I got my first job by e-mailing 5 local development companies with a straight to the point, no nonsense e-mail. I said I've been doing it as a hobby, I'd like t

I got my first job by e-mailing 5 local development companies with a straight to the point, no nonsense e-mail. I said I've been doing it as a hobby, I'd like to get a job in the industry, could I be of any use to you. Straight away I got 3 replies. Now I'm doing freelance work from home, earning more per hour than I ever have.