Career help/advice

Discussion in 'Programming' started by catamo, Aug 9, 2009.

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    I need help. I am interested in Web Design/Development, Graphic Design, and Programming. I would like to know:

    Which of these is in greater demand?

    What programming languages or applications are in greatest demand?

    Is there anyone here who would be willing to act as a mentor, to train me in the recommended languages or apps? I do know a little HTML and VB.net. In return, I will help on your projects for six months, free. This may be considered an internship of sorts.

    If no one can help as a mentor, I would also appreciate any recommendations for good IT classes in Southern California, LA county. Thanks in advance.
     
    catamo, Aug 9, 2009 IP
  2. CodeSpire

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    PHP coding and Photoshop design are the things which I find to be in permanent demand, and of course XHTML/CSS conversion.
     
    CodeSpire, Aug 9, 2009 IP
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    PHP with HTML and Fotoshop design for the begining is good.
     
    jakson, Aug 10, 2009 IP
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    I agree, although it seems always easier to find people who want a website design and the likes. Plus in our setting here, web designers get paid more than the programmers. LOL!
     
    jamespv85, Aug 10, 2009 IP
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    Classes and Guru's won't help you a lot.To learn about it you have to find the path yourself and by that you will become self-confident and be able to face anyone.

    First of all I guess you are looking out for money than knowledge; you should learn a specific thing in computer that you like most about it.
     
    gbit, Aug 10, 2009 IP
  6. catamo

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    Thanks for the helpful suggestions, everyone. I feel I have some direction now. Thanks again.
     
    catamo, Aug 14, 2009 IP
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    Look at the number of projects in the different categories of http://www.getafreelancer.com
    PHP (800)
    Website Design (752)
    Graphic Design (326)

    It is best for you to study programming languages like PHP or C#/ASP, if you have good analytical and algorithmic skills of course. You'll get paid more compared to graphic design or webdesign-related job.
     
    Martin, Aug 15, 2009 IP