get laid off because of lack of work

gparmargparmar Member Posts: 12 ■□□□□□□□□□
last week get laid of from my network tech job because of lack of work.
i don't know what to do. applied on about 15+ jobs including desktop support , network technician etc. but not getting any response. don't know what to do ???
tension is killing me... icon_sad.gif
i can't even study now for my ccnp route. everything for me is just stop or freeze

any suggestion guys????

thanks

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  • networker050184networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 Mod
    What is your resume looking like? If you are applying and not hearing back that is the first place I'd start.
    An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made.
  • gparmargparmar Member Posts: 12 ■□□□□□□□□□
    name
    ADRESSS : EMAIL PHONE NO:


    Summary
    · Highly motivated professional with excellent communication skills
    · Detailed-oriented, Strong documentation skills
    · Patient and through when questioning clients or providing support
    · Ability to work in a fast-paced, intense environment smoothly
    Technical Skills
    Operating Systems:
    · Windows Vista, XP, Windows 7,8, RT

    Servers:
    · Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (R2), Windows SBS 2011

    Skills
    · Experience with Cisco 18xx, 26xx, 2951, 35xx, 37xx, 39xx and ASA 5520 series equipment
    · Active Directory configuration including DHCP, DNS, Group policies, permissions and WDS
    · Experience with VMware ESXi server and Sun Virtual Box
    · Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting of Windows Vista, XP, Windows 7
    · Hardware installation, configuration, upgrading, diagnosing and troubleshooting, maintenance

    Miscellaneous Applications:
    · MS Office Suite
    · Adobe Photoshop

    Education
    · Network Technician – college city Oct 2012 – June 2013
    · M.Sc. (Computer Networking and Protocol Design) - Punjab, India 2006
    · Bachelor of Computer Applications - Phagwara, Punjab India 2003

    Certifications
    · Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) May 2013 -May 2016
    · CompTIA A+ Certificate Feb 2012 -Feb 2015


    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
    Network technician April 2013- October 2013
    Company Name
    · Installed, monitored, maintained and preformed troubleshooting for various networking hardware, various hardware, software, servers, and printers
    · Troubleshooting various LAN/WAN issues
    · Configured and monitored the Wireless network on top of Wired network
    · Configured and troubleshoot the Cisco Remote access VPN for the corporate users
    · Monitored the Client’s network remotely and troubleshoot the different issues
    · SBS server 2011 configuration including user accounts, permissions etc. as per client’s request
    · Active directory support including user accounts and permissions, DHCP and DNS issues
    · VoIP telephony Support and internal desktop Support
    Overnight Associate March 2011- Present
    Wal-Mart, Heritage Meadows Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    · Stocking merchandise onto shelves
    · Using appropriate safety procedures when organizing merchandise
    · Bringing merchandise safely down from overheads using the appropriate equipment as necessary
    · Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Cashier Jan 2011- July 2011
    Wendy’s Canada, Heritage Meadows Calgary, Alberta Canada
    · Managed accurate records of meals served and deposits made
    · Receive payment by cash, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
    · Provide good service to customers by maintaining a friendly environment
    · Keep the counter area clean for the customers
    · Trained and teach new employees

    IT Computer Faculty 2006 - 2010
    Govt. High School, Punjab, India

    · Instructed the fundamentals of computers to students from grade 6th to 10th
    · Managed the record of over 300 plus students using the centralized database
    · Support for the Active directory for the students and teachers accounts and permissions
    · Diagnosed and monitored the school including hardware and software problems
    · Maintained log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
    · Invigilated IT exams and marked exam papers

    Networking Lab Setup – Volunteer 2005
    College, city, India
    · Designed and configured the computer systems for the networking labs
    · Implemented the IP addressing scheme
    · Configured active directory services
    · Cable Management

    Computer Faculty/Instructor 2003 - 2004
    Center for Advance Learning in Computers, , Punjab, India
    · Taught Fundamentals of Computers
    · Developed IT exam materials, invigilated exam, marked examination papers
    · Troubleshoot the computer systems of the center
    · Compiled and documented the results and records
  • BGravesBGraves Member Posts: 339
    gparmar -
    Some suggestions I could provide regarding your resume.
    The top portion of the resume should be eye catching, drawing the attention of the one reading it. Highlight your technical and soft skills, provide a reason for your resume reviewer to continue reading. Talk yourself up (make it accurate and true mind you!)

    Traits you might consider also listing if true: "Works well solo or with team", "Excellent customer service skills", etc

    Professional experience: You might consider listing things like # of devices managed, total $ worth of devices maintained, total # of users supported, # of help desk tickets solved daily/monthly/yearly, # of desktops supported, # of AD accounts maintained, etc. Any projects you assisted or led on, and what was accomplished. Day to day stuff is fine but places you really stood out in your organization, things that put you above and beyond the other guy.

    Keep in mind a resume is designed to get a potential employer interested, not tell your life story. Keep it concise and accurate as much as possible

    Cover letters! Write them EVERY time you apply for a job. Google for a practice/framework cover letter and write it for every job you apply for if possible! Tailor it to be specific to the job, how you could contribute, what interests you about the position, etc.

    I'd try to have it as follows:
    Your contact info
    Eye Catching header
    Professional Exp with details mentioned above
    Technical Skills/Certifications if any
    With a cover letter for each specific job attached.

    Best of luck to you, hang in there!
  • N2ITN2IT Inactive Imported Users Posts: 7,483 ■■■■■■■■■■
    It would probably be best to toss it up in a PDF format for better formatting etc. Then we can make suggestions and hopefully help land you a new gig. The content isn't bad, but formatting can kill you.
  • gparmargparmar Member Posts: 12 ■□□□□□□□□□
    cv as pdf file

    and thanks guys for helpcv.pdf
    cv.pdf 77.5K
  • LarryDaManLarryDaMan Member Posts: 797
    It could help to be more specific in your summary. We are all detail oriented, highly motivated, patient, and good communicators. These are throw away adjectives which do not emphasize your individual skills.
  • GAngelGAngel Member Posts: 708 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Laid off last week and expect responses already?

    You're in Calgary probably the hottest market in canada for tech jobs atm you'll be just fine just have to give the process time.
  • RouteMyPacketRouteMyPacket Member Posts: 1,104
    What my honest opinion? I began reading your resume and immediately stopped and went down to the threads. It's not laid out properly IMO.

    I am running into a meeting shortly but can give you some tips on what I like to see in resumes when I look over them for candidates.

    Leave out a summary, this isn't 1990's anymore...it's a waste. I would structure it

    Name
    Address
    Telephone



    Experience
    From xx/xx/xxxx to xx/xx/xxx or (Current)

    "In my time as Network Technician I had the opportunity to complete many projects, some highlights of my time with CompanyXYZ are as follows

    - Bla bla bla
    - Bla bla bla


    Then after experience I would put

    Technical Proficiency from highest to lowest (Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco ISR Routers, Juniper, Dell, HP etc)

    Certifications

    Education


    Do NOT put anything about references (i.e. Available upon request) as they will ask if they want them
    Modularity and Design Simplicity:

    Think of the 2:00 a.m. test—if you were awakened in the
    middle of the night because of a network problem and had to figure out the
    traffic flows in your network while you were half asleep, could you do it?
  • RouteMyPacketRouteMyPacket Member Posts: 1,104
    Also, if you were studying for your CCNP R/S I would NOT stop. I would actually use this time as a means to put in even more studying/labbing.
    Modularity and Design Simplicity:

    Think of the 2:00 a.m. test—if you were awakened in the
    middle of the night because of a network problem and had to figure out the
    traffic flows in your network while you were half asleep, could you do it?
  • gparmargparmar Member Posts: 12 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Hello RoutemyPacket

    Thanks for your input
    My problem is that i don't have much experience in field of IT specially in Canada
    i did only one job and get laid off.
    all other work that i did id work in Walmart as overnight associate, cashier in Wendy's
    and still working as part-time overnight associate in walmart

    so how i could i start straight with my experience after name and address section

    the things i mentioned in my network job included the projects that i worked
    like configuring SBS server for a client, Monitoring a different Client network
    rest of work is for my own company which is having max of 40 users.
    i configures the wireless network and the VPN for the users. did some upgrades in network including ASA, router and switches changes
    and other internal desktop support some active directory issues etc.

    right now trying to re-write my resume as you said and post is as soon as i am done

    thanks
  • gparmargparmar Member Posts: 12 ■□□□□□□□□□
    here is new CV as said by RouteMyPacket

    new cv.pdf
  • BGravesBGraves Member Posts: 339
    gparmar-I can't private message yet since I'm a new member, but I have a resume outline that might be helpful for you. If you are able, please email me @ (removed ) so I can send it to you. I think you'll find it useful.
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