What I'm doing wrong that I can't get a job? :( :( :(

[Mr N8]

1. Finish the degree
2. Get a Microsoft / Cisco cert

Find an area that you excel in and give it all you've got. Most of the "old-timers" that I know in the IT field are the best at network troubleshooting. They know Cisco stuff like the back of their hand and are able to find a spot just about anywhere.

Another thought is, try to get into management. If you are good with people, you can know very little about IT and still be an IT manager / CTO.

 

[Eltano1]

I'm talking/dealing with 5 differents Agency/recruiters. I have sent my resume to differents states agency and cities around here, plus banks and companies. What else do I need to do?. The funny thing is that for an entry level position the requirements (College degree, MCSE, CISCO, N+, ect, etc) are out of this world, plus like I said before they want to pay peanuts.

Eltano

 

[JImmyK]

You should use your bilingual abilities to your advantage, there is a huge market for educated intelligent people in all industries that can communicate in spanish/english especially in populated areas like Northern Virginia.

AND BE CONFIDENT

The fact that you speak two languages puts you ahead of 90% of the americans in this country.

 

[phantom309]

Originally posted by: Eltano1
I'm talking/dealing with 5 differents Agency/recruiters. I have sent my resume to differents states agency and cities around here, plus banks and companies. What else do I need to do?. The funny thing is that for an entry level position the requirements (College degree, MCSE, CISCO, N+, ect, etc) are out of this world, plus like I said before they want to pay peanuts.

Eltano

The other thing you need to do is wait for the right offer to come along, and be 100% ready when it presents itself. You haven't been looking very long and these things take time. If you're still unemployed six months from now, THEN you can get all discouraged and frustrated.

 

[doze]

If you have 10 years of experience then maybe start looking into management. Your IT skills may be better used in making sure younger techs are getting the job done right, showing up and leaving on time etc... There is also non PC industry tech like cell phone repair/support, cable TV tech, or home electronics repair (assuming you have basic soldering skills). Heck if you have tools and a truck then you can run CATV, CCTV, CAT5, phone, alarm etc... cable. You may also consider technical sales or customer service. There is certainly nothing wrong with a sales/service guy who actually understands the products he is selling/supporting.