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Originally Posted by suzzer99
OP, get an entry-level programming book, download some frameworks and create some hello-world apps. Delve further into whatever interests you, find some open source projects, download the code and try to make your own changes. If you think you have something worthwhile, try to contribute it to the project. Go to meetups of devs, user's groups etc. Find people to act as mentors. Post on stack-overflow. Etc. etc. etc.
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This. If you don't want a long degree program, pick up some books and get learning.
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Originally Posted by BryanBusby
The problem with the I.T. field is that HR departments are doing the screenings for job applicants and they don't have a ****ing clue.
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Yeah, HR's a bitch, at least until you get that magical 2-3 years of experience with a cover letter/resume full of the right keywords.