looking for a IT job

[kulki]

Guys I plan to start searching for a job as a DBA or a java programmer from today onwards. Whats the best way to go about it? Is there some really good website which posts the current jobs available?
Thanks

 

[Adul]

try them all.

it market is a bit tough, but I seen a lot of recs for DBA.

Monster.com
Hotjobs.com
If your in arizona
jobbing.com


http://www.adecco.com/english/jobs/jobs.html

 

[StageLeft]

Just don't waste all your time on boards like monster.com

Put something on your resume you're doing now like "April-02 - Present - studying for Sun Java cert"

go to any job fairs if available and networking is key...unfortunately I don't really know how to do that either Look up recruiting and job agencies in the paper as well and be aggressive with them.

 

[jorken]

I agree with Skoorb, places like monster.com are a waste of time.

Try looking into a temp agency or two. Yeah its only temp work but its money, experience and a good opportunity to "network" with others.

The market is tough, the more people you know the better.

 

[kulki]

well I will look for temp jobs too thanks. But if monster.com is useless how else do I even begin looking for a real job?? Or should I simply give up and wait for economy to improve further??

 

[BD231]

Originally posted by: kulki
well I will look for temp jobs too thanks. But if monster.com is useless how else do I even begin looking for a real job?? Or should I simply give up and wait for economy to improve further??

I'd keep looking, jobs are bound to open sooner or later. Finding a computer job is pretty tough right now, but the more certification you have, the better chance you'll have at getting a decent job. Having many skills is key, and so is knowing a good bit about networking. Connectivity seems to a be a big part in most computer oriented jobs these days.

 

[hx009]

Originally posted by: kulki
well I will look for temp jobs too thanks. But if monster.com is useless how else do I even begin looking for a real job?? Or should I simply give up and wait for economy to improve further??

I don't know if we're talking about the same thing with regard to "temp jobs", but try getting in touch with placement reps at consulting firms in your area. I was out of a job for six months (January through June), and I'd say 90% of the calls I received were from local consulting shops and one large one (RHI). I just gave them a call, told them I was looking for a job, gave them my skillset, then they went out and tried to market me. It may turn up nothing, but every avenue helps.

p.s. I found the national job boards to be COMPLETELY useless for the entire six months. Computerjobs.com, monster.com, dice.com etc were all just a waste of time. However, if you have boards that are specific to your area, check those out as they can sometimes be goldmines.