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I'm pretty knowledgeable about C# and several other programming languages, and I have a couple projects I can show off for it. However, I don't have a degree or any certification, and I while can change that, I'd like to get a job in the meantime. I don't even know what sites I should be going to or what jobs I should be applying to.

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I use Indeed and LinkedIn

My guess for best job fits would be Jr Web Developer, or maybe Jr Full-Stack if you feel comfortable with DB work and HTML/CSS. I really can't speak much on job titles without knowing more about your experience though.

I'm in a similar boat, though I have a couple certs.


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I'll be watching any replies, since I plan to get out of my job due to health reasons and will be looking for a desk job.

Just buy a lot of cannabis shake and make weed butter with it. Then make Rice Krispies treats! Then you can either start a business and sell them or eat them all and get reallllllly stoned. Either way it's a win!

kukukupo posted...

I'll be watching any replies, since I plan to get out of my job due to health reasons and will be looking for a desk job.

I got out of years in the restaurant industry by attending an IT Bootcamp. They can be pricey, but most have financial aid/loan options, and it's really an investment in the future. Mine was 14 weeks long, and my first job in the industry was 60k annually.

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If you know of any local businesses that you think would provide a good work environment for you, reach out to them and see if they have any work that needs doing. It doesn't matter what the position is, if you can demonstrate that you're a good employee it will likely open up other possibilities for you in the future. Having a boss who appreciates your work is invaluable. Even if that particular company isn't hiring they likely have contacts working elsewhere who may be actively looking for good workers. A few years ago I was unemployed and didn't know what kind of career I wanted to pursue. Eventually I took a low level job doing data entry for a consulting company. The work itself had nothing to do with my background, but it introduced me to people who eventually decided to hire me for my current position because I had established a good reputation.

I would also recommend looking for work outside CS and IT positions, assuming you aren't laser-focused on a career in software development. Basic programming skills are very versatile and will be valued in almost any profession. There are a ton of niche careers out there that most people don't even realize exist. Look for companies led by people you respect and you may stumble upon something that happens to be a great fit for you.

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You could also contact a staffing agency like Aerotek.

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SunWuKung420 posted...

You could also contact a staffing agency like Aerotek.

This also, find staffing agencies or recruiters to work with. They can help you find a position and get you hired.

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Thanks everyone for your advice. I don't have much in the way of guidance irl.

Yeah I am somewhat focused on software engineering, it's just what I like doing.

IronBornCorps posted...

LinkedIn

I'll start here, though all of these require a Bachelor's degree. From what I've heard you don't necessarily need to fit the requirements when it comes to programming.

I passed the C++ C# and .Net Framework LinkedIn Assessments. A lot of those I guessed because they were complicated and I only had 1:30 minutes for each question. I hate time limits. Do they think people who contemplate things don't deserve to pass?

But hey, top 15% in .Net. I guess that's pretty cool? Maybe I should go for a certification. For fun if no other reason. I am pretty obsessed with .Net.

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Yellow posted...

Thanks everyone for your advice. I don't have much in the way of guidance irl.

Yeah I am somewhat focused on software engineering, it's just what I like doing.

I'll start here, though all of these require a Bachelor's degree. From what I've heard you don't necessarily need to fit the requirements when it comes to programming.

I passed the C++ C# and .Net Framework LinkedIn Assessments. A lot of those I guessed because they were complicated and I only had 1:30 minutes for each question. I hate time limits. Do they think people who contemplate things don't deserve to pass?

But hey, top 15% in .Net. I guess that's pretty cool? Maybe I should go for a certification. For fun if no other reason. I am pretty obsessed with .Net.

Apply for the ones that say bachelor degree anyway too, and LinkedIn is a great place to network with recruiters.

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