Finding a job

[myth]

Hi everyone;

I have learned to program (level = intermediate or beginner) in php (with knowledge about basic MySQL queries) and write HTML by myself and I have been working for a non-profit organization for some months now... I don't have much to show on a portfolio and no certification. I'm a student (senior highschool, programming is a hobby) and I'll be looking for a job as soon as I graduate. My question is the following : what does it take to become a webmaster or at least to get a job, or get into this industry, get started you know... should I get some certification or learn by myself with some kind of course/tutorial or book... and if I should get a certification to be more competent and get a job, anyone knows some online school where I can take courses ?

Thanks a lot,

Ahmed M

[pctec]

My suggestion would be to google web designers. When you go to their pages they will usually list their qualifications. If they feel they are important enough to list, then maybe they are... or maybe they are just hoping the customers will think so

[Julie]

Unless you have a portfolio and experience, if you are looking to get hired by a company you'll need a degree most likely. Companies don't hire you on your word that you're a good designer/programmer/etc.