Chappell, Simon P wrote:
I just want to observe that I have never used a job website. I'm not saying that they don't or can't work, but I've received 100% of my employment so far from either word of mouth or using a technical recruiter. This has worked both sides of the pond.
I started in the industry in 1990 when I graduated from Plymouth University (England) and I remember that you had to be thankful for anything that paid money. There was no annoying the boss back then, or you'd be picking up your P45 (pink slip for the Yankees on the list).
Make friends with your local recruiters, be prepared to move anywhere in the country and be certain to have an HTML version of your CV/resume on a website. And, yes, make certain that it is FULLY BUZZWORD COMPLIENT.
Simon
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Simon P. Chappell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Java Programming Specialist www.landsend.com
Lands' End, Inc. (608) 935-4526
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Well I graduated from South Bank University (London, England) in 1990
plum right into the "recession" as if was called then (I haven't
quite figured out what they are calling this one now. Which is it
"Downturn", "Slow-jam", "Dotcom Bubble -Burst", and plain old
recession?). I had the same problem as Simon. A new graduate without
experience, but how d'y'a get experience in the first place?
My problem was eventually solved also by word-of-month, favour
for a favour, and otherwise also known as networking.
Eventually I left the country of green meadows, and green fields.
I left for Germany (Deutschland) of all places. Another with
green pasture and more romantic castles (Schlosse).
I have already followed Simon's advice and built an online CV.
It is very strange you think of doing this sort of thing when
you are in a proper job that lasts 10 hours a day, but you
never get around to it. I always wanted to master Macromedia
Flash, and get back in the design and arty stuff. So eventually
I tackled it. Unfortunately this time it will be harder for me
"to move anywhere in the country" let alone move abroad,
especially when you have a mortgage and property.
Damn! I knew I should sent that agent (local recruiter) a box of
cava or fruity wines last Xmas. Hot Damn!!
(Landsend.com eh? He He He. A piece of England in the US of A)
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Peter Pilgrim
ServerSide Java Specialist
My on-line resume and for interview videos about myself, J2EE
Open Source, Struts and Expresso.
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