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

   Out of curiosity, what did you get the degree in?  If IT, what specific
   skills did you pick up while in college? 
    
   Scott
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     From: Mary Watkins <mary_watkins_developer@xxxxxxxxx>
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     Date: 03/08/2007 03:02PM
     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
      
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