This isn't really related to CompTIA, but in regards to nobody wanting to hire a programmer with "no" experience. If you're having a hard time getting an entry-level gig somewhere, I would suggest building a code portfolio. It should contain code samples (in multiple languages, if you can) as well as some working program code. Web development is going to be the easiest place to get your foot in the door, so maybe you should build a web page with some forms, some javascript, etc etc etc. There are entry level jobs out there, you just have to put yourself ahead of everyone else trying for them.
- eznet 18y ago
  Thanks for the pointers... Yea, I have recently acquired a rough understanding of Python and am picking up Django at the moment to hopefully increase my marketability and show my ability to pick new skills...
  - icey 18y ago
    As someone who does hiring of entry level people from time to time; making the effort and being enthusiastic has been the deal-sealer more than a few times. Employers like to know if you're interested in the work or the paycheck. (At least your primary interest - everyone wants to get paid lots and lots of money, but for the real geeks like us; reading YC on a Sunday, we're in it because we love to hack.)

by eznet 18y ago

icey 18y ago

This isn't really related to CompTIA, but in regards to nobody wanting to hire a programmer with "no" experience. If you're having a hard time getting an entry-level gig somewhere, I would suggest building a code portfolio. It should contain code samples (in multiple languages, if you can) as well as some working program code. Web development is going to be the easiest place to get your foot in the door, so maybe you should build a web page with some forms, some javascript, etc etc etc. There are entry level jobs out there, you just have to put yourself ahead of everyone else trying for them.

eznet 18y ago
Thanks for the pointers... Yea, I have recently acquired a rough understanding of Python and am picking up Django at the moment to hopefully increase my marketability and show my ability to pick new skills...
- icey 18y ago
  As someone who does hiring of entry level people from time to time; making the effort and being enthusiastic has been the deal-sealer more than a few times. Employers like to know if you're interested in the work or the paycheck. (At least your primary interest - everyone wants to get paid lots and lots of money, but for the real geeks like us; reading YC on a Sunday, we're in it because we love to hack.)