Even those of us with a couple years and a 4 year degree are finding it tough right now. Seems like the companies that are hiring are pickier and want to stick with "certifications" (I certify that they learned this stuff just to pass this test) Some of the year requirements are funny. I saw one that wanted 5 years of .NET experience. Also, back in 1999, there was a posting that wanted 7 years of Java experience. -----Original Message----- From: tclug-list-admin at mn-linux.org [mailto:tclug-list-admin at mn-linux.org] On Behalf Of Seg Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 1:52 AM To: tclug-list at mn-linux.org Cc: tclug-jobs at mn-linux.org Subject: [TCLUG] Jobs Jobs list seems kind of dead. Sorry about the cross posting. I'm really in need of a job. I'd really like some kind of computer work, however my total lack of professional experience in anything but a little phone support and hardware monkeying seems to be a large stumbling block. I have taken a few classes at hennepin tech, for SQL database design and C++, but no diploma. I've been programming since I was 9 years old and am otherwise self taught. I'd really like to get a job doing web development, I consider myself adept at PHP, perl, and SQL. There seems to be plenty of demand on job sites for VB/ASP/SQL Server and other such microsoftness, but none for unix. They probably want years I'd also be happy to do some sys/net admin work, but no one seems to advertise 'jr' admin jobs. (Hence this message ;P) I'm certainly not ready for a Sr admin job. I'd also be happy to just do hardware again. (I got myself an A+ just for kicks a few years ago) So if anyone or their company is looking for someone who has little professional experience but learns quick and can design a relational database and hack a perl script or two give me a call. :) Unfortunately I really don't have anything I've coded online right now. I'm currently working on a web store for Spencer, but its not ready for prime time yet... _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Linux Users Group Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota http://www.mn-linux.org tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list