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Michael Coudrain
4,629 PointsHow do you build a portfolio to get an entry level job.
I've taken computer science through high school, and know a decent amount of Java, Ruby, and Python. Enough that picking up a library isn't difficult really. I've got no completed projects to show though and was wondering what would make good portfolio pieces to land a job in the tech industry. I'm hoping for something web oriented or game based possibly though I imagine the latter a bit unlikely without a college degree. The reason I just don't build randomly is I lack allot of spare time due to working a full time job in retail with 2 kids.. doesn't leave allot of free time. Any suggestions from those that already have a job would be great thanks.
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Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 PointsI would take the webpage programming classes offered by Treehouse. In the first half more toward the beginning, the show you how to do a basic portfolio online.
Amy Kang
17,188 PointsI rebuilt a site I really liked with Ruby on Rails as a portfolio project. It doesn't really matter as long as it works and looks good. In my experience most companies don't look at your portfolio anyway unless you're a web designer/ux designer. They'll judge your skills based on how well you do in the interview and then maybe look at your projects afterwards.