Now you tell me. :mad: I think I've violated each of those more than once over the past 20+ years. :sigh: You'll never get very far if all you do is follow instructions.

Local user groups are a great way to meet people informally who are in the industry. I have personally never found work this way, but on numerous occasions I have seen others do just that. Plus attending these meetings will help plug those gaps you mentioned. Recruiters, a good recruiter will find you a job. I tell this to everybody I know in a situation similar to yours (not that uncommon) - get visual studio express, build a windows phone app in C#, publish it. Even if nobody downloads it, this is a great resume builder. If java/android is more your thing then go that route. What better way to address questions about competency in a language then to show you published an app in that language.

OK, so from all you guys' responses, programming is more important than note-taking because I can just reference the material later. However, what do you guys think I SHOULD take notes on? Just A-HA moments I come across, or anything new that confused me before?

tyr this website: thenewboston.org

Hey guys. I just got back from a meet with a lady at my college's career center, and a talk with a previous professor of mine. When I voiced my concerns about exaggeration, the lady suggested several things, like: -"Course work completed in [all the languages listed in my resume]". This seems very weak to me, but is the most accurate. -"Experience in [all the languages listed in my resume]". Just cut off the "extensive." This seems like an easy fix. However, what if an employer calls me in and I still don't have the experience they're looking for? The professor recommended the second one above, but said later that he probably isn't the best one to talk about these things (he hasn't had to apply to a job in years). He's going to refer me to someone else who might be better. Still, I think it's a toss up between the two above. I don't know which one to go with though. Like I said, I want to be accurate without being scoffed at (even though I'm aware people aren't expecting those 2 years out of college to have serious company experience under their belt)