Re: [OT] Looking for new job: need advice

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From: catwalker63 (_catwalker63__at_hotmamamail.com)
Date: 10/20/04 

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 23:10:10 -0500

Some Dude <someone@somewhere.com> prattled ceaslessly in
news:Xns9587E6C7AE7852781828@toughguy.net:

> catwalker63 <_catwalker63_@hotmamamail.com> wrote in
> news:Xns9587CBDF725Ecatwalker63athotmail@216.196.97.136:
>
>> You'll either get it by paying your dues at the He!! Desk or you
>> might luck out and end up in it by accident. Network (with
>> people) and you will likely find a better job.
>
> Trust me, I have paid my dues well over! I have spent a couple years in
> He11 Desk type jobs. I have a few tech friends and so far, I have come
> up with nothing, nada, zip. I did attend a community college to take
> some Microsoft courses and the guys there were getting into company
> positions via internships. Going back to the same college would be a
> waste of my time and money as I already have a college degree (and they
> were only offering associate degrees).
>

Networking is, unfortunately, more complicated than having a few tech
friends. The best way is to query everyone you know and ask them to come
up with one or two people you can contact for an information interview.
It's important not to ask these people for a job, but to come to them for
information about what they would look for in an incumbant and what you
can do to make yourself more marketable. Then you ask them to recommend
2 or more people and you set up the same type of meeting with them. And
so on, and so on, etc. etc., working your way to the people who make the
hiring decision. Eventually you will score, but it may take time. It's
all who you know so the more people you know, and more importantly, who
know you, the better chance you have. Make it clear that you are not
asking for a job and don't do anything during this meeting to make you a
liar in this respect. Keep the meeting short and show respect and
appreciation for their time.

Also, get your resume in shape. The old rules for resumes are out so you
may need to seek out some information about how to make your resume
current. You'll need to do some research on networking techniques,
interview skills, and salary negotiation, while you're at it. Get
together a list of companies you'd like to work for and research them.
Use your current contacts to try to network your way in to talk with
hiring managers in an informal informational interview. The best jobs
are not advertised.

Most importantly, realize this type of work is a constant race to keep
up. If you are not always learning something new you are going to lose.

Good luck! 

-- 
Catwalker
aka Pu$$y Feet
BS, MCP
"Definitely not wearing any underwear."

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