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I have no degree, here's what's worked for me: 1. Looks through a job listings site and copy and paste every interesting job into a text file. 2. Look for the

I have no degree, here's what's worked for me: 1. Looks through a job listings site and copy and paste every interesting job into a text file. 2. Look for the commonalities and also the things you don't know yet. 3. Without lying, tailor your résumé to address the key commonalities you've found. 4. Apply to any and every job that you think you could do. 5. Create a mini-action plan for how you'll learn what you need to and put it into practice in order to address the skill and experience gaps you've identified. I've found that when moving into a new industry three-six months of practice and examples are all you really need to get your foot in the door at least at an entry level. Look for any and every way to use your current job as a place to showcase what you're capable of. Don't worry about getting paid more for it because you're investing in yourself and I guarantee it will pay off. I got my first bit of programming experience working as customer service for AT&T Wireless. I learned web development, made them a couple of tools, got an award and then was able to find my first small time web development job. edit: formatting

aiurtourist 14y ago
I like this. Emphasis on the "Without lying." Do not lie on your resume. And anything on it is fair game during an interview.
randomchars 14y ago
That's a great plan, thank you! The only thing is I haven't really seen entry level jobs anywhere. I looked on Github's and Stack Overflow's job boards, is there somewhere else I should be looking too?
- darkxanthos 14y ago
  You're right businesses don't call it "Jr. dev" often. Instead apply for normal dev positions that ask for a 4 year degree. Many employers will offer you a position for less money knowing you'll be more junior simply because they like you and you've proven you can get things done. Also if you're going the non-degree route and somehow getting experience employers will assume you have a fair amount of ambition and are a self-starter. Also, do not worry about money for your first real dev job. Just get one. Look to move jobs in 6-12 months and you'll get the money you want. Good luck!

aiurtourist 14y ago

I like this. Emphasis on the "Without lying." Do not lie on your resume. And anything on it is fair game during an interview.

randomchars 14y ago

That's a great plan, thank you! The only thing is I haven't really seen entry level jobs anywhere. I looked on Github's and Stack Overflow's job boards, is there somewhere else I should be looking too?

darkxanthos 14y ago
You're right businesses don't call it "Jr. dev" often. Instead apply for normal dev positions that ask for a 4 year degree. Many employers will offer you a position for less money knowing you'll be more junior simply because they like you and you've proven you can get things done. Also if you're going the non-degree route and somehow getting experience employers will assume you have a fair amount of ambition and are a self-starter. Also, do not worry about money for your first real dev job. Just get one. Look to move jobs in 6-12 months and you'll get the money you want. Good luck!