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Bob Impact

03-23-2007, 07:56 AM

I don't know where else to post this so here goes:I've been on vacation from work for the past week and applying for jobs.  I have applied to probably 60 jobs in the past six days and have not heard a single word from any one of them.  It's getting to the point that I will need to find a new job desperately, but I can't seem to get any traction in my search.  I'm qualified and willing to take anything reasonable.  I have two degrees, one in MIS and one in Political Science and looking for a chance.  Any suggestions?

A.J.

03-23-2007, 08:03 AM

Being a poly sci major myself I knew CT wasn't going to offer me too many jobs.  What exactly is your background and what are you looking to do?

Bob Impact

03-23-2007, 08:05 AM

A.J. wrote: Being a poly sci major myself I knew CT wasn't going to offer me too many jobs. What exactly is your background and what are you looking to do? My background is in IT, I designed websites for the State of CT, was a technology coordinator for WCSU and also ran a computerized door lock system for them.  I've also managed retail.  I'm looking primarly for a Business Analyst position, but at this point I'll take anything.

JimBeam

03-23-2007, 10:22 AM

I'd suggest going w/ a recruiter.Nowadays they have access to all the top clients and will probably get you the best deal.I live in NY but have my name out w/ a recuiting company in CT called Merritt Staffing.I'm working a job that I'm not in a hurry to leave immediately but I'm entertaining some options.I can pretty much tell them what kind ajob I'm looking for and how much I'm willing to accept and they shouldnt get in touch w/ me unless it meets that criteria.You situation seems a little more dire but I'd still look into it.You also can probably find a recruiter that deals more w/ IT folks and probably narrow down your options.

ppanda

03-23-2007, 10:41 AM

Bob Impact wrote: A.J. wrote: Being a poly sci major myself I knew CT wasn't going to offer me too many jobs. What exactly is your background and what are you looking to do? My background is in IT, I designed websites for the State of CT, was a technology coordinator for WCSU and also ran a computerized door lock system for them.  I've also managed retail.  I'm looking primarly for a Business Analyst position, but at this point I'll take anything. Hey BobI am a BA for a software company in Norwalk- McKesson- formerly Intelliclaim.  What we deal with is software designed to automate payment of medical claims for HMOs.  Its a IE hosted  GUI with a base software that can be mapped to quite a few different platforms.I basically design "rules" for the software to give the client a desired outcome given the data sent by the doctor/hospital.I know our sales dept went nuts and got a lot of deals signed recently.  We have so many new clients that I predict they will be hiring soon.If this sounds like something you might be interested in I can keep an eye out for open positions if you want.

furie

03-23-2007, 10:48 AM

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Bob Impact

03-23-2007, 10:57 AM

Got my first reply today: A denial from a consulting firm.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wallbash.gif" border="0" />

epo

03-23-2007, 11:06 AM

Bob Impact wrote: Got my first reply today: A denial from a consulting firm.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wallbash.gif" border="0" width="30" height="23" /> As long as you are a qualified guy, you'll probably get a reply back from an application 1 of 8 times.If you interview, figure on a 1 to 8 shot.If you second interview, figure on 1 to 3.  Isn't not a fast process to find a new job, especially one that you might like.  Good luck budday!