Re: Finding an AS/400 position with 1 year of dated experience

Mary,
I think that you may have to consider taking a lesser position and work up to 
it. There are a lot of out-of-work programmers out there you are competing with.
MisterBPCS 
 
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Sent: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 1:02 PM
Subject: Finding an AS/400 position with 1 year of dated experience


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Hello all, 
  I have subscribed to this for over two years.  My question: where is the 
market for a programmer with little to no experience.  
  After lay-off (my one year of experience), I was informed I needed 3-5 years 
expereince or a Bachelor's degree.  Well, I couldn't seem to get the 
experience, 
so on to a Bachelor's degree I went.  Now, I still lack the experience.  I have 
the Bachelor's degree, just haven't been able to use the education.  
   
  I have listed my resume on Careerbuilder, Dice, Hotjobs, etc.  Normally, I 
get 
calls from recruiters looking for more expereince.  This has been a lengthy and 
expensive journey into the IT industry.  
   
  I am well aware of the outsourcing, the offshore, the downsizing, the switch 
of technologies,  and the reduction in pay for the same position.  A shame by 
the way, since there seem to be many individuals here on the shores of America 
who are skilled and ready to work.  All I am looking for is insight into a 
position other than making pizzas at Casey's General store for minimum wage 
part 
time with no benefits, let alone a break or lunch.  Life has to offer something 
for someone having a Bachelor's degree. 
   
  What are your thoughts?
   
  Mary