Success through social networking

jbrown414

As some of you may know I've been studying MS SQL Server is hopes of landing a DBA job. I have a friend who is a Database Developer who I look to for advice. He has gotten me into using Twitter following other SQL Server users to learn from. He also introduced me to SQL PASS which is the Professional Association for SQL Server. I learned that there was a local branch in my area that is the North Texas SQL Server Users Group. They meet the third Thursday of the month at Microsoft in Irving to cover certain topics, lectures and presentations. They also have an email mailing list that people can post questions to.

One day I just sent out an email asking if there was such a thing as an entry level DBA position. I received quite a few responses. I did have a few people ask for my resume that they forwarded to HR but never heard anything back on. A few days passed and I received an email from an IT Manager for Ben E. Keith. The position was as entry level DBA / Systems Admin job. They were pretty much looking for a backup to their one and only DBA. After 2 interviews and a long week of waiting, I received a call that they wanted to make me an offer. I instantly said yes. They are pretty much going to train me on everything that I need to know. As far as the pay, it's 10k more a year than what I make now. I'm really excited about this wonderful opportunity and can't wait to start.

I'd like to say that none of this would be possible if it wasn't for getting my name out there amongst other DBA's and showing some initiative.

Slowhand

captobvious wrote: »

After all the posts I had to join this group. I hope i get in.

I've got a feeling you will.