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- Switching careers. What do you think?
- Hey guys,I have recently graduated from college with a degree in computer science, and by the grace of God, I've been working at a software development firm for the past one and a half year. Recently, somehow, I've developed an affinity and liking
- Tags: jobs, careers, switching careers, Optimistic Maverick, career, marketing
- Discussion threads 2007-03-11
- where do i begin
- so i am newly graduated from a network support program at a local technical school and am wondering what types of jobs i should look for first to gain some real work experience. i have applied for internships but more reccomendations would be appreciatedI did a bit moreInternships are a...
- Tags: Consider, derek_furlong@...
- Discussion threads 2006-10-24
- David Gilliland (NASCAR Nation: The Tech That Fuels America's Most Popular Racing Series)
- NASCAR Geeks!I've been a NASCAR car follower for years,so when I tell my friends all the teams are using computer technology they all have a good laugh. They say just because I'm in that profession I think everyone uses computers. Well, if you really think about IT...
- Tags: rmag53@..., NASCAR
- Discussion threads 2006-10-17
- Doing non IT work
- How many here have IT training, but have ended up in non-IT related jobs?In this day and age, every one needs to be flexible, and willing to try new jobs as they come up. It's not like I'm not looking for a new job, but right now I still have...
- Tags: career, careers, Doing non-IT, information technology, jcitron@..., job, miscellaneous, non-IT
- Discussion threads 2006-09-11
- Job Seeking Help. Mailing Resumes, Cold Calling, Walking in, etc.
- I need help looking for work. I’m wanting a networking or a helpdesk position.I’ve been looking on online job boards, and every day I review the online classifieds for every newspaper in the northern half of my state.I plan on mailing out resumes. I’m mailing to key contacts,...
- Tags: job, cold calling, multiplexed, employment, careers, career
- Discussion threads 2006-09-08
- Ever been fired from a job?
- Ever been fired from a job?I was thinking the other day about the 4 jobs I've had in my "professional" career; that is the jobs that I've held since striking out on my own 22 years ago. In three of these, I was evaluated highly and felt that...
- Tags: job, DMambo, jobs, careers, fired!, off-topic
- Discussion threads 2006-08-24
- Hottest Jobs in IT
- Can someone tell me what is the Hottest job in IT now days?How do you define hottest job?the 'hottest job' for you is probably different to my definition. First decide which aspects of IT you like, then focus on roles which include those elements. Are you an excellent communicator and...
- Tags: job, hottest job, Hottest Jobs, information technology, careers, clark_anderson@..., career
- Discussion threads 2006-06-19
- Help...I'm in quite a pickle!
- Help...I'm in quite a pickle!I recently relocated from NY to Tampa, FL. I had been searching for jobs online and through the local paper for about 4 weeks now. Last week, I sent out 4 resumes and I immidiately got a response back from an IT consulting and...
- Tags: ttosun
- Discussion threads 2006-06-08
- H-1B visas hit roadblock in Congress
- article rootMessage was edited by: adminH1 - BSWhile companies clamor to get checp programming resources, our own Programming professionals are being squeezed into a spiral of pay cuts and 'unavailible' work.We are simply NOT developing new skilled Mainframe Programmers. This is a clear fact - just look at the...
- Tags: education, H-1B Visas, outsourcing, careers, law, h1b, Dilbert-Tom, it management, U.S. Congress, H-1B, problem-I
- Discussion threads 2006-04-03
- Is a global high-tech work force bad for U.S.?
- Culture CollapseBy simply being short-sighted and looking for cheap labor, perhaps quick profits can be had for some...But we have removed incentive to study for technical careers in so doing. We used to have Seinor staff that would groom and teach Junior staff - but now have very shortsighted...
- Tags: Outsourcing, Dilbert-Tom
- Discussion threads 2006-03-21
- Careers, Individuals, networking
- Listening, looking, new user
- Tags: glynj1s@...
- Discussion threads 2006-03-05
- Healthy Steps
- This is an amazing time, opportunity for anyone to achieve financial success but truely where does one start especially if your new to this technology the e-com the how to's and what not to do when trying to start a productive home business, since March of last year I've looked...
- Tags: INTERNET, Spam, tracwhitlow-x5@...
- Discussion threads 2006-02-20
- No one calls me about my resume
- No one calls me about my resumeThis threat is probably pretty repetitive compared to everyone else's who is looking for new work. But, I'm having quite a problem. I'm 25, been out of school almost 4 years with a degree in MIS, and did two relevant IT internships in college....
- Tags: job, TJD0200@..., careers, find a new job, career
- Discussion threads 2006-02-13
- Can this be real?
- Can this be real?I've been getting a few contract jobs for freelance and technical writing as well as on-site service and support. The money isn't bad. I pick up these assignments just like the rest of you--by conducting relational searches on the job board search engine.However, I was...
- Tags: career, careers, certification, job, mdigiuseppe@...
- Discussion threads 2005-12-23
- The Information Technology industry as a means to an end
- I may be new into this TechRepublc thing, even as I am starting out this thread here. I thought I want to put things in perspective regarding the information technology industry.I have read many a threaded discussion in TechRepublic regarding job dissatisfaction in the IT industry, and where this...
- Tags: swgoldwire2546, information technology, computer
- Discussion threads 2005-11-08
- What to do if former employer's policy is to not provide references?
- I'm in a situation in which I am seeking work, but my former employer, a large law firm, does not provide references due to the legal issues that can arise for defamation of character/libel/slander/etc. if the wrong things are said. The most they can do is verify employment dates...
- Tags: HUMAN RESOURCES, Why Me Worry?
- Discussion threads 2005-10-12
- I have
- I have10 people on my staff. 7 females, 3 males.hmph!There are plenty of women in IT. I don't know what you're talking about.well, like Isaid, it could just have been the places I've worked... at my last company, there was only one girl (out of ~50) under me when...
- Tags: careers, gender, general, girli, information technology, male, off-topic, Surflover, women
- Discussion threads 2005-09-29
- Tech Jobs from Home
- Tech Jobs from HomeIn this current day of age where location is nothing to be concerned with, I wonder how far we are away from the mainstream tech jobs being home based.At my current position, I work in the IT department, but we support programmers and a database administrator. The...
- Tags: career, careers, database, it, job, kwells@..., programming, work from home
- Discussion threads 2005-09-29
- The Education Scam and The Cult of the Disenfranchised...
- The Education Scam message appeared on another forum. I replied then after thinking about it, blogged the topic yesterday.Not specific point by point but the underlying concept of the myriad of similar articles, postings, musings, etc.http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/pm/career/archives/005464.aspIf nothing else, you might like the picture of the Pastoral Board for The...
- Tags: Education Scam, Cult
- Discussion threads 2005-08-23
- ?
- Information Technology ?:-)What does IT mean?Looking through a recent IT Career NetNote, I can't help but wonder just what do people mean when they talk about IT? ('... career in IT', 'IT Manager', etc.) Some seem to imply that any position that involves touching a keyboard is an IT position....
- Tags: information technology, Instructional Technology
- Discussion threads 2005-08-12
