How do you get a job as a programmer if you have no references?

>>59600847
contract jobs then move into full-time

>>59600847
During being an undergraduate in your University, weren't you offered any jobs, just to git gud? That's where usually people start I guess.

>>59602384
Actually no, how did you guys start your programmig career though?

>>59602429

Find contracting opportunities in your network.

show them your github. also your references can include your teachers

>>59600847
Have you installed "Gentoo" yet?

>>59602429
I work from the second year. A teacher employed me

Make commits to open source software.

>>59600847
You should never have graduated without a job lined up.

You're supposed to do internships every summer until you get an offer from a place you like or get enough experience to get a half decent resume. If you can't get 3 under your belt by the end of your senior year you should've allowed your schedule to slip so you can get another summer.