To add to all the other good advice in this thread. I just wanted to point out that the hardest part is going to be getting that first job. So pay attention to any advice about any positions that are currently actively hiring with little to no experience. An alternative is some networking/nepotism and leverage some connections to get you in your first job.

After getting some reasonable level of experience things get a lot easier. You still need to know what you're doing and be able to prove it, but you'll face less of an initial barrier and be more likely to get an interview.