Perm vs. Temp - Anyone from Boston-area?

SteveFT

I don't think most people would take temporary work over "permanent" willingly. That being said, I am making a career change and have no formal IT experience. Most postings in the Boston-area are seeking at least 1-2 years of experience. As of right now, I have a BS (unrelated, Kinesiology), just finished my A+, working on Network+, and will be enrolling in a BSIT program within the month. I was thinking that I may stand a better chance with a Robert Half, TechNeeds, or other temp. agencies.

Does anyone have any suggestions specific to the Boston-area, or just in general?

Also, I have seen mention of people listing certifications that they are working on in their resume. Do any of you do that?

pitviper

SteveFT wrote: »

Also, I have seen mention of people listing certifications that they are working on in their resume. Do any of you do that?

You can bring this up in an interview but I wouldn’t list it on your resume – with possibly the only exception being multi test certs (like the CCNP, CCNP:Voice, and so on), but even then only if you are most of the way done (2 out of 3 done, and so on) and can provide an anticipated completion date (I personally don’t like doing this).

dave330i

SteveFT wrote: »

I don't think most people would take temporary work over "permanent" willingly.

Prefer temp/contract work vs. perm. Pay's usually much better.

SteveFT wrote: »

Also, I have seen mention of people listing certifications that they are working on in their resume. Do any of you do that?

Please don't do that.

Node Man

maybe if the money is right!

networker050184

I have listed certifications I was working on in my resume. I know for a fact having an in progress certification helped me land an interview on one occasion. Make sure it is clear that it is in progress though. I have seen plenty job postings that say they are seeking someone that is pursuing a CCIE. How would they know if you didn't put it on your resume? I wouldn't put something like A+ in progress, but if it is a multi exam certification or something high level I don't think it hurts.