Most of the other advice here is shit. This advice will get you a job. Serious. It works.

  1. Make a list of local places you might want to work.
  2. Print out resumes.
  3. Go to the office, and hand resume over to front desk.

In person say - "I would like to apply for a job. Here is my resume."

Top of your resume, put evidence you can do the job.

"These projects prove that I can do the job:

  1. Launched project using php.  http://1.example.com/
  2. Made Y for client doing X.  http://2.example.com/
  3. Shipped X. http://3.example.com/

I am a very hard worker.

"

-- You will get call backs, and interviews on the spot at some of the places. No one else is doing this. --

I'm not going to wish you luck. Since I know after reading this, you will get off your arse and make it happen.

Now. Get going!