Re: Gaining a Position

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Title: Re: Gaining a Position

Joel,   You have inspiring story. You might be able to answer a few questions that I have about Java certification. I never tried exam because my biggest problem is understanding and using shift operators. How important are shift operators for passing the exam?   also if you can recommend any good prep book. Thanks.   shuaib   ----- Original Message ----- From: Joel Carklin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 21, 2001 4:00 AM Subject: Re: Gaining a Position Hi Peter, I've recently managed to get work as a Java programmer, after teaching myself and coming from a background with no programming experience whatsoever. I did a 6 month correspondence course, did all the online tutorials I could find (the one from Sun is very good) and hung out in places like this list and the Java Ranch (www.javaranch.com) . After about 8 months of studying and experimenting I prepared for Sun's Java Programmer Examination. I did all the mock exams I could find and finally passed with flying colours. I then sent out an email to all the Java User Groups in my area (Cape Town) saying I wanted to work with JSP and Servlets as well as EJB's (which aren't actually covered in the exam). It took 6 months but I am now happily employed, at entry level position and salary, but getting the experience I need to become good at what I do... > I am trying to break into the field of programming as a Java developer.  I would like to ask the people who are employed as Java > Programmers how they got their break into the world of programming and, more specifically, java.