You need to go in real life and talk to real people. Visit any user group from any programming language and just be present, at first maybe you won't talk to a

You need to go in real life and talk to real people. Visit any user group from any programming language and just be present, at first maybe you won't talk to anyone, but with time you may find somebody that is older than you and could offer you an opportunity. It isn't the lack of skills that is holding you back, it's the networking. I'm sure if you find the first opportunity you'll catch up to whatever is needed fast, all you need is that first opportunity. In the current market there are too many folks doing like you, sending CVs and waiting. This clearly don't work.