Tips or advice on getting a programing job in Cape Town?

[Seanthecoder]

I've been studying programing for the last year or so. I've studied Java and Java scripting.

I'm struggling to get a job for months now, I've been for quite a few interviews and nothing. Is there something I'm missing? Can anyone please give me some tips or advice?

 

[henry1103]

Have you asked the recruiters why your interviews weren't successful?

 

[Lupus]

Because they are recruiters, I am betting there really isn't a job and they are just getting you on their databases. I've noticed the amount of advertising recruiters are doing lately you cannot tell me there are this many jobs around.

 

[psyc]

Try learning some of the frameworks to put on your cv as that would count alot in your favour.

 

[NeonNinja]

Why not volunteer? Seems like you're applying in for paid positions, and without the proper papers won't get you far.

 

[droplet]

i still get emails every two weeks or so (or phone calls) from recruiters who are looking for mobile java developers. drop your CV onto pnet.co.za and wait

 

[NeonNinja]

And you mention you "studied", try getting certified, that'll increase your worth a bit.

 

[Batista]

What is your qualification?
What is your job exp?

Do you know C# or just Java and Jscript?