IT Employment

Post your resume on-line on every job board that you find, Dice, Monster, HotJobs, Jobcircle and the rest. Also, some companies allow you to post to their site as well. Another thing to do is check with the state you live in, sometimes they have listings of jobs for use by people on unemployment. Oh, you can also try CraigsList. Good luck.

Don't know where you are and they vary by state. The one here has an online presence that you can post to. They can hook you up with local networking groups in your area too.

Find your local computer rag. They should have calendar listing of the SIGs in your area. Attend meetings- usually free.

Look for the local job club. Use it. Many of them are hosted by local churches.

Don't bother so much with Presidents and VPs. Focus on department managers- THEY have hiring influence.

Call Manpower IT, Kelly IT, Addeco- temp agencies that use contract/temp workers. A short term role can become permanent if you're good.

Good luck to you!

It's not always the big employer in the area, but rather someone they contract for services. Depends on the area, but check into any military bases in your area--most of them have civilian contractors that provide computer/network support. InDyne, Northrop Grummon and bdSystems are the 3 big names, but there are others. They each maintain websites with job listing.

The other thing--ask around, socialize. I found out about several jobs simple because a friend of friend worked at the company with a new opening, not even published yet.

As for what to say:

First, ask if they have a hiring board--most places do. It often has both Interal and External positions. Talk with HR about how long they run a job internally, and ask if you leave a resume with them. Ask for a contact within each department that includes IT positions, then call and see if you can schedule time to sit down with them.

Be polite. Don't be too aggressive. If you get sit-downs with anyone, make sure to send a polite thank you note within 2-3 days--make them remember you positively!

I'd like to say a big "Thanks!" for the ideas so far. I would not have thought of most of them.

I'll also call my college monday to see if I can take advantage of their services as well.

Right now I have a 3" pile of resumes and cartons of envelopes to stuff. Hopefully between all these ideas I can land something sooner than later.

Thanks again everyone!