Posted Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 8:14 pm | Comments Off
I have come to a realization …
If I want to keep working as a web programmer (and I DO), then I am going to need to move out of the Fargo area.
I don’t like this one bit, but there really isn’t anything I can do. I’ve exhausted almost all of the opportunities out there. There is one left, but they aren’t interviewing until December. And there’s no guarantee I’ll get an interview (I […]
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Posted Monday, November 10, 2008 at 9:25 am | 2 Comments
When you’re looking for a job, there are 2 things that are pretty important – your education and your experience. But which of the two carries more weight? I suppose it depends on the employer. In my opinion, experience is more important. It shows that you can actually implement what you’ve learned. But then again, my opinion doesn’t mean bupkiss. It’s the opinion of the employer that is the deciding factor.
Yeah, having both the […]
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Posted Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 11:56 am | 1 Comment
I’ve been meaning to put up a post on my job search for the past week or so. I’m finally getting around to doing it.
So far, I’ve applied for 7 actual positions and sent my resume to 2 other companies that don’t currently have openings but are always accepting them. I have gone on 2 interviews, and I have another interview scheduled for tomorrow.
Of the 2 interviews I’ve already been on, I’m hopeful […]
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Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 12:59 pm | 2 Comments
Every adult out there has been unemployed at some point or another in their life. Whether they just graduated from college and are looking for their first job in the “real” world or the troubled economy has caused their employer to make budget cuts, including eliminating their position. We’ve all been there.
Hopefully the time of your unemployment is minimal. But if not, you need to make sure you don’t lose your mind while you’re […]
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Posted Monday, October 20, 2008 at 11:20 am | Comments Off
Well, I’ve been unemployed for a full week now. I’ve sent out a several resumes and am currently waiting to hear back on a couple opportunities. I’m having a hard time finding any other opportunities in the area. I am waiting to hear back on a possible opportunity (will know more Wed or Thurs), but that is more of a long range one.
Being unemployed makes you reassess your goals and plans. The one thing […]
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