Original Networking Support thread for the unemployed

[ScAndal]

Does anyone need any freelance programming done?

In need of projects!!!

Please see my website and PM me if you have any opportunities for me.

My Website

Thanks,
ScAndal

 

[wabut]

6 months unemployed now with a BS in computer science & engineering degree.

I can't believe I'm actually looking for data entry jobs now

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: wabut
6 months unemployed now with a BS in computer science & engineering degree.

I can't believe I'm actually looking for data entry jobs now

The crash is in double digits, the Govt at the top isn't being forthcoming about that but most analysts have been saying the last few days and columns in Newspapers and Mags reporting the real numbers. They are now saying it is worse than the recession 10 years ago. There is a very real possibility of an actual all out depression by this time next year. Things are that close to tetering either way. There would have to be significant improvements in real job growth or the bottom will completely fall out.

 

[KokomoGST]

Originally posted by: wnied
Im from the NorthEast and I have over three years experience networking, configuring and repairing PCs. I hold CompTIA A+, Server+,Networks+ and MCSE in NT4 certifications. I have been out of work now for close to a year. I have a very large cushion to fallback on fortuneatley, but I dont want to remain unemployed much longer, or it will begin to eat into my retirement funds.

Poop on this economy.

I'm pretty much in the same boat... MCSA instead of MCSE... 3 yrs non-corporate experience... spent 2 yrs in web production, DHTML, CSS, Javascript, Java. I've been unemployed over 18 months now. That's partly because of 3 months of running around doing law school application stuff (my hopeful backup).

I'm only 2 years outta college... NYC metro just plain ignores people with my experience level.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: KokomoGST

Originally posted by: wnied
Im from the NorthEast and I have over three years experience networking, configuring and repairing PCs. I hold CompTIA A+, Server+,Networks+ and MCSE in NT4 certifications. I have been out of work now for close to a year. I have a very large cushion to fallback on fortuneatley, but I dont want to remain unemployed much longer, or it will begin to eat into my retirement funds.

Poop on this economy.

I'm pretty much in the same boat... MCSA instead of MCSE... 3 yrs non-corporate experience... spent 2 yrs in web production, DHTML, CSS, Javascript, Java. I've been unemployed over 18 months now. That's partly because of 3 months of running around doing law school application stuff (my hopeful backup).

I'm only 2 years outta college... NYC metro just plain ignores people with my experience level.

From their experience and perspective, people with your qualifications are a dime a dozen.
These qualifications and experience are equivalent to those who rode the coattails of the buzz words driving the dot-comms.

 

[xyyz]

2 years unemployed.

i have over 6 years experience with smaller networks.

i'm looking for any system/network admin opportunities anywhere in california.

i have my ccna and i'll soon have my ccda and n+ while i'm at it.

PM me if you want a copy of my resume.

 

[Renob]

people with your qualifications are a dime a dozen.

ouch.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: Renob
people with your qualifications are a dime a dozen.

ouch.

/flame suit on

Let the truth set you free

I am not trying to put anyone down, just pointing out what is seen from the other side.
I have seen and heard this information for the last three years. Had to partially delay it myself.

This is a cycle that has happened every 10 years or so.

A field gets hot (heavy need), people jump into it. First ones get lucky and break the bank. Next group get to go to the bank. After 7-8 years, the last group get to break their backs and follow the rule LIFO.

S/W & IT work will pick up within the next 3-4 years as people leave the field and then as the need for people develop with new business coming up to speed. Up to then it will be lean pickings for anyone who started into the field via school after 1995.

Just like in marriage, the 7 year mark is where you make it or break it.


Harsh words, but everyone who is pounding the pavement needs to take their rose colored sunglasses off.

/flame suit off

Be flexible in your requirements. Work is out there, maybe not just where you are looking. Step back and re-evaluate your priorities and maybe have someone else look at your options from a different perspective.

I have been there and done that. It hurts especially when you have bills and family. Stick together, it can (not will) work out.

 

[KokomoGST]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper

Originally posted by: Renob
people with your qualifications are a dime a dozen.

ouch.

/flame suit on

Let the truth set you free

I am not trying to put anyone down, just pointing out what is seen from the other side.
I have seen and heard this information for the last three years. Had to partially delay it myself.

This is a cycle that has happened every 10 years or so.

A field gets hot (heavy need), people jump into it. First ones get lucky and break the bank. Next group get to go to the bank. After 7-8 years, the last group get to break their backs and follow the rule LIFO.

S/W & IT work will pick up within the next 3-4 years as people leave the field and then as the need for people develop with new business coming up to speed. Up to then it will be lean pickings for anyone who started into the field via school after 1995.

Just like in marriage, the 7 year mark is where you make it or break it.


Harsh words, but everyone who is pounding the pavement needs to take their rose colored sunglasses off.

/flame suit off

Be flexible in your requirements. Work is out there, maybe not just where you are looking. Step back and re-evaluate your priorities and maybe have someone else look at your options from a different perspective.

I have been there and done that. It hurts especially when you have bills and family. Stick together, it can (not will) work out.

Well, actually I'm well aware that there's just too many people and not enough jobs at the moment... the typical M$ cert folks and web programmers are pretty hard up for jobs esp without any real distinguishing qualificiations.

That's why some people suggested the CISSP earlier in the thread. I personally am doing some training for some Redhat certifications and dabbling into other distros since it's a smaller sector. Also, I'm joining the flood of post-grad school applicants too. Pretty much the only industry fairly unaffected by the economy is medicine... specifically pharmacy & to a lesser extent forenzics.

 

[wabut]

has anybody tried or had success with the pay services on the job search sites?

If paying $20 to one of those sites to blast my resume everywhere can get me a job, I'm more than willing to do it.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: wabut
has anybody tried or had success with the pay services on the job search sites?

If paying $20 to one of those sites to blast my resume everywhere can get me a job, I'm more than willing to do it.

I would only do it if they will provide some type of guarentee on contacts.
Most just have spiders (search agents) that comb the big sites and other databases and forward on your resume.

You would be better off just putting your resume up on the big sites and then set up spiders at every site that you can find to alert you when something show up.

Determine where you want to be geographically and check out classifieds there. Also, get ahold of every trade journal that you can in your desired field and comb through them (classifieds and articles). Articles may provide a lead on some one that is doing what you are qualified for.

Check the state employment listings also.

 

[JonBarillari]

Hey all,

Also lookin for work, I got a Computer Engineering Degree from the University of Toronto (graduated in 2001) Focusing job search in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) mainly and Southern Ontario also, but will be happy to find relavent work anywhere in Canada or the US.

Anybody else here from southern ontario??

Currently I work contract at the Ontario Ministry of Natural resources, I can provide/search for information to anyone looking for application/interview tips or general information at a place like this, but unfortunately that is all the help I can provide

email me if I can help you or you can help me!

Jon

 

[BoberFett]

I'll throw something in the mix. Gotta help out my AT homeys.

Minneapolis, MN

Within the next month I'll be looking for a VB/SQL programmer for full time work. Salary range isn't determined yet, but I would guess it'll be around $30K-$40K per year. This is a slightly above entry level position, 2 years experience or so. The main focus will be VB6 and SQL Server 7. In the future it'll move to .NET and SQL 2000. Experience with TransactSQL, HTML, ASP, VBScript, Javascript, OOP concepts and multi-tier business applications is a plus.

You can contact me here through private message or e-mail me through the address in my profile.

 

[ceate]

I graduated in 06/2002 with a BS in CS and I can't find a job. I have applied jobs through various job boards and newspaper ads and I never had results. I had 2 on-campus interviews and that was it. Are there any other ways to find a job?

 

[VBboy]

Originally posted by: BoberFett
I'll throw something in the mix. Gotta help out my AT homeys.

Minneapolis, MN

Within the next month I'll be looking for a VB/SQL programmer for full time work. Salary range isn't determined yet, but I would guess it'll be around $30K-$40K per year. This is a slightly above entry level position, 2 years experience or so. The main focus will be VB6 and SQL Server 7. In the future it'll move to .NET and SQL 2000. Experience with TransactSQL, HTML, ASP, VBScript, Javascript, OOP concepts and multi-tier business applications is a plus.

You can contact me here through private message or e-mail me through the address in my profile.

I'd do it for $50 K

 

[iwearnosox]

Looking for mod_perl PHP guru in the bay area.

 

[ceate]

I need some advice. If you really wanted to work for a company and you got on the first batch of interviews and the company later sends you a rejected applicant notice. Should I get over it and find other places or email the interviewer (after a month from interview) and ask if there is a current match with my skill set. Thank you for any responses.

 

[MysticLlama]

Hey guys, here is a bit of somewhat good news... I just went through a batch of pre-screening interviews, and two of the ones that I picked for the top four were people who somehow mentioned Anandtech (and it was purely unintentional, I was being fair to everyone).

I thought that was pretty cool, the people with the best responses (as I saw them) hang out here too.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: ceate
I need some advice. If you really wanted to work for a company and you got on the first batch of interviews and the company later sends you a rejected applicant notice. Should I get over it and find other places or email the interviewer (after a month from interview) and ask if there is a current match with my skill set. Thank you for any responses.

Get over it. If you desire, request an explanation of where any mis-matches that they perceived are. If you can correct them, do so.
If anything shows up within the company within the next few months, some-one will remember you as a possible match.

If you do not get another position within 6-8 months, contact the company and ask if the original position is still open. If so, offer yourself up again and be prepared to rebut their original arguments in a letter when you offer yourself up.

 

[VikingBerserker]

I got one word.
Zazona

 

[KC5AV]

Originally posted by: ceate
I need some advice. If you really wanted to work for a company and you got on the first batch of interviews and the company later sends you a rejected applicant notice. Should I get over it and find other places or email the interviewer (after a month from interview) and ask if there is a current match with my skill set. Thank you for any responses.

The simple answer to that question is YES. Do both. Look elsewhere, but keep contacting places you've already looked. Best of luck.

 

[VikingBerserker]

Any professional looking for work in the Tampa Bay FL area should look here ProNet Tampa Bay

This is a very solid networking group.

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: KC5AV

Originally posted by: ceate
I need some advice. If you really wanted to work for a company and you got on the first batch of interviews and the company later sends you a rejected applicant notice. Should I get over it and find other places or email the interviewer (after a month from interview) and ask if there is a current match with my skill set. Thank you for any responses.

The simple answer to that question is YES. Do both. Look elsewhere, but keep contacting places you've already looked. Best of luck.

Yes, persistence will show that you're very interested in their company. However, keep it tasteful - and don't be too overbearing when you contact them the 2nd time around.

 

[Superwormy]

Anyone looking for a PHP programmer in the Connecticut area...?

postmaster@durdenwebapplications.com

 

[MuffD]

We have alot of job openings for those of you who are in the San Diego area.

Check here.

There are more than just Engineering positions available from what I can see.
PM me with questions.