IT Job
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Printed Date: 15 October 2007 at 9:40am
Topic: IT Job
Posted by: Anthony_O
Subject: IT Job
Date Posted: 08 October 2007 at 6:22pm
Hello
Everyone, I have a B.S in computer information system. I am having the hardest luck in find an IT job, every one wants you to have experience, how can you get an experience without been given a chance to learn. I am now looking for some volunteer IT job, to start building up some experience. Did any one know how to find one or what I need to do?
Thanks
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Posted by: BosonMichael
Date Posted: 08 October 2007 at 6:40pm
What sort of IT jobs are you looking for? Entry-level jobs don't require experience... and will give you a great chance to start building some.
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BosonMichael (formerly TMichael)
MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCDST, MCDBA, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+
Served proudly, US Army, 98C Intelligence Analyst, '89-'92 |
Posted by: M0nst3r
Date Posted: 08 October 2007 at 9:15pm
Many of the experienced IT folks around here shared the same experience when we started out, so don't get discouraged.
Alas, I can't offer you a magic bullet for getting your foot in the door.
I don't think volunteering full-time is the answer. I suggest you take any white-collar, office job you can get. You may want to try some temporary agencies to get some experience, add professional references, and build your network. |
Posted by: Sabalo
Date Posted: 09 October 2007 at 11:40am
When I was starting out, I got a job as a technology salesperson in a retail store, and I offered to help out when needed in the PC repair section. It took all of a week for them to decide to move me once they saw my skill level.
Retail may seem icky to you, but I have gotten a lot of comments from subsequent employers that the retail experience was a factor in calling me. They wanted someone with both technical AND customer experience.
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A+, Network+, Server+, MCDST.
Studying: Security+, Linux+, 70-270 |
Posted by: racerX
Date Posted: 11 October 2007 at 1:10am
What is your idea of a hard time? I thought applying to 30-40 jobs was enough until I talked to my friend who has a business degree and an MBA. He said looking for a job is one of the moree difficult chores in life. I don't know where you live or where you went to school but I'm surprised your college didn't make you do an internship before you graduated. Simulataneously, look on other jobs sites besides the big two or three. Look on craigs and dice. I've gotten several offers for contract jobs that lasted only two-three months from Temp-agencies. The good thing about short contracts is you don't look like a job hopped while building your experience. If you live anywhere near Philly SAP has paid internships for college students. Good luck.
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Currently putting up with EVIL BOSS as a jr. Computer Operator to get experience |
Posted by: Headhunter
Date Posted: 11 October 2007 at 1:52am
racerX wrote:
| What is your idea of a hard time? I thought applying to 30-40 jobs was enough until I talked to my friend who has a business degree and an MBA. He said looking for a job is one of the moree difficult chores in life. |
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So true....
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Koen
CCSI#30501 CCNP CCIP CCVP CCSP CCDP CQS-Cisco Wireless LAN Design & Support Cisco Unity Design Specialist Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist JNCIA-ER MCSE MCSA:Messaging
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Posted by: Sabalo
Date Posted: 12 October 2007 at 10:15am
In my experience, applying for jobs directly works much better than, say, searching Monster or your local job sites. I've never had any real luck getting anything off of job sites aside from contract / temp work, but Iv had great luck making note of the local IT company vans / vehicles / locations, looking them up online, and applying directly.
Just a thought!
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A+, Network+, Server+, MCDST.
Studying: Security+, Linux+, 70-270 |
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