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

Mary,

Not sure where you are located or if you are interested in
relocating but we prefer to hire entry level IT personnel.

In addition to offering On-The-Job-Training we also send our
employees to technical conference such as Common, RPGWorld
etc. on a regular rotating basis. We also offer flex time
for those employees taking classes at the local colleges.

In addition we prefer to promote from within whenever
possible and hire more entry level personnel.  

John Allen  

DRV Technologies
678.417.1521
www.drvtech.com

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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