Ask HN: Finding a startup or tech job after college?
I've got some experience with startups, I spent almost a full year in startup mode trying to start a social networking company with some friends & we even got some money. Before that tried to start two other companies and I have done a ton of freelancing.
My main interests are:
1. Web Development (lots of jQuery, PHP & Coldfusion) 2. Mobile Development (No experience) 3. Security (No experience) 4. Parellel Programming (No experience)
Beyond course work my internships entirely consisted of web development and IT support, I've done lots with OOP and MVC (building a CMS for the USDA), YII, Coldfusion etc... but I am not sure how I can tailor that to applying for jobs.
My main questions are:
1. How do I find a job before I graduate that will start after I graduate?
2. I'm going on a fantastic honeymoon, and won't be able to start for 1 month after graduation. Will this be a problem? Graduation is around May 10, I won't be able to start until after June 10. Will most employer's care?
3. When do I start applying for jobs?
4. I have lots of experience, lots of people have told me to come talk to them at the career fair when I'm ready to graduate--How do I sell myself to them?
5. I'm looking at Continental United States, but will prioritize companies in Arizona (Phoenix area), Colorado (anywhere), Dallas or Austin or somewhere without beaches or snow. What's the job market like for Web Developers across the country?
6. How hard will it be for me to get a job given 6 years IT/Web experience + a 4 year degree @ 24?
Any tips or advice is greatly welcomed (other then, don't married so soon).