[reboog711]

I didn't see anyone say it yet; so I would recommend looking for local user groups / networking events. The personal connection can help a long way to getting an interview.

Go to everything you can find that is related to programming / application development /web development, even if it isn't in a technology or topic you know or care about.

[dwgdev]

Thank you! I think one of my biggest issue is that I am not very socially active.