Not sure, we lucent just laying off about 3/4 of its work force NJ has been hit hard. In NYC there are always jobs, but must be willing to travel.. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of George Zhang Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 1:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: How is the job market for CCNPs and/or CCIEs in NYC/NJ [7:16344] Hi All, I am very curious about the current job market in New York City/New Jersey area for CCNP, CCIE type of people because I am in the process of moving to northern New Jersey. If you are in that area, from that area or know about that area, please kindly provide your answer/comments. Your inputs will be greatly appreciated. Q1. How hard/easy is it for someone with CCNP and/or CCIE with several years of experience to find a decent job in that area? Let assume this candidate has fair amount of hands-on experience and can configure a six router lab with frame relay, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, redistribution, IPX RIP, IPX EIGRP, VLAN, etc in one hour or so. Q2. What companies in that area are currently hiring? Q3. What companies in that area are currently frozen? I know the answer to this question might be a long list. Q4. Which employer do you recommend? Q5. Which employer you don't recommend? Q6. Which reputable headhunters/search firms are specialized in placing network professionals in that area? Q7. Which headhunters/search firms you recommend? Q8. Which headhunters/search firms you don't recommend? Q9. Do employers still work with headhunters/search firms nowadays? It is said that employers don't work with headhunters/search firms now because of cost and availability of qualified candidates. I think that many people in this group might be interest in the answers to these questions as well. So your comments/input will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your help in advance. George Zhang Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=16359&t=16359 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]