How I Got a Job in Web Development

Re:How I Got a Job in Web Development by elliotec on Tuesday January 27, 2015 @06:18PM (#8956851)

Thanks! Here's a secret, they don't actually care if you have a CS degree or 5 years experience. You can ignore that on any job description. If you can prove that you are able to do the job, that's what they are looking for.

Another quick point, those CS concepts will come with practice, and you might not know every aspect of what is happening in the CPU when you use .sort! on an array, but I assure you that you will not be required to rewrite sorting algorithms in any job you should be applying for.

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Re:How I Got a Job in Web Development by vonklaus on Tuesday January 27, 2015 @06:28PM (#8956901)

Thanks. I know I can do most of the stuff asked. Most of these places want flat designed applications with animation, a nice UI and CRUD functionality. Maybe a token based api and a few forms. Im going to get a job, i am disappointed in the lack of brand strength of the institution I attended, so I am doing a few side projects and contract work to prove to employers I am competent and can learn. Thanks

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Re:How I Got a Job in Web Development by gopher2 on Tuesday January 27, 2015 @07:45PM (#8957297)

What did you use to find contract work?

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