As a recent graduate looking to acquire work in software development, I’m really looking for a bit of advice on the course I should take to help improve my odds of landing a job in this sector.
Currently I’m quite familiar with C# and have developed standalone applications and web based applications using ASP.NET but there is still much room for improvement, Is it worth me pursuing an open source project in C# to improve my experience or turn my hand to another popular language such as C++ or Java? of which I have little to no experience.
Finding work in this sector quite hard to come by and when it does its often in the wrong language for me. Any advice would be welcome, thanks

By: Mike S

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Recently a national recognized training company that I have been happy with sent me the following at part of their response to my inquiry:

2.) Web Application Development in Microsoft .NET and Web Design- (5 Months during the day or evening) This program teaches you how to write code to develop software and web -based applications using the most in-demand programming languages and tools. This includes writing customized business applications as well as customizing existing business applications. This includes everything from database design and control to script programming. At conclusion of the program you will earn 5 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Our Placement Partner assists you with placement in the Kansas City area. Avg. starting salary with no experience is 51k per year, growing to 73k after just 4 years of experience. New Horizons guarantees that you will pass your exams and guarantees at least 3 interviews with Kansas City firms and/or government agencies. In addition to being certified in Web Development, you will also be trained to use the latest Web Design Tools like Dreamweaver, Flash, and Illustrator, In Design and many other Design Tools.

The salesman also said they were having no trouble placing entry-level students after the training. Given that I am a career-changer and the current economy is this a good idea? Assume I can take the courses, pass the exams and otherwise fully benefit from the training. Is this a good idea?

Thanks.

By: Tom M

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