get laid off because of lack of work

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...

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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networker050184

What is your resume looking like? If you are applying and not hearing back that is the first place I'd start.

gparmar

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

BGraves

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!

N2IT

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.

gparmar

cv as pdf file

and thanks guys for helpAttachment not found.

cv.pdf

LarryDaMan

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.

GAngel

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.

RouteMyPacket

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

RouteMyPacket

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.

gparmar

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

gparmar

here is new CV as said by RouteMyPacket

Attachment not found.

new cv.pdf

BGraves

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.