Getting started at the right job is job in itself (Score 1)

I know of a technique I've seen work. Do a survey. Get in touch with the people in charge of the types of projects you would like to be on (not the personell department or something), and go interview them to find out what they want. You'll be surprised. Interview at least 10 people so you get a good base. I guarantee you'll know a lot more coming out than you did going in. I saw one young man, just out of high school, with no experience, try this and he had to stop because of the job offers--he had to decide on one. He took one that paid tuition and books so he could get his degree while he worked. I have programmed computers for 25 years and I know there are jobs out there, but you've got to do research to find out where they are and what they are. Don't job hunt, go hunting for information. It won't be what you expect it to be.