Figure I'm doing the job search thing full-time now, may as well get some feelers out here as well. My educational focus has been in database development and management, but my work background was in project coordination. As you probably already know, I love making sense of mass amounts of data and putting together reports, even in text format for boards like this one. So if you have need of my skills, or there's any way I can help out - please let me know. At this point, I'm more interested in getting back to work than getting a corner office.
Two weeks since I finished school, 14 resumes submitted, two screening interviews, a workshop, and only one outright rejection letter. I'm still looking and still plugging away. I forgot to mention in my first post: I've just graduated with a bachelor's in IT (database management emphasis), and I've worked as a project coordinator and resource coordinator before I went back to school. While I like playing with stats (like for SpringFest), I also enjoy seeing a project through from start to finish and doing whatever I can in my capacity to get the job done and done right.
If the good jobs were easy to get they wouldnt be "the good job"....keep applying and dont hesitate to take the job you dont want...use it for a stepping stone and experience to add to your resume.....the job you really want is out there waiting on you to find it...
2 weeks, 14 resumes submitted, resulting in 2 screening interviews? That's great! Not sure what your expectations are but that's great.
Ahhh, in that case you should be ramping up to 15 or more resume submissions a week, at least 1 cold call a day to a company you have researched. Direct mail to at least 3 to 5 people in hiring positions. Contact to 10 to 15 acquaintances (don't have to be close) a week. Keep a list. First contact "Hi, I've decided to re-enter the work force. I just received my degree in ... graduating in the top of my class... yada yada. I'm interested in this kind of position and if you know of any positions or can put me in contact with someone hiring I'd appreciate it..." Followups (maybe every 2 weeks -- that's what the list/log is for. "Don't mean to bother you, just checking back to let you know I'm still looking". Stuff like that. You should work it like a job. get up, get dressed, go though the daily task list you laid out before.
Yeah, something akin to that, though perhaps less obnoxious. I'm shooting for a job, not to alienate my entire network.
Well... If they're not family or your closest friends they forget. Something comes up a couple of weeks later and they don't immediately think "heh, Tam who I sort of know told me *2 weeks ago* that she is looking for a job, I should make the effort to contact her in case she hasn't found something already...". You want them to remember (without annoying them) and make it easy for them. Hitting reply is a whole lot different than them actively taking an effort to do something for you. Don't be shy
Well, I am keeping a spreadsheet for all the jobs/companies I've applied for, along with contact information and when I last made contact. Based on that, I check in every week or every other week.
Just a spreadsheet? No custom relational database with queries based on job role, responsibilities and compensation packages and the names, position titles and company information for individuals you spoke with? and the ability to generate reports based on feedback? :nerd:.....i am disappointed. :tooth: Keep it up tam, wherever you end up, you'll be quick to make your mark. Then the sky is the limit.
Good news, looks like I may get some contract data developer/analyst work in the very near future. I was discovered by a very gung ho type recruiter and interviewed with him this morning. I swear I saw dollar signs in his eyes when I started describing my skills and work experience. Hopefully this actually pans out.
Hmm, no response on the interview that might've happened today for the job I might've started tomorrow, which is why I've been scrambling to find childcare, which is like non-existent. There are downsides to living thousands of miles from your relatives and to being an only child. Oh well...gonna keep studying and updating and submitting my resume and making phone calls.
Okay, found good semi-affordable childcare for when we need it. Contacted two recruiters I've applied for jobs through and both are still waiting to hear from their respective hiring managers. No rejections, but no green lights either. So studying up on the knowledge I need for the jobs, skimming job boards and continuing the job search.
