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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
by 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 agoThanks 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 agoAs 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.)