a question about employment and getting hired.?

Question

I have a degree in computer systems technology, and i'm working on my A+ certification now, as well as others in networking at a later time, i have trouble finding a employer, when i look up on websites they post qualifications that are way to high for me, and some sites list no openings or its just like senior level jobs, and i have put my resume on several sites that show it to lots of emplyers, and i think its way to slow, and that the websites do not list all their jobs, my question is if i called them directly and asked if they had any jobs that match my quilications would i get faster results?

if anyone needs my skills plz leave your contact info for me. i'll pay you to hire for gods sake.

Answer 1

What you are discovering is that finding a job is hard work!

You might well get a better response if you just call and ask, BUT FIRST, select a group of companies in advance that would probably have a need for someone like you. And get away from the job boards and resume e-mailing for a while.

Look around and see what potential employers you can find. I'd start with the Yellow Pages and the local "Chamber of Commerce" for your area. Do a search on your city and "chamber of commerce" (with the quotes) to see what you find. You will find Chamber members of all sizes.

Put together a "target list" of potential employers. I'd look at computer/IT companies, like Microsoft (on the BIG end of the scale, but with many locations across the country) to much smaller companies in or near your location. Some potential employers include:

* Companies providing technical support to clients (consulting)
* Companies selling hardware and software (retail) - many of which have "back room" technical support, maintenance, and customizing functions to increase their retail sales. Staples, Best Buy, and CompUSA are examples of this kind of employer.
* Companies creating and supporting software products - Microsoft on one end of the scale but MANY other companies, too both large and small.
* Local Web development or Web hosting companies.
* Local temporary staffing companies - sometimes these can be a good way into an employer's organization, and you'll earn some money and gain experience at the same time.

And, BEFORE YOU CALL, research the companies online to find out more about them - both to screen out companies you wouldn't want to work for, and also to collect information to use in the interview/application process.

THEN call them for the name and contact information of the HR manager or a hiring manager. Follow up by calling that person and/or sending them (via snail mail!) your resume with a cover letter customized to that employer.

When someone does speak with you, get their business card (or contact information, if you don't have it already) and send them a thank you immediately, with another copy of your resume attached.

People are hired by people who know them. So, get known. If there's a local computer user group of some sort, go to the meetings.

You can get your introduction to the business world and usually credible experience with any of those companies.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Your odds are better if you contact a company directly. It shows effort and dedication on your part, which is something employers desire and respect.

And when it comes to what credentials employers want, that all depends on the job or type of work. The KEY as I tell my students is to look and see if the employer lists requirements as:

1) Desired or Preferred--means they'd like it, but it's not absolutely necessary.

2) Required--means you must have it.

3) Minimum--means it's the bare minimum, but they'd really like more.

You have to realize that employers would like the "ideal" candidate, and who can blame them? But reality is that they will probably have to settle for second best. Job seekers should take this into consideration.

Persistence will eventually pay off in the end. And as someone who worked in the hi-tech field before being downsized, and has taught computers before, let me tell you that computer grads are a dime a dozen.

At one time, everyone went for a computer degree of some sort, so you're just one of the masses out there. This is why it may take a little longer for you, or explain why the bar has been raised.

Answer 3

Maybe or you can get your name put on the "never hire" list. The problem is the saturation. When you find a job listing online for which you qualify, you are competing against anyone in the world who sees that same listing and wants to apply. This is why it's easier to find jobs locally - you are only competing against people who search that specific market. Some companies are always hiring but can't afford to go through thousands of resumes from candidates who aren't even qualified for the job. For this reason, they hardly ever advertise. The path of least resistance is to find companies that hire people who do what you do and send a cover letter of introduction along with your resume or find an agency that works with that company to get you in. Good luck.

Answer 4

i understand of no state that limits human beings telling the fact. to realize this could be a violation of the 1st replace to the form. There are states that provide ex-employers specific protections for telling the fact in a case like this. So in case you end with the aid of only shifting away and did no longer tell your employer first they may be able to evaluate it firing you.

Answer 5

send a resume anyway

Answer 6

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