Post your resume on craigslist, even for areas outside where you live (such as the SF Bay area / Silicon Valley), this is how I got one of my early "gigs" that was an hourly part-time job working remotely. Its good to do this if you don't have a lot of opportunities in your area, such as if you live in smaller town / city rather than a large metro area. Once you get that first paying gig / job, the rest should come easier, from then on emphasize your work experience as generally companies want people with some paid experience.