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The folks in the various programming subs over on reddit tend to have good advice for landing that first programming gig. There are probably several posts that

The folks in the various programming subs over on reddit tend to have good advice for landing that first programming gig. There are probably several posts that cover situations similar to yours, so do a little searching and reading before you post. /r/programming would probably be a good jumping off point.

speeder 12y ago
I already had jobs before, but I spent all my money then to pay university debt (that thankfully is now 100% paid... but I still wish I never went to college, it made more negative than positive difference on my life). My problem now is that the startup where I am working ran out of money, and I have no money (I don't own a car, house, or even a decent cellphone! I am using a borrowed dumbphone right now). I sent hundreds of resumes, but companies don't even invite me to interview.
- dudurocha 12y ago
  Hey Speeder, where do you live in brazil? I could probably help you out. I work in a VC firm and know several it companies in brazil.
  - speeder 12y ago
    I live in São Paulo right now, but I ran out of money and will have to move back to my parents home soon.
    - Woost 12y ago
      I know it's hard, but stay positive here. You just had someone effectively offer to put in a good word for you with several companies in your country. Instead of 'I ran out of money and will have to move back soon', which reads a little negative, try 'Thanks! I live in São Paulo right now, but I'm willing to move anywhere in Brazil for an opportunity, though my funds are a bit low so traveling will be tough. I'll send you an email/my email is in my profile'
    - gonzo 12y ago
      We employ someone in Sãn Paulo. Send a resume.
      - speeder 12y ago
        Hello! Send to where?
  - personlurking 12y ago
    Hope you don't mind, Speeder. This might help some, dudu. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8394490 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8394490
- computerjunkie 12y ago
  Do you have a portfolio of work you have done? Personal website where you blog about technology? Present your small projects online so that people can see what you have done. I don't have a git-hub page yet but a lot of people host their work there, and there are plenty of recruiters looking at peoples github pages. From what I've gathered about the programming industry, its a lot of "show us what you have done" rather than I have a degree in X(although its beneficial for companies who insist on degrees.)

speeder 12y ago

I already had jobs before, but I spent all my money then to pay university debt (that thankfully is now 100% paid... but I still wish I never went to college, it made more negative than positive difference on my life). My problem now is that the startup where I am working ran out of money, and I have no money (I don't own a car, house, or even a decent cellphone! I am using a borrowed dumbphone right now). I sent hundreds of resumes, but companies don't even invite me to interview.

dudurocha 12y ago
Hey Speeder, where do you live in brazil? I could probably help you out. I work in a VC firm and know several it companies in brazil.
- speeder 12y ago
  I live in São Paulo right now, but I ran out of money and will have to move back to my parents home soon.
  - Woost 12y ago
    I know it's hard, but stay positive here. You just had someone effectively offer to put in a good word for you with several companies in your country. Instead of 'I ran out of money and will have to move back soon', which reads a little negative, try 'Thanks! I live in São Paulo right now, but I'm willing to move anywhere in Brazil for an opportunity, though my funds are a bit low so traveling will be tough. I'll send you an email/my email is in my profile'
  - gonzo 12y ago
    We employ someone in Sãn Paulo. Send a resume.
    - speeder 12y ago
      Hello! Send to where?
- personlurking 12y ago
  Hope you don't mind, Speeder. This might help some, dudu. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8394490 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8394490
computerjunkie 12y ago
Do you have a portfolio of work you have done? Personal website where you blog about technology? Present your small projects online so that people can see what you have done. I don't have a git-hub page yet but a lot of people host their work there, and there are plenty of recruiters looking at peoples github pages. From what I've gathered about the programming industry, its a lot of "show us what you have done" rather than I have a degree in X(although its beneficial for companies who insist on degrees.)