1 do well at your current job 2 keep searching for your dream job 3 if you can ' t get from 12 directly , make a path . Take more classes . Take a job that ' s closer , but not perfect . Makes some friendscontacts that are in the industry or company you want to be at . When hiring , I look at passion more than GPA , and it weighs heavily against experience . I want to work with people who want to be there . Those people are usually superior in output and workmanship vs those who don ' t care . It makes everyone have a bit more fun to work with passionate people . Don ' t get me wrong , you can ' t have a 2 . 0 if a new hire , or no relevant experience if hiring for a nonentry position . <| sep |> Damn , id put that in my roster in a heartbeat