Can't find a job. where else to look?

So I've been looking for ANY entry level job into IT, and have applied to well over 125 positions. I printed out copies of my resume and cover letter and went door to door. All I have gotten so far is 3 sets of multiple interviews and 3 thanks, but no thanks responses.

The door to door approach backfired because of the 15 or so companies I walked into, every single one of them told me that they don't accept in person applications.

Anyone have any ideas?? I even volunteered at 3 hospitals and a college but haven't heard anything yet.

I am willing to work for pennies and still no bites??

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hoktauri

It's weird when you're trying to break in, I tried like mad last year right after I graduated and got nowhere. So I started a side company doing odd IT jobs and building up my experience that way, it finally got to the point last week I was able to give my notice at my retail job. Then this week I get bombarded with calls, I have two interviews setup on Friday and possibly more next week.

sparten

droolmonkey wrote: »

I am willing to work for pennies and still no bites??

Therein lies the problem. If you only think you're worth pennies, others will as well. I wouldn't hire you with that mentality either.

Also, focus on something in IT, build work experience, and stick to it. Thats the key really. IT is too broad of a field to just hop into and expect to land a job. However, if you know you're stuff in and out about a specific topic (programming, hardware, software, etc) people will hire you regardless of educational background (bachelor degree does give you an edge though)

Look at what companies are looking for and adjust accordingly, not rocket science.

droolmonkey

Its definitely not a value thing its an experience thing. I just want to be working with the technology so I can bolster my resume and personal experience. I lab at home for networking, and I have built multiple home and small office networks. I have also built, configured, installed and maintained well over 100 PC's in the last 2 years. I have the focus, and drive, and the intelligence to do this, I just lack some of the social acumen to get my foot in the door via a faceless letter. I am studying every day and learning more and more both in theory and in practice. Ideally I would like to work on Linux systems doing pen testing and hacking, but I know that that is a few years away. On the other hand, I am spear heading a pilot program at my college working with Verizon's security systems, but I need the net+ (about 2-3 weeks away) and the sec+ (4-6 weeks after), before I can just be in the internship program ...if I get in. My problem is that I need to get to that point first so my first job in IT it is.

I genuinely love working with everything I have been exposed to because it really is just the manipulation of electrical charges and its changing the world around us. I love knowing that i understand that and can manipulate those systems in some tiny way. ...yes, I am that ideal.

NetworkVeteran

I am spear heading a pilot program at my college working with Verizon's security systems, but I need the net+ (about 2-3 weeks away) and the sec+ (4-6 weeks after), before I can just be in the internship program

Good.. it sounds like you have a solid plan. A+ is not enough for you to get a job so 1. Earn basic entry-level certifications 2. Apply for a job. Look later, but double your efforts now to learn these topics so you can pass the tests sooner.

A resume review may also be in order if you're getting a 3 out of 125 response rate.

Qord

droolmonkey wrote: »

Its definitely not a value thing its an experience thing...yes, I am that ideal.

Is all of that reflected on your resume?

NetworkVeteran wrote: »

A resume review may also be in order if you're getting a 3 out of 125 response rate.

This was my first thought as well.

getitngo

When I got back into IT I took a customer service position @ a call center for a major telecom company, because I knew that I would get on the IT side of the business if I can make it through the year requirement. Once my year was up, I applied everywhere I could within the company, a month later I had about 5 interviews line up in different IT departments of the company.

So if all else fails, find a big company, start at the bottom and work your way to the top.

twofingered

Is it possible to post your resume for review? That is a big part of it.

DoubleNNs

Craigslist.

I got my 1st IT job there.

And I agree, getting your foot in the door is funny. You try everything until you finally got that 1 piece of the puzzle fixed. And as soon as you do, you get bombarded w/ calls and opportunities.
I had applied for about 9 months and got not even a single response. The only interview I got in those 9 months was one 2 close friends set up for me - they referred me to a company they volunteer for for a FTE position that opened up. I went to the interview, thought I did OK, but never heard back from them.

Then in the 2 weeks after I passed my A+ I had more interviews than I could go to, more business cards and contacts than I could keep up with, and actually had to turn down multiple job offers to take the position I'm at now.

Sure, for me the biggest tangible difference was getting my A+, but I didn't become a new person over night. There were also plenty of other aspects that I worked on fixing thru trial and error, such as my job hunting process, my resume, and my phone/e-mail skills. They all came together at that point - a culmination of 9 months of troubleshooting my 1 problem of not being able to get an IT job.

Keep at it and I'm sure you'll come to a point similar to what happened to me.
And in the meantime, post your current resume so some of the more experienced members here can critique it - telling you it's weaknesses and giving you pointers on how to improve it.

droolmonkey

[h=1][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]SUMMARY[/FONT][/h] [FONT=Century Gothic, serif]I am an experienced and flexible IT Professional seeking employment within the information technology industry supporting desktop hardware, software applications, and networking technologies for users in Windows based environments. I am currently in school as well and am currently doing everything I can to further my knowledge and educational background. [/FONT]
[h=1][/h] [h=1][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]EDUCATION [/FONT][/h] [FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Los Angeles Mission College [/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]-[/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif][/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Computer Science and Information Technology[/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif][/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Mission Hill, Ca[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]January 2013-present[/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]National Polytechnic College of Engineering and Oceaneering[/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif] – Commercial Diving Wilmington, Ca[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif] August 2006-September 2007[/FONT]

[h=1][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS[/FONT][/h]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]CompTIA A+ [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Microsoft Office Suites [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Desktop Support[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Hardware Installation[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Peripheral Configuration[/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]TCP/IP Concepts [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Windows XP & 7[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Customer Service[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Laptop Repair[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Wireless Networking[/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Virus/Spyware Removal[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Printer Troubleshooting[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Desktop Deployment[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]General Networking[/FONT]

[h=1][/h] [h=1][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE [/FONT][/h]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Legacy Offshore Diving & Marine [/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]- Morgan City, LA[/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif][/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]July 2012 - present[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Commercial Diver/Tech Support [/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Underwater salvage and construction[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Maintain all equipment (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical)[/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif] [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Act as the dive team specific medic and EMT. [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Maintain 21 Windows PC network[/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif] both wired and wirelessly [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Perform password resets, create and unlock user accounts. [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Repair broken PC’s and laptops and build backup systems[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Create system images[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Remove viruses, install drivers and other updates.[/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]My Gym Childrens Fitness Center - [/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Thousand Oaks, CA[/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif][/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]October2003 – July 2012[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Director/Lead Teacher [/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Organized and oversaw daily operations and planned yearly programming[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Provided happy and friendly customer service daily.[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Was directly responsible for 8 employees.[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Created and administered a small office network.[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Provided on-site hardware maintenance, installations, and upgrades. [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Installed and upgraded software and removed viruses.[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Provided around the clock network support via cell phone.[/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Beverly Hills Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine - [/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Beverly Hills, CA January 2007 – August 2007[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Hyperbaric and Wound Care Intern[/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Operated hyperbaric chambers and input data into patients files. [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Ran oxygen treatments for patients based on doctor prescribed procedure. [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Kept patients calm and comfortable while receiving oxygen therapy.[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Maintained air and gas delivery systems for the decompression chambers[/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic, serif]Calculated and notated partial pressures of oxygen and monitored gas levels through the day.[/FONT]

droolmonkey

I used a resume I found on here that everyone seemed to like and just put my info into it.

MeatCatalogue

droolmonkey wrote: »

I used a resume I found on here that everyone seemed to like and just put my info into it.

That resume won't even get you a job at Fry's.

First of all, 86 all the non relevant work experience. They won't care that you dived or worked retail.

Secondly, lie & exaggerate within reason. Suggest you've managed networks for 5 years (you have, your own home's), have experience with building and maintaining thousands of machines, etc. The goal here is to get to an interview where they ask you technical questions. If you don't know your stuff, you'll get tossed but thats farther than where you are now.

Thirdly, your problem may not even be your resume. A+ = $10/hr. Are you willing to work for that little? We don't know you so you may have bad breath, poor grammar skills, poor communication skills, etc. Please don't misinterpret this as saying that you ARE this way but these could be factors. Read a book on how to interview (lean forward, smile appropriately, etc).

The #1 thing an employer is looking for is FIT. You can be a technical genius but if you can't communicate well (stuttering, lack of confidence, arrogance, etc) its meaningless to a company. Put forward your personal uniqueness like "I learn from failure" or "I am extremely good at understanding the problems of end users, along with solving them. Solving difficult IT problems is something I love about working in IT."

Other thoughts: the college section looks very bad. It basically says "I tried and failed at something" or "I made a mistake and got a girl pregnant and couldn't return to school." Don't let employers "wonder" things when they see your resume. Be resolute and state "30 college credits earned, bachelor's degree expected may 2016" or similar.

JoJoCal19

getitngo wrote: »

When I got back into IT I took a customer service position @ a call center for a major telecom company, because I knew that I would get on the IT side of the business if I can make it through the year requirement. Once my year was up, I applied everywhere I could within the company, a month later I had about 5 interviews line up in different IT departments of the company.

So if all else fails, find a big company, start at the bottom and work your way to the top.

In my opinion this is THE most overlooked way of breaking into IT and I rarely see it discussed here. This is exactly how I broke into IT. I worked for a paper sales company and after completing my AS in Computer Networking back in 2004 I applied for a PC tech job they had in one of their warehouse/manufacturing divisions. I got the job and have continually advanced my IT career since.

NetworkVeteran

I suppose the first problem is that your forum post better advertises who you are. Your forum post states--"Certifications: A+; I've been looking for ANY entry level job into IT," You resume states--"I am an experienced and flexible IT Professional."

Step 1: Update your summary to accurately state in one line who you are and what you want.

"Los Angeles Mission College -Computer Science and Information TechnologyMission Hill, Ca
January 2013-present

National Polytechnic College of Engineering and Oceaneering – Commercial Diving Wilmington, Ca
August 2006-September 2007"

Step 2: What is your highest level of education completed? If it's not at least an Associate's Degree, your education is a weakness and you should put it below your certification. If you don't have a high school diploma or G.E.D.--I'm guessing you did not complete high school since you don't list those--consider omitting this section altogether. And get a G.E.D. as soon as possible! Only put complete or in-progress items in your education section. Make it clear precisely what you completed and when. Make it clear when you expect to graduate and with what for in-progress items. You don't want to advertise what you tried and failed.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Step 3: Your A+ is your only actual technical achievement. Put it in its own section, near the top. You don't want it put next to the mass of random keywords that have little meaning. This will get better when you complete your Network+!

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Step 4: anything you do have actual experience with, insert that into your work history. Now the section mostly becomes redundant. After all, if it wasn't touched on by your education, certifications, or experience.. you won't have much skill with it!

Secondly, lie & exaggerate within reason.

I would be completely honest. Lying is an instant discard with a black mark next to your name and a bad habit to boot. You should have enough certifications/experience for entry-level work provided you have a highschool diploma or G.E.D. And even if your area is particularly tough, once you get a Network+/Security+ you'll be more appealing.

jotto

(speaking strictly from experience here) Join the military in a reserve capacity in a IT related job, not only will you get veteran benefits, you will AUTOMATICALLY open the door to federal contracting jobs..that are entry level....that pay well beyond what you would make entry level doing it anywhere else.

Iristheangel

As others have said, pick up a couple entry level certifications on the side to make yourself more appealing. For the first year in IT, it's very unlikely that you'll be making tons of money so write it off for the first year while you're gaining experience.

You'll want to do is gain experience ANY way you can - onforce.com, workmarket.com, guru.com, selling yourself on Craigslist, volunteer work, etc. While you are doing these side jobs, you can write this as experience on your resume as self-employed. Of course you should still apply for jobs while doing all these because you never know when the right opportunity will come along. After you get your first 12 months of experience, things start to get a lot easier. Just hang in there

traceyke

droolmonkey wrote: »

I used a resume I found on here that everyone seemed to like and just put my info into it.

You mean this one?

http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89868-testing-waters-need-resume-critique.html

That resume that you're referring to was the one I submitted to this site for review

. But even I had to make some key changes to it and I started to receive more calls. I'll PM you my new resume after I get off from work.

droolmonkey

traceyke wrote: »

You mean this one?

http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89868-testing-waters-need-resume-critique.html

That resume that you're referring to was the one I submitted to this site for review. But even I had to make some key changes to it and I started to receive more calls. I'll PM you my new resume after I get off from work.

LOL That would be the one. I have 5 or 6 iterations of my resume, but that one is the one that I and everyone else I've asked has liked the best. Thanks by the way. They say that imitation is the best form of flattery, so be flattered. I will be making some changes to it in the next few hours and will post the new one.

SteveLord

MeatCatalogue wrote: »

That resume won't even get you a job at Fry's.

First of all, 86 all the non relevant work experience. They won't care that you dived or worked retail.

Seriously? This is terrible advice for someone who doesn't have IT experience, but has been apart of the workforce.

MeatCatalogue wrote: »

You can be a technical genius but if you can't communicate well (stuttering, lack of confidence, arrogance, etc) its meaningless to a company

Hmmm....a skill that can be obtained and improved working nearly any job out there, not just IT.

Bokeh

CraigsList, Indeed, volunteer. Seriously, look at volunteermatch.com and do a search in your zip code area for computer positions. Lots of part time volunteer positions that perhaps you could eventually work in to a full time position (paid) OR with the contacts you make there work that into a first true IT position. Network. Join the various IT groups in your area and get known.

kurosaki00

Dont you think if u have applied to 125 jobs and only got 3 interviews the wrong is not in getting more places to apply?

Check your resume format, your "game" (how you communicate when they call you). And keep applying

CodeBlox

Anyway, something will come your way sooner or later. Best of luck.

tbhouston

getitngo wrote: »

When I got back into IT I took a customer service position @ a call center for a major telecom company, because I knew that I would get on the IT side of the business if I can make it through the year requirement. Once my year was up, I applied everywhere I could within the company, a month later I had about 5 interviews line up in different IT departments of the company.

So if all else fails, find a big company, start at the bottom and work your way to the top.

VERY solid advice.. Call center work can be very challenging, but it looks really good internally for transferring. Everyone knows how hard it is to maintain good stats, and soft skills will be used in any job you ever have.

This is how I started at VZW, and its been a fun journey to say the least

santaowns

If you are applying for IT, you may want to have a cover letter stating your IT experience that is not currently on your resume. I had the same problem as you but caught a break by first being a security guard, then i moved into my current position in the help desk type role i am in now. I make $45k per year in this role so i am not doing too bad and the only certs I have are A+(which i got year and half after i got this job) and a CIW cert that doesnt matter anyways. I got in by showing people i am a hard worker, that I knew my stuff because like you i had no on paper IT experience.

You can also try to find an internship or even volunteer, I understand you may want money but its not going to come until you catch that break.

You just need a break, and i know exactly how you feel. I am here for advice when needed just send me a PM.

Xyro

The resume is the main problem here, I believe. Also, stop going door-to-door. It's 2013.

Another item... I also believe you may have a secondary issue here & that is your over-eagerness. In my experience, people often mistake that for being desperate & desperation is often interpreted as a lack of self-confidence. I feel eagerness is more about enthusiasm but apparently not everyone shares my viewpoint.

santaowns

One more thing to add here is that you may see a totally different experience than all of us have seen. Please do not use our experiences as your roadmap, but more like suggested routes. While you may experience more detours than us do not get desperate or discouraged. Some of us had a leg up by knowing someone or hell sometimes employers get ancy and take a chance because they had no other choice. Do keep in mind that you can always sign up with a recruiter, I wouldn't do this until you have the comptia trifecta as even they will overlook you at first.

Another thing is using keywords in your online accounts like linkedin and dice get your name on their list a little faster and then you may be able to sneak in and get an interview.

DoubleNNs

What are some keywords recommended to get online resumes/LinkedIns better visibility?

rensational

You've already been advised a lot of different things, some of it conflicting.

From looking at your resume and not knowing what positions you're applying for, I'd say get on Craigslist and look at any local colleges' career services job listings that are available to you (some schools have it so only their students can view, only their employees can view and so on), for starters. College career services offices sometimes list jobs from employers in the area who have come to them to find employees, but there are also parts of any college site that lists their own job openings. Look at both. I'd also say you should be focusing on computer repair, helpdesk and desktop support positions, which is partially why walking into every company you see or applying for any/everything doesn't work--it's not focused. Find ads online that advertise those types of positions are open and then apply.

This is how I've found my jobs as someone who lacked experience (and doesn't even have any certs or related degree), i.e. Craigslists, career services listings, focused applying. I've also worked with employment agencies, but it can be hard to find long-term positions with them...I've also lived in cities where employment agencies were just worthless and never contacted you, so it depends. Definitely work on making your resume better first, though, before focusing your search using the methods I advised.

I also have to mention--I totally vote for exaggerating on your resume if you're struggling to break into IT. You gotta do what you gotta do, especially if you are unemployed for a long time. Call center jobs are nowhere near as easy to get as it might be made to seem here--every call center ad I've seen wants prior call center experience. When I say "exaggerate," I mean if there is all this stuff you have done repeatedly and know you know how to handle those issues but just don't have formal work experience doing it, put it on your resume as a contractor, freelance, self-employed or something along those lines. If you have done it for people you know, even better--get one of them to agree to be a reference and make sure they know what you need from them when someone calls.

TheNewITGuy

Find the positions you want to apply for. Tailor resume. Apply. Dont seem to eager.

SteveLord

Focused applying for sure. Don't wait all day on Monster, Careerbuilder, etc. Banks, hospitals, colleges and other big businesses are where I always go.

droolmonkey

[FONT=&quot]SUMMARY[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I have 6 years of formal and informal I.T. experience. My goal is to put that experience to use providing excellent service to a company I can grow into and help build value within. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Certifications[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Comptia A+[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]SKILLS [/FONT]

u [FONT=&quot]System building [/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Desktop Support[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Hardware Installation[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Peripheral Configuration[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Imaging[/FONT]

u [FONT=&quot]Laptop Repair[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]TCP/IP Concepts [/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Windows XP & 7[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Customer Service[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Wireless Networking[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]

u [FONT=&quot]Virus/Spyware Removal[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Printer Troubleshooting[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Desktop Deployment[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]General Networking[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Microsoft Office Suites[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Legacy Offshore Diving & Marine [/FONT][FONT=&quot]- Morgan City, LA July 2012 - present[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Commercial Diver/Tech Support [/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Maintain 21 Windows workstations network[/FONT][FONT=&quot] both wired and wirelessly [/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Perform password resets, create and unlock user accounts. [/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Repair broken PC’s and laptops and build backup systems[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Create system images[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Remove viruses, install drivers and other updates.[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Underwater salvage and construction[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Maintain all equipment (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical)[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Act as the dive team specific medic and EMT. [/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]My Gym Childrens Fitness Center - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Thousand Oaks, CA October2003 – July 2012[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Director/Lead Teacher [/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Organized and oversaw daily operations and planned yearly programming[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Provided happy and friendly customer service daily.[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Was directly responsible for 8 employees.[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Created and administered a small office network.[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Provided on-site hardware maintenance, installations, and upgrades. [/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Installed and upgraded software and removed viruses.[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Provided around the clock network support via cell phone.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Beverly Hills Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Beverly Hills, CA January 2007 – August 2007[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Hyperbaric and Wound Care Intern[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Operated hyperbaric chambers and input data into patients files. [/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Ran oxygen treatments for patients based on doctor prescribed procedure. [/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Kept patients calm and comfortable while receiving oxygen therapy.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Maintained air and gas delivery systems for the decompression chambers[/FONT]
u [FONT=&quot]Calculated and notated partial pressures of oxygen and monitored gas levels through the day.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]EDUCATION [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]El Camino Real High School - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]High School Diploma Woodland Hills, Ca[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]September 1997-June 2001[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Los Angeles Mission College [/FONT][FONT=&quot]-Computer Science and Information Technology (in process) Mission Hill, Ca[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]January 2013-present[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]National Polytechnic College of Engineering and Oceaneering[/FONT][FONT=&quot] - Commercial Diving Wilmington, Ca[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] August 2006-September 2007[/FONT]