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Write a web browser that actually works, sell it cheaply, and retire to Costa Rica at 42.
Seriously, you picked a lousy time to break into a new field, and that's probably more the reason for your lack of success than anything. When people with graduate degrees are happy to find work flipping burgers, a beginner doesn't stand much of a chance. Keep studying, and keep trying; this won't last forever.
In the meantime, I'd suggest creating a portfolio of websites for fictitious companies, displaying different styles, layouts, and functionality, then host them on an inexpensive but professional webhosting provider. Do some checkout carts, membership only features, fancy search stuff - anything that will demonstrate how versatile and competent you are. When you submit an application, include links to your demo sites so that potential employers can see for themselves what great things you can bring to them. I think that might well give you an edge over the competition.
Good luck! I know what it's like to be unemployed for long periods. I spent 12 long years working for minimum wage and few, if any, benefits before I found my current job. And it's by far the best job I've ever had. 
"A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"
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I've now enrolled on an HNC/D in computing starting September in my efforts to get a job as a web developer. The HNC, (which will include ASP.NET in Visual Basic - should be interesting as I am fluent in C#) is part-time which is a bonus as you can still sign-on and get L.E.A funding!.
I'm no good at creating a portfolio, which is one reason, I've decided to do a degree as I do like studying and I am determined to become a web developer!
When I did my MCAD in 2005, I was falsely given the impression that this accredidation would more than likely get me a sofware development job.
This was 'Computeach' and I parted with near to £4000 for the priviledge.
Don't be taken in by these I.T training providers!
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"A 'Microsoft Certified Professional' accreditation is recognised throughout the I.T industry as evidence of a professional who has hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge."
That is Microsofts' own marketing blurb, - its own admission that I am a professional with hands-on experience.
Beginners, beware, this is highly inaccurate sales patter, obviously designed to make you think that if you have one or two MCP's, you can walk into a junior developer role!
I would be interested to hear Microsoft's response that many junior roles here in the UK require graduates, (ie a BSc in computer science)
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Hi Everyone
I am an MCP with the 70-315 and 70-316 under my belt.
I am currently studying towards 70-536 and 70-562 to get up to speed with ASP.NET 3.5. I've studied an MCAD with Computeach in 2005-2008 and I understand HTML, AJAX, CSS and so on.
I've had a few interviews but can't get commercial experience because of lack of commercial experience.
There are also no I.T developer apprenticships for someone of 40. I tried the volunteer route for website design, but they never get back to me and think I'm overqualified.
What can I do?
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I have some funds for training and learning purposes only.
From my perspective online training seem like logical solution for someone who has busy daily routine, but I don't have any experience with such form of education.
There are some Microsoft's programs and vast choice of other companies offering similar services, can you give me any advice or recension?
Innerworkings (http://www.innerworkings.com/) seems like a sound choice, but they do not offer SQL Server training.
Do you have suggestions?
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Hi All,
I want to order a self-paced training kit from Microsoft,
to teach myself using .NET and write some c# code.
The exams which are currently available for becoming MCPD
are 70-536, 70-528, 70-547. These exams are currently
updated to the .NET 3.5 Framework, but I can't find any
study material to prepare myself?
Does anybody know which study material helps best, to prepare
for the exams mentioned above?
Thanks,
Ingmar
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This does not bode well. I just Googled MCPD and there are lots of suggestions.
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1. self paced kits are not for complete beginners, learn some C# and .net basics before ordering any certification materiel.
2. Exam 70-536 hasn't changed, and there is a plenty of booksellers who offer that book.
I passed 70-505 (Win based apps) with learning for older exam (.net 2.0) with some extra learning for specific .net 3.5 features (linq and syntax changes).
If I were you I would go for newest certification, those you have mentioned are for .net 2.0.
3. As someone already mentioned, google it.
4. When you are familiar enough with .net you can start searching for many brain dumps with exams, but that is not good way to truly learn .net, it will just help you to learn correct answers like a parrot.
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hi
any one can help me in selecting my project . i have selected two domains
--------- human and computer interaction
--------- image processing
plz tell me latest work done in these two feilds.
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When should you look for change?
what is the right time,?
what factors do u consider most?
Ravie Busie
Coding is my birth-right and bugs are part of feature my code has!
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Ravi Sant wrote: When should you look for change?
Just after you buy something!
Ravi Sant wrote: what is the right time,?
13:31
Ravi Sant wrote: what factors do u consider most?
My happiness and comfort
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Hi
I want to write a good CV.
Could you help me?
Thanks
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A good CV is a highly subjective item - of course, what helps is having good experience. Do you have that?
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Onyx
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I'm looking for a CV's standard format.
I was wondering if you introduce suitable resources.
BG
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Templates can be found here[^]. Advice can be found here[^].
My apologies for the generic answer; the question is too broad to give specific advice. Perhaps it's easier to write a resume first, and then post a link here.
Good luck 
I are troll
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One thing that a recruiter told me a month ago is that he like chronological resumes so that he can tell how long ago you did what technology and what you worked on in each place.
Steve Maier
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I have two MCP's and studying my third. I started working with Visual Studio and the .NET framework in 2005.
I have been out of work since March. I wondered if anyone else is feeling the pinch of the recession and if so whether they have found mass uncontrolled immigration to be a factor? I recently discovered that 71% of jobs in the UK over the past 10 years have gone to those not born here!
Has anyone found getting a job here impossible due to the Indian IT industry taking UK jobs? and if so, what advice could you give?
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Can anyone here offer any advice, having successfully moved from developing windows apps to web development?
I know it's an old question, but technologies change.
I'm currently using C++ MFC / C# win forms for a thick client app.
There's nothing similar locally only web jobs, so I'd be in trouble if this company went under.
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Yes. My team are equally capable in desktop and web forms development.
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Onyx
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I would start playing with web development at home. It is easy enough to get a website setup and running on your own to start learning it. I have moved from Windows apps to Web and back to windows apps depending on the job. I personally would start with web forms and ASP.NET to get going and work on in my spare time.
Steve Maier
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I was doing Windows desk top apps using C#.NET before moving on to ASP.NET apps.
The big difference to initially get your head around is the 'disconnected' state of the web page from the server and the 'life cycle' of the web page. Plus the application domain model is very different.
Once you learn that, the rest is very similar!
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Hi Everyone.
I need to develop an impressive portfolio to accompany my C.V. - and fast!!
My C.V is getting noticed, but because I don't yet have any commercial experience, I need to show some examples of websites/web applications that demonstrate my knowledge.
What would be an example/examples of a good problem to implement as a solution for this??
My main skills are in Winforms and Webforms .NET 1.1. But I have recently bought VS2008 and got the ASP.NET 2.0 self paced training guide.
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You should pick a subject that is of interest to YOU, my son built a diving log as his training. I built a library web site for my interest (I like reading). Pick something relevant to you and build a solution to meet the needs of that interest.
Alternatively find a small/medium business that has a business problem and will donate some of their time to help build a software solution. I'm not being facetious here, building a software solution to a business problem is not just writing code. Your business is going to have to invest considerable time into the requirements and UAT of the solution for you to have an acceptable result.
20 years ago I was lucky in knowing a couple of friends that would do this 
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity
RAH
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Thanks for the advice 
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Hi
I have been trying to get a software development job for over 15 years and wondered if anyone cound suggest any ideas for a portfolio website, ie where I could find a 'case study' that I could use.
I've got 2 MCP's (70-315 and 70-316) and I am currently studying 70-536, my understanding being that the more MCP's you have, the more doors will open when appying for I.T jobs!?!
I do get the occasional I.T agency ring me and say 'we have an ASP.NET C sharp position' but as soon as they discover I have not got at least 2 years commercial experience, they are not interested.
I love the academic side and studying/taking the Microsoft exams, but have no idea where to start in building a portfolio of work!. I have dozens of small apps written in .NET 1.1 for Windows and Web, but they are of the usual small DataGrid, etc ADO.NET and SQL server type, ie totally boring and I'm a bit sick of the site of the code now!
I just need to find out how to get the inspiration and originality to create apps from scratch, - interesting innovative apps that use .NET 3.5, AJAX, Silverlight, etc rather than following exercises in books!
I have the theory and knowledge, but not the ideas. Its just like years ago when I studied music theory and got a distinction and understood synths and electronic music like the back of my hand, yet I couldn't write a good song to save my life 
Any help appreciated. I am happy to post my C.V for anyone's criticism aswell.
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