Original Networking Support thread for the unemployed

[TommyVercetti]

Originally posted by: DPK
I think the job market is getting worse. I graduated almost one year ago and have yet to find a full-time position. My daily net searches seem to be providing less and less matches , in terms of what is out there for non-senior positions.

Frankly, I don't have much faith that the IT industry will ever pick up again. Whose to say that those jobs that went overseas won't come back or that companies will try to get along without as many IT people like they are doing now?

I graduated in May '03, been looking since October 02. Got a couple of interviews (5-6), but that is all. I don't know what I am going to do. I am going to be taking my GMAT and GRE soon (September) and I will see how things go after that. So are you working a part time position or doing nothing?

 

[DPK]

I am actually working part time in retail. I was also working a temporary part time position doing a little bit of IT support and research, but that job ended with the new fiscal year. Those bastards convinced me that there was a real chance they might hire me full time, and so, I actually passed on another full time position. Live and learn I guess.

 

[MaxDepth]

Hey Anandtech got mentioned in the work ad.

Computer Hardware Reviewer

Contact Information:
Please send resume to anon-12138268@craigslist.org

Description:

Are you a computer geek who loves reading about the latest motherboards, video cards, CPUs, and coolers?

Do you often visit computer hardware sites like Anandtech, TomsHardware, HardOCP, and X-bit Labs?

Do you think you know your stuff?

Would you like to write articles and reviews on the hottest hardware?

Neoseeker.com is currently looking for new hardware writers, and if you said YES to the above questions, then you might be perfect for this position.

If you love hardware, love to play with the latest tech toys before they hit the web, and you are a competent writer, then contact us!

Neoseeker.com is one of the largest computer hardware and electronic entertainment sites in North America, and we?re based right here in Vancouver. Over 1 million people visit the site a month, and we?re one of only 3 major sites located in Vancouver that is seriously working with companies like Intel, AMD, MSI, Gigabyte, Abit, Samsung, FIC and many others. Whether you?re looking for some part time work or wanting to work on a per article basis, contact us now.

 

[hawkeye81x]

A listing you might be interested in.
IT Consultant Job

Just helping out.

 

[adlep]

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Originally posted by: TommyVercetti

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Originally posted by: adlep
Anything is Michigan?
Let me know..?
I am willing to work for cheap $$$
My resume
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Your resume is very difficult to read; no spaces and very jam packed.
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And "professional" is spelled wrong.

Thanks for the spelling tip.
I am NOT changing anything in it....
Wear glasses if you can't read it...

 

[ProUser]

I posted a new thread for this, but here it is here as well:

We have a basic operations job available and we want someone who just recently graduated college in the San Diego area. The job basically will consist of operations work with linux servers, apache, mysql, php, etc.

Nothing super advanced, and pretty much low level stuff but a good way to get your foot in the door at a company. Not so much a programming position, but mainly operations/low level sys admin stuff.

Does anyone fit that bill? My boss is killing me because all he can find on monster are people with 8+ years experience whom we don't want.

Anyone?

We literally look to hire as in NOW.

 

[TommyVercetti]

Originally posted by: ProUser
I posted a new thread for this, but here it is here as well:

We have a basic operations job available and we want someone who just recently graduated college in the San Diego area. The job basically will consist of operations work with linux servers, apache, mysql, php, etc.

Nothing super advanced, and pretty much low level stuff but a good way to get your foot in the door at a company. Not so much a programming position, but mainly operations/low level sys admin stuff.

Does anyone fit that bill? My boss is killing me because all he can find on monster are people with 8+ years experience whom we don't want.

Anyone?

We literally look to hire as in NOW.

Just curious, not that I have the means to move to California, but how much does such a position pay?

 

[pnho]

Hello All,

I work for a pharmaceutical company in Southern California. I believe my company is looking for:

Network Support Specialists
Computer Validation, Director
Computer Validation. Manager
SAP Configuration Analyst


Among the usual requirements, FDA regulation experience and cGMP experience are required. PM if you are interested.

 

[TommyVercetti]

Originally posted by: pnho
Hello All,

FDA regulation experience and .

Doesn't that reduce the pool of qualified people down to very little?

 

[Citadel535]

I don't think the job market is that bad. I work at a university in New York as a sysadmin and all the consultants/people I work with for outsourcing have offered me positions with them.

They didn't offer my boss positions though lol!

 

[rpberry123]

Originally posted by: ProUser
I posted a new thread for this, but here it is here as well:

We have a basic operations job available and we want someone who just recently graduated college in the San Diego area. The job basically will consist of operations work with linux servers, apache, mysql, php, etc.

Nothing super advanced, and pretty much low level stuff but a good way to get your foot in the door at a company. Not so much a programming position, but mainly operations/low level sys admin stuff.

Does anyone fit that bill? My boss is killing me because all he can find on monster are people with 8+ years experience whom we don't want.

Anyone?

We literally look to hire as in NOW.

Please do your folks that are interested a GREAT BIG favor and mention the very high cost of living in San Diego.
Low level positions aren't of much interest to people who can't make rent.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Citadel535
I don't think the job market is that bad. I work at a university in New York as a sysadmin and all the consultants/people I work with for outsourcing have offered me positions with them.

They didn't offer my boss positions though lol!

It's really looking like the Whitehouse Administration is spinning that the Economy is getting better and that there is job creation going on while the reality looks very much the opposite. Here is the website of a guy that just lost his job and he has decided to take his family along for a tour behind the Whitehouse Tour

Job For John .com

This Whitehouse staff Tour is top administration heads going around to Companies in the Country that say they are doing well such as a stop at the Harley Davison plant.

 

[Shuxclams]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Citadel535
I don't think the job market is that bad. I work at a university in New York as a sysadmin and all the consultants/people I work with for outsourcing have offered me positions with them.

They didn't offer my boss positions though lol!

It's really looking like the Whitehouse Administration is spinning that the Economy is getting better and that there is job creation going on while the reality looks very much the opposite. Here is the website of a guy that just lost his job and he has decided to take his family along for a tour behind the Whitehouse Tour

Job For John .com

This Whitehouse staff Tour is top administration heads going around to Companies in the Country that say they are doing well such as a stop at the Harley Davison plant.

Looks like it'll be a short tour...














SHUX

 

[MuntaroTheGreat1]

We are currently looking for a computer tech in the cincinnati area to do contract work for our new company. We specialize in online sales and are in the process of building our computer repair and new builds department. Your job duties would include but not limited to...
1.New Computer Builds
2.Software Installations
3.Desktop and Laptop Repairs
4.In Home Setups
5.Home Networking
6.Basic Phone Support

In addition we would like someone that is Microsoft Certified and has worked in this field before. However we will review all Resume's we recieve and choose the best canidate.

We are located in Fairfield a Suburb of Cincinnati,Ohio.

Please send all Resume's to Bigdj@cinci.rr.com, I will review all resume's within a week of being recieved. Feel free to PM me with any quesitons or concerns.

Have a Great Day and thank you for your time.

 

[zephyrprime]

I was at my universitie's placement office today and there where many job listings for people with 5+ years of experience and some for management positions. I don't get it! It's not logical to post such positions at a university becuase recent graduates would have nowhere near that level of experience! Am I missing something here? Someone please explain it to me.

 

[TommyVercetti]

Originally posted by: zephyrprime
I was at my universitie's placement office today and there where many job listings for people with 5+ years of experience and some for management positions. I don't get it! It's not logical to post such positions at a university becuase recent graduates would have nowhere near that level of experience! Am I missing something here? Someone please explain it to me.

I notice that at my school too. Now I know that some people who have graduated still look at those listings, but I am sure that a person with 5+ years of experinece will not be doing that.

 

[AAman]

 

[Dracos]

Originally posted by: AAman
well, I've given up on the search, will go back to grad school in 2 weeks (again),
ummmmm, more debt, no life, sigh . The gf got tired of paying more of the bills, she is history
but I will have a PhD to keep me warm

Well a PhD can sometimes get you more than a gf can . Besides if she couldn't stand by you while your going through a tough time then how can she be a good life partner.

Still searching but I have had some consultant jobs here and there nothing long term but enough to pay the bills for that month. Sigh just coming out of a bankruptcy as well...goodie goodie. But things are beginning to look up.

 

[zephyrprime]

I just learned some interesting statistics on the radio.

85% of job positions are never advertised.
2/3 of people got their current job through networking.

 

[hoyaguru]

I would like to offer you folks without jobs a job, I own a small internet store. I don't have anything set up right now, but if someone is interested we'll work something out. Anyone have sales experience? Email me at dave@batteryfuel.com if you are interested, if this post breaks any rules I apologize and a moderator can take it down.

 

[Maverick]

I got a job today...and it was through networking...not through a posting. I had zero luck through monster.com and other job search engines. You guys will have better luck if you just start asking around.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Heading out to DC on a job. Looked for 4 months and then 3 popped up within a week.

Things seem to be looking up slowly:disgust: Keep wearing out the shoe leather and tighten the belts another notch.

 

[Dracos]

Had an interview Tuesday for a position in Atlanta. Everybody keep their hopes up. Should be hearing something back on Friday to see if I get that second interview.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Dracos
Had an interview Tuesday for a position in Atlanta. Everybody keep their hopes up. Should be hearing something back on Friday to see if I get that second interview.

Congrats on the job landing Shiva112.

Atlanta from Chicago Dracos? I didn't think Chicago was in worse shape than Atlanta.

Hope you get the 2nd interview.

 

[weezergirl]

Northrop Grumman (Space Technology, in Redondo Beach) is in dire need of systems engineers. We just got a company memo about it. If you are interested, I'll forward your resume. PM me for an email address to send your resumes.

PS. must be a US Citizen.