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On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 16:24, Jon Gorman <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Here's my take on whether or not the projects are going to be useful > in job hunting. It's a bit of a gamble and honestly they may not. On > the other hand, I certainly would take a portfolio as a very good sign > of a candidate in my own hunts. But realistically, the job market's > just too wild at the moment. It does seem to be smoothing out though. First I'd echo what Gabe said -- extracurricular work can "count" in the interview process. Though this probably depends on the job and the committee, I wouldn't be discouraged by it. Were I in your shoes, I would buy new shoes because, really, have you smelled my feet lately? No, were I in your shoes, I'd do a quick poll of the sorts of jobs you'd be interested in landing once you're done with your degree, and make a list of the sorts of technologies referenced. Learning those wouldn't be a bad idea. The key, though, IMO, is not learning any particular set of technologies but demonstrating a love for technology, a willingness to learn new technologies and stay current and be agile, and the ability to apply them in useful ways. -Mike