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Extremely Qualified lacking experience

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by wtbfocussed

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I have worked in the IT industry for 11 months after completing my MCSE, A+ and CCNA. I was doing very well on a contract but the company had to cut staff because it lost a major contract. The first persons to go of course are the contractors. Believe it or not I was offering level three support with quite a decent salary.

Added to this, I have an MBA and have quite a bit of experience in Marketing and Accounting. The accounting experience was achieved in the Caribbean earlier in my carreer after my first degree. My job prior to this was as a professor (lecturer) at a University (my graduate experience).

I migrated to North America two years ago and that is when I decided to do some IT training and make the switch to IT.

I am finding it difficult to get a new job in IT. I am even trying to get a job in training. Of the jobs that are advertised on the various sites, the recruiters are asking for a lot of experience: at least three (3) years.

I am over 40 and I am very experienced in the business field.

I am thinking now that perhaps I should switch. But switch again? that would seem as if I am not focussed.

I do very well at anything I put my hands to because I am a very focussed worker.

Does anyone in this community have a suggestion for how I could get back in the market? or what do you suggest?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
wtbfocussed

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by kat120

I would try to apply for the jobs that require more experience (3 years)anyway, and at least submit your resume, perhaps get an interview. When they get to meet you or read your resume, they will likely waive the 3 years experience since you have so much to offer. Don't be automatically put off by initial requirements. Some companies are willing to bend those.

by it_pro

With your experience, especially with the MBA, you may want to look into the area of project management. Your technical skills will help you understand what the staff is doing and your previous experience may be very applicable to management. PMis more about scheduling, handling customers, etc than tech skills. You may find you have a lot of relevant experience doing these things, just not under the guise of PM. Look at the skills that you used in your previous positions and see if they map over to PM. As a PM you may also be able to do some tech work also...

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