Hard time finding a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pearljam

Thanks....

clintonia

What knowledge do you have and what do you ultimately want to do? I'd personally choose Apple as that seems like it would be more hardware oriented (if that's what you want to get into). I've used Comcast/TWC for years and never met a Cable tech that was happy to do his job, but from what I hear they pay well. So that's also something to take into consideration.

scaredoftests

How old are you? Are you just out of school? Have you had internships? Have you had other jobs in regard to computer experience? How does your resume look? Are you getting interviews?

pearljam

I'm 24 and graduated in August. I was working for a data center but resigned because it was a disaster, there were five of us doing two people's jobs. So we were all literally sitting there staring at the wall for six hours (it was a complete joke). I then broke my wrist and haven't been able to work for two months. So I'm looking for entry level positions but there's nothing that doesn't require at least two years experience. I want to end up in networking, I'm going to take my CCENT next month.

scaredoftests

How long were you at the data center?

pearljam

3 months

gbdavidx

pearljam wrote: »

I'm 24 and graduated in August. I was working for a data center but resigned because it was a disaster, there were five of us doing two people's jobs. So we were all literally sitting there staring at the wall for six hours (it was a complete joke). I then broke my wrist and haven't been able to work for two months. So I'm looking for entry level positions but there's nothing that doesn't require at least two years experience. I want to end up in networking, I'm going to take my CCENT next month.

didn't file fro workers comp?

si20

pearljam wrote: »

I'm 24 and graduated in August. I was working for a data center but resigned because it was a disaster, there were five of us doing two people's jobs. So we were all literally sitting there staring at the wall for six hours (it was a complete joke). I then broke my wrist and haven't been able to work for two months. So I'm looking for entry level positions but there's nothing that doesn't require at least two years experience. I want to end up in networking, I'm going to take my CCENT next month.

I can relate to that. I don't know why some companies hire more staff than they actually need. It's a sign of poor management. Too many cooks spoil the broth and all that...

pearljam

It was after I left

scaredoftests

Next time, have a job lined up before you quit. Some employers just won't understand the time span between jobs....

pearljam

Do you think it's going to be hard to find one now?

scaredoftests

It all depends. Are you listing the job on your resume? Where do you live?

pearljam

Yes, Seattle. Should I take it off?

scaredoftests

Yes, it raises alot of questions of why you just left after just 3 months.

pearljam

If I take it off though they'll definitely be wondering what I've been doing for six months?

scaredoftests

Looking for a job. Studying..etc. Or you just say the contract ended. You can't say, I didn't like management because they over hired.

koz24

pearljam wrote: »

If I take it off though they'll definitely be wondering what I've been doing for six months?

You will probably need to get CCNA. Most CCENT jobs are for interns(from what I've observed). If they ask what you've been doing since you graduated--you've been certifying.

pearljam

So once I get my CCNA they won't care about the experience?

pearljam

How long did it take you to get yours Koz?

scaredoftests

It helps, but some places like the experience as well. You would need to wow them in the interview process.

koz24

pearljam wrote: »

So once I get my CCNA they won't care about the experience?

They will definitely still care that you have no experience, but the CCNA is the first step in getting in somewhere. You will need to look for Junior/NOC roles.

koz24

pearljam wrote: »

How long did it take you to get yours Koz?

3-4 months I think but I was working full time. If you are studying 24/7 you should be able to get it in a few months.

pearljam

K, well thanks everyone for the advice

joemc3

You needed to stay longer at that job. Regardless of the amount of work you were doing in day you needed to stay. Grab a book and do more studying, applying for jobs while you are doing nothing at your current job. I would hesitate to hire you. I have been at jobs that I loathed for much longer. I remained professional and looked for employment and handed in my two weeks. Don't burn connections, or at least try and make them.

E Double U

@ pearljam - Sounds like you didn't know how good you had it. You should've used all of that office downtime to study.

I had a contracting gig that I left after 3 months which I keep on my CV. I interviewed for a NOC role while I had that job and when asked for an explanation for being there for such a short time I told them it was a contracting job with no benefits and I wanted to become a permanent full-time hire (which was the truth by the way).

jimjames

Don't leave jobs because of boredom unless you have something lined up. Some of us wished we had more downtime to study and do other stuff. Also leaving after 3 months is not a good look. Good luck.

No_Nerd

I left a job once after 60 days . I was promised a senior role and was stuck at L1 Help desk . This was a few months ago and I have been questioned about it during other job interviews.

techfiend

I wouldn't worry about a 6 month gap especially compared to a 3 month job you just quit. My gap was almost 2 years (surgery and job hunt) before I got into IT and only about half of the interviewers asked about it. Just say you job hunting while looking for a job, many of us spent more than 6 months finding our first IT job, just have to find one that will give you a chance, it will come. My best advice is to get your A+ if you don't have it. That was the key that started mine and so many others careers. CCNA is beneficial if there's a lot of entry-level networking jobs in the area. I would assume there's quite a few in Seattle.

Cable and satellite techs get heavily overworked. I was one for a few weeks before I burned out. You often work 60+ hours a week. The checks are deceptively decent but I wasn't making more than about $15 an hour after expenses.