Original Networking Support thread for the unemployed

[KidTao]

ATTN: NYC IT Job Seekers

I am trying to break into IT. I have a few vendor certifications: A+ and MCSE. I know the first time is the toughest, and I am willing to intern while working odd jobs. If someone can help me out with these questions, I would appreciate it very much.

1. Is there an equivalent of KIT List for NYC area?
   
2. Where can I get a list of upcoming job fairs?
   
3. Are there any job networking groups that I can attend?

 

[Cleaner]

Good luck to those in need. Remember to hit all of the basic job sites such as Monster.com, Dice.com, and look up all of the big companies in the town you are in.

 

[yhelothar]

Hi everyone.
I just started college this year, and I'm looking for a tech related job.
I'm willing to do just about anything now, but I really want a technical support job or a sales job.
I passed A+ cert practice tests with 9/10, but I don't have the money to take it.
Any suggestions? Only job experience I have is working at this tea shop for a month.

 

[Ryuson99]

Originally posted by: Cleaner
Good luck to those in need. Remember to hit all of the basic job sites such as Monster.com, Dice.com, and look up all of the big companies in the town you are in.

thanks cleaner i will do as u ask lol

 

[jhc2001]

My senior year of high school my guidance counselor helped get me enrolled me in the Cisco networking program at the local tech school. I graduated with an AS in computer networking in may of '01, around the time when the dot-com era ended. When all of the jobs disappeared, so did my girlfriend of two years and any motivation to get my CCNA. I bounced around for a while making ends meet by working as a chef and trying the whole rock star thing... Three years later, I'm back at the U going for my bachelors in CS, looking at getting my CCNA, living on my student loans and the food in my mom's fridge... There still might not be any jobs for me when I get done, but at least I'll have that piece of paper.

My first AT post! Yay me!

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Update: Just got a job on campus as a "microcomputer support technician". A sort of foot-in-the-door gig that will pay the rent and buy some groceries for the next few years while I finish school. Good luck out there!

 

[hx009]

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[Pantoot]

Three positions in Tucson, AZ.

Looking for CAD designer, Mech Design Engineer and Senior EE.

Official posting

 

[FreshPrince]

***Job Posting***

Atlanta, GA (Near Sugarloaf)

Network Administrator

Atlanta company has an immediate opening for full time Network Administrator to join the IT team. Requires excellent technical background w/hardware & software, Windows networks, and network (LAN/WAN) troubleshooting, as well as Cisco router, switching, firewall, and intrusion detection/anti virus background. Two plus years experience, four year degree, technical certifications a plus. Individual must have effective interpersonal communication, strong customer service skills, and have an uncompromising focus on details. Must have ability to analyze, resolve and document network problems in a timely & accurate fashion and provide desktop end-user training and support where required. Will be required to travel between the Hartsfield Airport area and Duluth location. Excellent opportunity for a professional self-starter with strong customer service skills! We offer a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and incentive. Please fax your resume and salary requirements to: (770) 623-2995, Attn: GCUA/IT

edit: the best part about this job is the location...if you live around this area or would like to work in a clean and safe environment...there's few that can beat this area.

 

[dmcowen674]

Hi Everybody,

Below is the position I have been doing for the past 3 months.

There is job openings for more Cities around the Country for this same job.

If you or you know of anyone that can do this kind of work please feel free to contact Candice below.

Let her know you or your contact found out about this from me here at AT.

Good luck everyone and pay it forward.

Dave

Edit: 11-9-04 Updated City list


Also don't let the Unix scare you off if you are not proficient with Unix.
You guys can PM me if you have any questions on this.

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The position is for a Field Test Engineer. This position involves working inside the switch doing call processing and troubleshooting. Additional duties and responsibilities include:

1. develop and execute step-by-step test procedures
2. develop test scripts
3. perform initial determination of test through pass/fail
4. identify and document encountered problems
5. interpret test results and generate test reports.

Basic command line UNIX is necessary because all testing is done off of the command line.

This is a contract position. The pay is $23/hr regular time and time and half OT. You must have a lap top and cell phone for use on the project. We reimburse your cell up to $125/month. We are looking to get this position staffed asap. Please respond by sending your resume in MS Word format.

Thank you,

Candice Hatfield

Kineticom - Recruiter

701 B Street

San Diego, Ca 92101

619 330 3129 - direct line

619 330 3109 or 3139 - fax

Candice.Hatfield@Kineticom.com

Check us out at http://www.kineticom.com

Cities that Position needs to be filled in next as soon as possible 11-9-2004:

Stockton, CA

Seattle, WA

Birmingham, AL (this is a priority)

Wilmington, DE

Syracuse, NY

Savannah, GA

St. Louis, MO

Riverside, CA

San Antonio, TX

Cleveland, OH


A second contact as well:

Alan Amador
650-292-0738

 

[rasholianmon]

The following job is open in midtown Manhattan:

We are currently seeking a Website/Database Coordinator responsible for maintaining, updating and reporting on numerous sections of our group?s internal Web site. The successful candidate will also build and maintain databases used for team reporting. This is not a programmer position.


Responsibilities:
The candidate will work closely with the Web site project manager and Web site designer to develop and implement new Web site features and enhancements. He/she will work with the data analyst to manage, organize, and manipulate large amounts of data for reporting and at times provide back-up support. The candidate will maintain database accuracy, integrity, and currency as well as perform or assist in special projects and reporting.

Requirements:
To qualify for this challenging and rewarding position, candidates must have:

- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- A minimum of 2 to 3 years of database and Web site maintenance experience
- Database experience-building relational databases, maintaining databases
- Proficient in MS Access and Excel; working knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word and Lotus Notes
- Some experience writing HTML and Javascript
- An aptitude for working with large amounts of data--ability to organize and manipulate data quickly, efficiently and accurately
- Ability to produce high quality work with little or no rework needed--attention to detail and accuracy is of utmost importance in our group?s environment
- Strong project management skills--ability to juggle multiple tasks, complete work assignments in a timely manner, prioritize and facilitate assignments with minimal supervision
- Ability to speak articulately about projects and translate those ideas fluidly through written communications
- Strong problem-solving skills; be process oriented and logical
- The ability to work well in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills
- An excellent work-ethic?must be proactive, motivated and a self-starter
- Ability to contribute innovative thoughts and ideas
- Ability to work directly with mid to senior level internal clients if necessary
- A positive attitude and professional attitude
- Willingness to share knowledge openly, take on additional responsibility and support the greater needs of the Business Planning & Market Intelligence Team

Interested? Click the link here

 

[fallenangel99]

thanks to all who have been posting..=)

 

[HJB417]

My employer has 3 it positions available in boston.
All available position.

But to be more specific. We need a mid-senior .net dev. entry levels are more than welcome to try your luck.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Any openings in Atlanta, please let me know. I'm looking to make the move there. I can send you my resume if you you know of anything.


Thanx.


EDIT: I have experience, and am currently working. Just trying for something new in Atlanta, that's all.





KeyserSoze

 

[hans007]

I'm a software analyst at a large internet security company, but I'm looking around for entry level jobs that will allow me to use my programming background more. Any openings in the Los Angeles area?

 

[JingYen]

We are an internet marketing company in Miami Beach, FL looking for a person with strong accounting background who has the following skillsets:

- Access (Knowledge of basic SQL syntax)
- Excel (VBA)
- Quickbooks

The position would require reconciliation of all AR/AP on our books. We require someone who can work independently without much supervision, so self motivation is a must. Send me PM's if interested.

Thanks!

 

[fjorner]

well, down here in Football Capital of the USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana there are tons of IT openings.

good luck. the real estate market is cheap as hell, the weather is only unbearable six months out of the year, the people are all A+, only half of the politicians are corrupt, George W Bush won the state by a landslide and the city right now is absolutely BOOMING. Oh, and there isn't a swamp/alligator/pirogue for miles, forget your southern louisiana stereotypes (thanks a friggin bunch, Adam Sandler). This is the civilized, successful part of Louisiana.

look for the classifieds in www.2theadvocate.com and the career/jobs sections of:

www.aegismtg.com
www.pbrc.edu
www.lsu.edu

 

[aswedc]

I want to work for you, for free.

I'm a college student looking to get some practical experience with a reputable company. Basically something like an unofficial unpaid internship from my dorm, if such a thing exists. I need something tech related to work on to get away from my mind numbing classes and figured why not see if I can dig up a good opportunity. I think I'm a decent web developer, example at http://uhs.ucf.k12.pa.us (dynamic, MySQL and PHP, design from scratch). PM me if you have something I can work on. *shrug*

Vince

 

[sdaccord01]

I need an entry level engineering job pretty badly. I just graduated out of UC San Diego majoring in Electrical Engineering with Software Systems Depth. I've been actively searching for 3 months with no interviews. I didn't get a chance to intern that much in college since I only had 3 years @ UCSD and transferred from a community college. I did a senior project at Northrop Grumman Corporation, have some programming experience (would like to focus more on hardware though), got retail commissioned sales experience, pursuing in getting a real estate license in the time being as I have no idea where my future is headed at this point. Been trying to apply to Northrop and Lockheed but nothing coming up for me. Just want to get some kind of engineering job so I can start living independently from my parents.

 

[tmccann11]

VONAGE HIRING BLITZ!!

I just got back from an interview with Vonage, and I was hired on the spot. It's a pretty crappy job doing customer care/tech support, @ 11.00 p/h, but if you're like me, something is better than nothing. They're located in Edison, NJ (about a 1/2 hour from the holland & verazano) and they said they are hiring about 600 new people. It's worth a shot. Good luck and happy hollidays! I applied through their website http://www.vonage.com , and got a call back in a few days.

Tom

 

[frankie38]

go for a phd

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: frankie38
go for a phd

And how do you pay for it.

Also, who is hiring PHDs without any experience?

 

[NeoSolo]

I think we are about hire a person here.

Bottom is job description.
But reality of job is programming test programs (ADA, C), writing test procedures, dubugging programs, understanding driver code, and trobleshooting the middleware.
Need clearance, but i think we might try to get you clearance.

e-mail me your resume at hyi2@csc.com

Located: Dahlgren, VA


Special Considerations:
Security Clearance Required.
Relocation Assistance Not Available.

Essential Functions:
Support the software development (i.e., computer programming), maintenance, testing, and installation of a large, real-time, military combat system onboard U.S. Navy Aegis cruisers and destroyers as well as associated land support sites. Responsibilities include problem isolation, design of corrections and enhancements, code, unit test at the government?s computer facilities in Dahlgren, VA, element and system test support, documentation generation, shipyard travel (to San Diego, CA; Bath, ME; Pascagoula, MS; Norfolk, VA; Mayport, FL; Yokosuka, Japan; and Puerto Rico), and shipboard support both in-port and at-sea.

Essential Knowledge:
Candidate should possess programming experience in Ada and/or C/C and/or Java as well as experience working with Integrated Development Environments (i.e., integrated program generation builders, compilers, editors, and symbolic debuggers) on SUN, HP, or POWERMAX SMP host-based workstations running Solaris, HP-UX, POWERMAX, or Linux operating systems targeting VME Single Board Computers (SBCs) running VxWorks, Tornado, HP-UX, HP-RT, or POWERMAX Real-Time Operating Systems on Motorola, HP, Themis, SUN, or Concurrent POWERPC, HP-RISC (743/744), Sparc, UltraSparc, or 68K processors. Candidate also should possess debugging experience with VME, firmware, and NTDS, FDDI, ethernet, GPS/IRIG, networks, routers, and backplane hardware.

Essential Education:
B.S. or greater in CS, EE, Physics, Math, or Engineering (except Civil) or the equivalent in experience (recent substitutable combat system, real-time, DoD, Joint, Navy, and/or military systems and software and programming experience). In addition, positions require from a minimum of 4 - 7 years of related experience.

Essential Skills:
Hands-on experience with object-oriented design, programming, and requirements analysis. Ability to debug/isolate a problem as well as design, implement, and test the solution. Good verbal and written communication and other interpersonal skills. Ability to positively respond to intense learning environment and to work cooperatively with CSC?s Navy customers.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: NeoSolo
I think we are about hire a person here.

Bottom is job description.
But reality of job is programming test programs (ADA, C), writing test procedures, dubugging programs, understanding driver code, and trobleshooting the middleware.
Need clearance, but i think we might try to get you clearance.

e-mail me your resume at hyi2@csc.com

Located: Dahlgren, VA


Special Considerations:
Security Clearance Required.
Relocation Assistance Not Available.

Essential Functions:
Support the software development (i.e., computer programming), maintenance, testing, and installation of a large, real-time, military combat system onboard U.S. Navy Aegis cruisers and destroyers as well as associated land support sites. Responsibilities include problem isolation, design of corrections and enhancements, code, unit test at the government?s computer facilities in Dahlgren, VA, element and system test support, documentation generation, shipyard travel (to San Diego, CA; Bath, ME; Pascagoula, MS; Norfolk, VA; Mayport, FL; Yokosuka, Japan; and Puerto Rico), and shipboard support both in-port and at-sea.

Essential Knowledge:
Candidate should possess programming experience in Ada and/or C/C and/or Java as well as experience working with Integrated Development Environments (i.e., integrated program generation builders, compilers, editors, and symbolic debuggers) on SUN, HP, or POWERMAX SMP host-based workstations running Solaris, HP-UX, POWERMAX, or Linux operating systems targeting VME Single Board Computers (SBCs) running VxWorks, Tornado, HP-UX, HP-RT, or POWERMAX Real-Time Operating Systems on Motorola, HP, Themis, SUN, or Concurrent POWERPC, HP-RISC (743/744), Sparc, UltraSparc, or 68K processors. Candidate also should possess debugging experience with VME, firmware, and NTDS, FDDI, ethernet, GPS/IRIG, networks, routers, and backplane hardware.

Essential Education:
B.S. or greater in CS, EE, Physics, Math, or Engineering (except Civil) or the equivalent in experience (recent substitutable combat system, real-time, DoD, Joint, Navy, and/or military systems and software and programming experience). In addition, positions require from a minimum of 4 - 7 years of related experience.

Essential Skills:
Hands-on experience with object-oriented design, programming, and requirements analysis. Ability to debug/isolate a problem as well as design, implement, and test the solution. Good verbal and written communication and other interpersonal skills. Ability to positively respond to intense learning environment and to work cooperatively with CSC?s Navy customers.

Relocation Assistance Not Available :disgust:

Few CSC positions will pay for relocation. One of the ways that they keep their contract canibalistic costs down.

 

[RossMAN]

1000th reply

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
1000th reply

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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