B> can, you have a better chance. But attitude can only take you so
RB> far. Just recently, I decided I wanted to get a better job and try
RB> to get into the network administration business, since the media
RB> has made such a big deal out of shortages in that field. I have
RB> experience in network administration and computer repair,
RB> upgrading, programming, etc. I sent out 60 resumes and not one
RB> called back. Not
I know... probably one's best chances are to know somebody or be in 
the right place at the right time. Our instructors at school are 
acting as headhunters for some of the local industries; the brightest 
get a head-start. Usually, they suceed because we're taught at an 
engineering level and we can talk to electronics/computer designers, 
as such.  
In my case, my employers were astounded a mere truck driver was more 
computer literate than 90% of our office staff. When it became 
apparent I'd never be able to drive a truck again, a job was created 
for me... they're very happy they did it.
I've known of people who were grunts like myself; one, who was just a 
pc tech when the big L.A. earthquake hit... as none of the network 
admins could (large insurance company) get in from Lancaster to reboot 
and debug the servers they made phone contact with him, walked him 
through the necessary steps to get the company online... he's now a 
senior administrator for the company. No earthquake? He'd still be 
troubleshooting PC's like me.
Life only presents opportunites every now and then... ya gots ta be 
ready for them. As far as your multitude of resumes? If people aren't 
hiring then you got a problem. Also, most savvy corporations are now 
requiring CNA/CNE MCSA/MCSE and other credentials. I've looked at the 
job board at school and some people are trying to hire programmers at 
$10-12 per hour. That's why I'm staying in school... I want an A+ 
certification and at least a MCSA before even going out on my own. 
I'll be ready in a year.
You really need to take a realistic appraisal of the job market. You 
may have the best skills for whatever you are going for. The first 
goal is to convince a potential employer YOU are the best pick they 
could make for the job.  A pedegree always helps!  :)
RB> one. As you said, sometimes you can, and sometimes you can't. I
RB> agree with that, but I also think that if you think that hard work
RB> and a good attitude will make you rich, you are being misled by
RB> everything our society shoves down your throat.
Well, it helps... no one ever got rich by laziness and sloth. I don't 
mean to give the impression hard work and a good attitude is a 
guarantee; however, without it you're bound to fail.
If you want to continue this let's take it to netmail or email me
don box@panasia.com as this is off topic... ok?
DB
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