Originally posted by QuickSE:


Nando: I also have a friend that in the same position, he just got a help desk position. But he works the crappiest hours possible 11pm to 8am and FRI, SAT...



That may be true, but he did get his foot in the door. Once he's worked there for a year or so, he could probably move to a better position within the company, depending on his ability to learn and adapt, or even move on to another company who is willing to pay more.

Would it be safe to assume your resume is on monster.com and the other job sites? If not, get it there quick. In this area, most of the IT jobs are Government and Government Contracting positions. Most of them do require a secret security clearance of some sort. There are companies out there willing to sponsor the right canidate for a security clearance.

If I were in your position, I would get my resume out to as many places as possible and if offered a job, but the hours are crappy and the pay is not on par with the market standard, I would take it. Apply for every postion that you are interested in. Even though you do not meet the qualifications. What's the worse that could happen? They say "no".

I know in the past, when I was interviewing someone for a sysadmin position, I could care less what their educational background was. I know plenty of degree carrying admins who just do not have a clue about how UNIX and some of it's standard application work and interact. Don't get me wrong, having a degree is a great thing and shows your ability to work at something and finish it. However, as you found out, it's pretty useless without the experience.

I know you do not have any experience in the IT field. However, if your resume doesn't make you look like you the type of person who can; learn on the job, someone who is proactive, has a positive attitude, the willingness to learn and do whatever it takes. You can pretty much kiss all IT jobs good-bye. Remember, your resume is your first impression to the folks reading it. You have to make everything you do, no matter what it is, seem bigger than it really is. I am not telling you to lie. Just make everything you do seem like it is important.

--Matt


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