Over the past few years I've taught myself how to program using java SE, then I jumped to HTML and finally last year I decided to go for Bsc Computing through UNISA . Now I realize that growth for me has been quite slow & I believe it's because I've been doing things alone, with no projects to work on and no one to guide me towards the right direction.
Where and how can I find a mentor? Do I need one?
Is there a way I can move forward without any help from someone?
Your responses will be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Yes, I have advice, I am in IT 32 years. What you do is this, you contact every company you can, and tell them you are willing to come work for them, for free, for 6 months, in their company. After that you would like to be evaluated, and if you pass, be offered a junior programming post. That, if you can achieve it, will be of much more value, than what you currently do.
If you can get your foot in the door, and start, no matter how little you earn, then you work yourself up from there. From that point it depends how good you are, and how good your attitude is.
Try it, you have nothing to lose. All companies love a bloke who shows enthuisiasm. It is actually how I started, with no degree or diploma or experience behind me. I was just willing to work for almost no pay, and I worked hard to skill myself up. The road will be long and hard, but the rewards will come, for sure, if you have what it takes.
Also, take no job for granted, and read up a lot on office politics as to what to do and not to do.
Good luck, I see you are going places.
