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Hello,
My name is Sepideh Mirza and I will complete my Master Degree in August 2001. I have BS in Computer Engineering and I have 10 years experiences in programming, DB analysis and design,full life cycle of a software and alittle networking in broad industry and software and web developer as graduate assistant in US.
I am looking for a job more than 8 months and still here I am!
I have a question, what does usually a IT manager look for?
I have experiences in most of IT area,and I reallylike to work in any of them, and of course I have a prefrence which is web developement.
Now, when a recruiter calls me and asks me about my experiences, may be my experiences are not fit for their needs but I am a quick learner and I can learn anddo what they want.
what should I reply them that they ask me for interview?
I don't know exactly what is my situation:As I had project leader experience and so on, some of the HR they consider me as experienced and they say "we want entry level", and some companies they consider me as entry level(b/c I am graduate student) and they reply "we want experienced people"!
at least you tell me which level I am?!

I can send my resume to each of you that have an openning in your company and want a creative and responsible employee.

Many thanks in advance for your help

Sepideh Mirza

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by penguinsrule

Greetings:

Since I'm a system adminstrator I can't speak to what someone may want in a programmer, but I can shed some light on a few things perhaps.
1) Do whatever you can to get work experience, and demonstrate increasing levels of responsibility. Even if you are doing volunteer or unpaid work - if you can show that you know your stuff then that'll help a long way.
2) Technical expertise is only part of the picture - whatever you can do to develop people and leadership skills -and learn how to deal with users and customers effectively is important.
3) work search - Mobility is key - if you are in one place waiting a long time to find work, then perhaps you should consider several things ** Important **

*) Consider contracting until you find your dream permanent job. You may have to travel, but you'll find as you work more - your skill level and rate will increase. Go to www.dice.com or www.ceweekly.com for more information.
*) Consider moving - when you areout of work go anywhere to get work. You can always come back home later. Every bit of unemployment costs you.
*) Scatter gun - send lots of resumes - mostly electronicly - work hard, work smart
get LOTS of resumes out there. Other people dont agree with me. You have to get your name out there.
It's temporary, it'll pass - enjoy this time that you have right now. You'll understand what I mean later.

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