Any advice on job searching?

Success101

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions to finding employment? I have applied to Civilian, government, and contract positions(most entry level work) and cannot get anything serious going. I'm former military, don't have a criminal record or anything along those lines.

Me and my wife live in Florida, but we are open to moving just about anywhere in the country and I still can't a offer anywhere. I understand I'm not the only one in this situation, but jeez.

It's extremely frustrating.

N2IT

What kind of experience do you have?

What about posting your resume up for review?

Are you getting interviews or just blown off altogether?

Bokeh

An article I read recently said if you are currently looking, keep posting your resume every 3-4 days on the various sites. Most recruiters only look at the most recent updated resumes, so you want yours to come to the top as much as possible.

NightShade03

I'm with N2IT...can you give us some experience, what kind of job you are searching for/interested in, etc.

Success101

N2IT wrote: »

What kind of experience do you have?

What about posting your resume up for review?

Are you getting interviews or just blown off altogether?

Not comfortable posting resume. I basically have no actual IT working experience. I've gotten a couple of interviews; nothing came of them. I'm only applying for entry level positions. Sys Admin, Help Desk, etc. I apply to contract positions and don't even get a phone call. Strange. I'm working on my AA right now.

lantech

It would really help for you to post your resume so that people can give you some advice. Take out your personal information and the company names you've worked for since you've been out of the military.

Maybe try applying for level 1 phone support positions. I know they don't pay much but it's a start and will get you some experience. With the certs you have listed and no experience I'm not sure you'll get a job as a sys admin or even help desk depending on what you are applying for.

Krones

If you do not want to post your resume at the very least search through this forum and look at some of the resume threads. It is very possible that your resume is holding you back. You say you are open to relocation but currently working on an AA. Is this at a brick and mortar or an online school? You might be able to score a job as a computer lab aide which could evolve into a desktop technician role.

Success101

lantech wrote: »

It would really help for you to post your resume so that people can give you some advice. Take out your personal information and the company names you've worked for since you've been out of the military.

Maybe try applying for level 1 phone support positions. I know they don't pay much but it's a start and will get you some experience. With the certs you have listed and no experience I'm not sure you'll get a job as a sys admin or even help desk depending on what you are applying for.

Pretty sure it's not my certifications which are holding me back. I've seen guys with less doing well for themselves.

okplaya

I'm former military (Non-IT) and came out with 0 experience. You just have to be persistent. Each person's path will be different but I didn't get an IT job until my senior year of undergrad. That's 4 years of non-IT work before I landed a 6 month coop. Since the coop I've had good success staying employed in the field.