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

Where are you located? Some areas of the country are going
gangbusters...other places (like my area) is pretty dry. How mobile
are you? What's your degree in?

A lot of entry level jobs are overseas, but I don't know if that's
true for i5 stuff. Of course, there aren't as many entry level i5
positions since it's not a growing area.

On 3/8/07, Mary Watkins <mary_watkins_developer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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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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