Work experience in IT and Computing and this is how you get it

HAHA if only it was as easy as that....

Hi,

Here is a list of my tips on getting work experience:

1) Learn a few languages (such as C#, Java, PHP, MySQL), this can help you gain employment as a programmer, developer.
2) Create your own projects and show them on Github, this could be programming projects, databases. Aim to develop around 30.
3) Contribute on Open Source projects.
4) Create your own mobile apps.
5) Take certifications in A+, MCSE then apply for helpdeask roles.
6) Take N+, then volunteer has a network admin at a school, hospital or your council Once you have experience take the CCNA and then apply for network engineer roles.
7) Volunteer as a technician at your uni.
8) Volunteer. Apply on volunteer sites.
9) Run a tutoring service.
10) Collaborate with other students in a project.
11) Test software, create a portfolio and then apply for software testing jobs once you have your degree.
12) Run your own blog on how to learn programming or what you know and gained.
13) Run and IT consultancy voluntary.
14) Freelance.
15) Volunteer as a IT trainer.
16) Create your own databases and websites.
17) Do the Linux foundation course, contribute on the Ubunto forum, create your own apps.
18) Contribute on Stackoverflow, create an account and send a link to your CV.
19) Create a brilliant computing project in your final year.
20) Lear batch commands.


All of these will look good on your CV.

Good Luck!