# What to show when job hunting?

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-to-show-when-job-hunting/90369>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [March 28, 2007, 6:44am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-to-show-when-job-hunting/90369 "2007-03-28T06:44:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 6:44am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-to-show-when-job-hunting/90369/1 "2007-03-28T06:44:15Z")

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I’ve never worked in programming before but I’ve been working in Rails  
for a couple of years now and I’d like to find some entry-level work.

What kind of things should I have prepared to show when I’m looking for  
work? I’ve got a couple of Rails apps in development but haven’t got  
anything solid and completed so far.

Jeff

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**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 7:18am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-to-show-when-job-hunting/90369/2 "2007-03-28T07:18:01Z")

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If you’ve been working in Rails for 2 years (a good chunk of the time  
that  
Rails has been around) then you should have something to show the  
prospective employer. If you don’t, write something simple that  
showcases  
your abilities and get it online!

I always ask to see examples of what the prospect has done. If they  
can’t  
give me access because it’s a closed system, then i try to get them to  
send  
screen shots.

When you come in for an interview, bring a portfolio with you… should  
have  
screenshots, database designs, anything that can showcase your  
awesomeness.  
I have always done that, and my students always have good luck with that  
technique as well. It gives you something to talk about when they ask  
about “a tough project you were involved in” or say “give me an example  
of  
a time when you…”

Good luck in your job hunt!