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/u/captbrogers already mentioned one part but I'm replying here so you'll see it...
Definitely look into area user groups (MeetUp usually has a bunch). This is an amazing place to network. There will be recruiters. There will be hiring managers there that are networking. There will also be other devs there who may just happen to know about open positions at their companies. I've even seen people advertise open positions at their employer during these meetings. Worst case, you'll learn about something new/cool if it's a good group.
Just being at that group can give you a foot in the door. You're spending your free time learning more about development, and that's a good thing to see in a potential hire. Also, there's nothing wrong with going through a recruiter to get a job. It can be kind of annoying at times but it's a lot better than being unemployed. If you do that go route, make sure you work with a technical recruiter. A generic one is going to be absolutely useless at finding you jobs you're qualified for or would be interested in.
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/u/captbrogers already mentioned one part but I'm replying here so you'll see it...
Definitely look into area user groups (MeetUp usually has a bunch). This is an amazing place to network. There will be recruiters. There will be hiring managers there that are networking. There will also be other devs there who may just happen to know about open positions at their companies. I've even seen people advertise open positions at their employer during these meetings. Worst case, you'll learn about something new/cool if it's a good group.
Just being at that group can give you a foot in the door. You're spending your free time learning more about development, and that's a good thing to see in a potential hire. Also, there's nothing wrong with going through a recruiter to get a job. It can be kind of annoying at times but it's a lot better than being unemployed. If you do that go route, make sure you work with a technical recruiter. A generic one is going to be absolutely useless at finding you jobs you're qualified for or would be interested in.