Getting frustrated with the IT market...

[LuckyTaxi]

Went on an interview two days ago for an entry level position and no one has called yet (seems i may be overqualify). I sent out over 20 resumes within the past month and no one has called. I have three years of experience and a BS degree should be under my belt this coming December. Yet no one has called. I know the market basically sucks, and being unemployed for 6 months is very frustrating. I try to catch up on my reading in regards to Wnidows 2000 server and programming stuff, but i have no desire becuz I can't put it into practical use. I need a real life setting such as a work environment because playing with servers at home gets boring after a while.

I think I may need to look at another field just for the heck of it. Something like a backup just in case IT doesnt work out. but im not sure what i wanna do besides IT. i'm sure I am not the only one feeling this way. Sorry...just had to vent.

 

[mithrandir2001]

What exactly are you looking for? 20 resumes in one month and no call-backs is not out of the ordinary. If you interviewed 2 days ago, you need to follow up with the interviewer. Thank them for taking the time to interview you and ask about the next steps.

 

[trmiv]

I feel your pain. I have over 2.5 years of experience, and I'm graduated with a BS in MIS, and just getting call backs is a challenge. I do have a part time job, doing something not really in my field, so at least I have something coming in, but I would really like to start a career with a full time job soon.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

Originally posted by: trmiv
I feel your pain. I have over 2.5 years of experience, and I'm graduated with a BS in MIS, and just getting call backs is a challenge. I do have a part time job, doing something not really in my field, so at least I have something coming in, but I would really like to start a career with a full time job soon.

the hard part is working outside your field, and just like you said working just to have something coming in is better than nothing. i need to move out of this house so i have to go find some other type of job now. the hardest part is selling yourself becuz you have IT exp and a BS degree, so why the heck would they wanna hire you with that much experience? assuming i find a job doing clerical stuff.

I am looking for networking administration type positions.

 

[mrCide]

though i have no degree, i have a few certs, and i'm having a hell of a time finding something too.. it's hard enough finding something i'm qualified for, but then i don't hear from anyone i send my resume to.. sucks.. i'd take any simple IT job.

i DID get one call back. .but because i don't speak spanish i'm not capable of being a good network admin *sigh*..

 

[Blayze]

Im having a hard time finding a job as well...

although its not in the computer field no one is hiring and when I get a interview 30 some other people do too, and I don't get called back. Im going to go try Lowes and Home Depot tommorow.

I did get a job at the local comic shop on Tuesdays. It gets me free comics. Thats good cause I spend way to much on them as it is.

 

[HiveMaster]

Went on an interview two days ago for an entry level position and no one has called yet (seems i may be overqualify). I sent out over 20 resumes within the past month and no one has called. I have three years of experience and a BS degree should be under my belt this coming December. Yet no one has called. I know the market basically sucks, and being unemployed for 6 months is very frustrating. I try to catch up on my reading in regards to Wnidows 2000 server and programming stuff, but i have no desire becuz I can't put it into practical use. I need a real life setting such as a work environment because playing with servers at home gets boring after a while.

no one calls no one calls no one calls.

Jesus.

The last time I was out of work, I spent four hours a day doing callbacks on the resumes I sent out. Asking for interviews. Bugging HR people into letting me in the door, so I can show them how good I am.

The last time I was laid off I was out of work for two weeks. In the IT field.

EDIT: OBTW, 20 resumes a month is nothing. If you are answering ads, then you are not doing it right. Every job in the IT field that I have got came from companies that were not advertising the position. Find companies that you would like to work for, and apply at them! Go to them, don't let them come to you!

 

[spidey07]

Job market is tough for any field right now and even worse for IT.

Above poster is right, finding a job IS a full time job. You gotta put in the work to get the work. Call, hit the streets, press face, take contacts out to lunch, network, follow up on any and all lead/talks/conversations, write everything down. with only a few years experience see who is doing intern or co-op programs and see if you can do the work. Talk to a placement company/head hunter. Lower your salary expectations (35K)

8 hours a day, 5 days a week you're looking right?

Its tought right now and the jobs go to the ones trying the hardest.

 

[HiveMaster]

8 hours a day, 5 days a week you're looking right?

Hehe.
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Up at 6 am. Breakfast, shower shave, GET DRESSED FOR WORK. Email from 6:30-7, check replies from previous night's resume's. Most of these replies are automated; send out interview requests to all of them, even if they say "thanks but no thanks."

7-9, Search Monster, Hot Jobs, Dice, and all local sites for current job listings. Send out resumes with tailored cover letters for each position.

9-1: Call companies for follow ups on resume's sent out, try to schedule face to face chats.

1-2. Work out. Eat lunch.

2-2:30. Recheck email. Answer any replies that have come back since 9.

2:30 to 4:30 Call recruiters, ask for leads, and check for workshops in the area for networking opportunities.

4:30-6:30. Check local web sites, get HR director names, and research company. Tailor resume and cover letter for particular company.

6:30-7:30. Dinner.

7:30-9:30. Check trade publications, bulletin boards, and the local papers (sometimes there are JOBS in them!).

9:30-11:30. Take a break. Go to bed.

~~~15 hour days...