What to do to get into a programmer job for the first time?

Question

Loads of people learn programming languages and do curses, but which is the path to take or which one did you take to get into industry? It looks like there is a loads of information on how to learn, but I find that there is not much about what to do to enter a job as a programmer.

Answer 1

Sign up to freelancer. And get work about all programming languages.

Answer 2

Volunteer. Scour your regional volunteer website for non profits needing help but have no budget. If you screw up you can just jump ship :P If it goes well be sure to use that contact as a job reference. you'll be helping a good cause and building your skills at the same time.

Answer 3

just like any other job. Search for offers and get an interview.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

for the first time don't be picky,, get what in front of you. free lance or small start ups company.

Answer 6

It's nice to firstly have a good background in some programming language, it can be maintained through books, courses, tutorials, etc.
Then you can look for the common questions on the job interviews to be sure that you are able to answer them. If not, return to learning; if yes, you can send your CV to some junior positions :)
You may not earn there as much as you would like, but you will surely gain work experience that is needed for the middle positions and higher.

Answer 7

Actually, if you are confident in what you are doing, you can get picky. If you have solid background in some language and technologies, then why not to get the job you want. Also there isnt that many programmers on the market so you should be safe.

Answer 8

Make connection with other in the same field in which u want to go, this help you a lot.

Answer 9

start for free for experience in company or freelance

Answer 10

just, you know, do some random things, read books, watch tutorials, write snippets, make games, what ever sounds appealing to you and in that exact moment so that you open the path for your self first and then apply an internship where you can show things you have learned.. good luck :)

Answer 11

I would suggest the game and app industry there are many people looking for programmers you may be expecting to do art or modeling bam your the programmer.

Answer 12

Like what everyone else has said, try freelancing, volunteering, or going for an entry level job. Volunteering sucks in the aspect that you don't get paid, but you gain experience and volunteering looks great on a CV.

I'm personally going through University and studying Software Engineering, but that doesn't guarantee me a job, so I'm undertaking work experience and attempting freelancing when I have the time

Answer 13

hello friene.. learn any one languages first with hardwork..mybe its help you so much in your job.

Answer 14

Most of the companies ask for C++ Programmers you need to know the programming language perfect and you can show your solo learn certificate. Look for big companies like Ubisoft and Gameloft for job.