More applications.....

[poltr1]

Applied for about a half-dozen jobs today. Nearly all of which wanted more experience than what I had in the particular language or application, or they wanted newer versions of applications. Example: I worked with Oracle 5.1.22 on an OpenVMS platform for 4 years. But everyone seems to want Oracle 11i. And even thought I have 6 months of C++ experience, they wanted someone with 2 years of experience.

Maybe I'm doing too good of a job filtering myself out or disqualifying myself. After all, I know I'm my own worst critic.

Or maybe it's time I no longer have what people want and it's time to say the hell with the rat race and start my own business.

Comments

[sins-forgotten.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Good luck!

[poltr1]

Thanks, but I think I'll need a lot more than good luck.

[sins-forgotten.livejournal.com]

Well its all I got :-/ But I know the right thing will come along..

[figmo.livejournal.com]

Remember that every rejection is one step closer to a "yes."

I know that's easier to say than to live by.

You will find a job if you're persistent enough. Where are you looking? I might be able to help.

[poltr1]

I'm still focused on the Dayton/Cincinnati, Ohio regional market. I don't want to leave and I don't think I can afford to move. (I probably can't even get a mortgage.)

[(Anonymous)]

Let me rephrase that. What online resources are you using for your job hunt?

I presumed you didn't plan on moving.

[poltr1]

Oh. Now that you say it that way.....

nationjob.com, primarily. The Dayton Chamber of Commerce has partnered with nationjob.com. Haven't been doing too much with monster or dice this time around. Even though I've put in geographical constraints, there are a few people out there who conveniently ignore them. Like the few jobs I get for NYC.

[hofdave.livejournal.com]

Good luck, on your search. It may be frustrating, but I am sure that soon you will be sucessful - just don't get down, on yourself.

[bikergeek.livejournal.com]

Good luck.