Where are the Best Locations For Finding Entry-level Web Design Work?

[chanoc]

There are null jobs in the state of Alaska for entry-level Web design jobs, and very few professional jobs. Tell me where I can find work. The University of Alaska claims their CIOS programs prepare students for the job market, and I am close to an AAS in CIOS.

CIOS

They claim with a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems it will give students the skills to enter the professional market, although most Web jobs in the professional market want an applicant with 5 years experience, a degree in Computer Science, and knowledge developing applications in C++, C#, and .Net, as well as Web development for the job title of "Web Developer".

 

[wordmunger]

You probably need to start with internships -- a good way to get your foot in the door. It's best if you can do this while you're still in school; then you've got at least some experience when you hit the job market.

 

[spasticmutant]

You probably need to start with internships -- a good way to get your foot in the door. It's best if you can do this while you're still in school; then you've got at least some experience when you hit the job market.

I agree.

Internships are a terrific deal if you can get into one. The competition is stiff, and nepotism is everywhere; I recall at one company I once worked for, the only intern I saw turned out to be the nephew of one of the VPs. How convenient; we didn't have any openings until he applied. It was like magic.

I personally lucked into internships at HP and Intel during the tech boom which helped me professionally, but you need to be willing to move around along with simply being competent. Otherwise, you won't stand a chance. Of course, there are no guarantees. They'll lay off whoever is expensive or inconvenient regardless of origin. I just saw a bunch of coworkers from my previous employer get laid off and they never saw it coming. I'm just glad I bailed before then. I didn't see it coming either.

 

[chanoc]

Sounds like self employment is the way to proceed in the Web market. There are plenty of jobs wanting candidates that have proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Visio, fast typing, etc. in the living-wage range. Jobs in Web design are few and far between. I am going to comfront the University of Alaska and call bulls$!t.