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| lburns 2001-09-06, 11:19 am |
| I not too long ago graduated with my Associate Degree. I am working on my Certifications. When applying for jobs, it gets discouraging to apply for a job, knowing that you have some knowledge and a little experience just by going to school, but no one give you a chance to get more experience. A person has to start somewhere, and until someone gives you a chance, how do you get experiece to say that you HAVE experience? I mean you can work on computers at home until your hearts content, but until its on your resume, that you worked at this particular "business", people don't want to hire you. How do a person get around this dilema... of getting that "first" job...How do you "start" out, where? Any help will be appreciated. | |
| hard_coder 2001-09-06, 11:50 am |
| Getting that first job can be VERY frustrating. Luckily for me, i did internships while in college and had options when graduating. If the college that you got your degree from is local, you might check with them and see if they have a job placement center - most do. A lot of colleges "tailor" their curriculums to the local needs for the IT industry and have a relationship with surrounding businesses to help grads get a job. If that is a dead end, the internet is a good resource. Computerjobs.com has an "Entry Level" section for those with less than 2 years experience. on the website, click on your state, then under the "Other Views" there is an Entry Level hyperlink. There are prob many other job sites with this option for searching. Good luck - hope you find what you are looking for in the field. | |
| ace123 2001-09-06, 11:53 am |
| I started working very cheep at a small co.
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| TW2001 2001-09-06, 5:51 pm |
| Volunteer (Non-profits,Schools,Churches...they have comp networks!) Go back to your school and try to be a lab aide/help desk person. | |
| ccieToBe 2001-09-06, 7:45 pm |
| I'm doing the same thing ace did. The pay may be low, but I'm having a lot of fun. | |
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| IF u are at the school, u shall try to start from the intern or Co-op..
That's how many people started,..
Job is out there, but the way how u present yourself is very important. | |
| K-Diddy 2001-09-09, 1:00 am |
| I got all of my experience in the Military, but if that route is not for you, then you're best bet is an internship or a volunteer program. Getting into the computer field is a lot like moving up in the world of acting. Very few people are "discovered" most of them start off working dirt cheap, or even for free.
K-Diddy...Networking Superstar Extraordinaire | |
| Gundyman 2001-09-09, 11:22 am |
| Countless job interview, P/T and studying ..
There are no easy way and simple way...
Send out your resume by email, mail, fax ... | |
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| I'm not sure how it works in the states, but here you can start off working for the government and can move up internally without any problems if you have the skills. Try to get into a computer firm maybe doing help desk, admin or even being a mail-boy/girl.
Once you're in, then show off your skills and get people to notice you. e.g. If you're a developer help people around the office by automating tasks using custom built apps.
I don't think it is as hard as people here make out. You will eventually find something if you buy every local paper, browse every employment website, apply for every position you may be suitable for, contact the HR departments of every local firm that may require your services, query every government department, etc etc etc etc etc etc etc
I've heard that the current job market in the U.S is about as strong as Pete's game against Hewitt (ooops ), but get creative, do things that others don't and you'll find something.
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| limsam 2001-09-09, 7:21 pm |
| Yes, it is a catch22. You need experience to get experience. But, there is a way.
I started my job as an unpaid trainee for 3 months. Then, the company asked me to join them.
Here goes the story. As a new graduate, I was frustrated to find out that I needed "experience" to gain experience. I understood, I cannot change that rule. So, I went practical. I went to a small company and told I want to join them as a trainee and I told them I need no salary (obvious.)
I worked very hard for 3 months, and the company decided it was worth paying me. |
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