Events have conspired in such a way as I feel I have to get myself a 'regular' job in the near future.

Programming dialects of BASIC has been a hobby for me since my folks bought a C64 back in the early 80's. I love it but for whatever reason I've never taken this further than a hobby.

As well as others I'm about to apply for a range of VB based IT jobs but this is a new sector for me and I'm after any advice folks can give. I can afford to work for very little for a period in order to prove myself and get my foot in the door.

My CV is all over the place and decidedly not IT, from 'regular' work as an architectural CAD technician to organising aid distribution in Kosovo and building the Cargolifter hanger in Germany. I guess my predominant skill is as a 'problem solver'.

Can anyone here give any advice on foot in the door and CV tactics.