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Originally Posted by TepEvan,Sep 3 2008, 02:06 PM
that's a tough # to hit for entry level and no experience, even with a degree. typically it's half that.
I realize I am treading a thin line and it won't be easy to find anything but I have to try.
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI,Sep 3 2008, 01:04 PM
hrm....
I have never heard of anyone who got a job through the post. Or, for that matter, through Monser, CareerBuilder, etc...
Most companies have a requirement that they place an add for so long on such resources. The Federal Government is especially guilty of this.
9 out of 10, the position is filled before the add is placed. They do it because they have to.
I have never heard of anyone who got a job through the post. Or, for that matter, through Monser, CareerBuilder, etc...
Most companies have a requirement that they place an add for so long on such resources. The Federal Government is especially guilty of this.
9 out of 10, the position is filled before the add is placed. They do it because they have to.
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Originally Posted by 4WheelCBRR,Sep 3 2008, 01:11 PM
typical contracting agency. 
they take a cut out of the your billing rate and pay you hourly or salary whichever you prefer.
they take a cut out of the your billing rate and pay you hourly or salary whichever you prefer.
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Originally Posted by Roflcopter,Sep 3 2008, 02:11 PM
I think it should be pretty easy to get above $50k. just depends where you get a job. Pepco was offering $18 an hour for an internship I was looking at, which at 40 hours a week * 52 weeks a year is over 37k, which is what your estimate is, and thats just for a student internship. for a full time job, even with no experience in IT, you should be able to get more than that fo sho.
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I just found something very interesting:
[QUOTE]As you write your resume, keep in mind the level of job and salary you want. Be sure to create an image that presents you at the appropriate level. For example, language used in a resume for an $8 an hour position is much different than the language used for a $16 an hour position. I recently met Lynn, who had held a Health Insurance Claims Management position making $42,000 per year. She had retrained for the accounting field and hadn't yet gained any "direct accounting experience" although she had prepared monthly accounting reports as a Department Manager.
I was appalled when she shared the resume she had been counseled to create. It began with this statement:
Seeking an entry level position in the accounting field.
Now what pay rate do you think this statement would motivate employers to offer Lynn? A much better statement would be:
Seek an Accounting position utilizing my experience:
[QUOTE]As you write your resume, keep in mind the level of job and salary you want. Be sure to create an image that presents you at the appropriate level. For example, language used in a resume for an $8 an hour position is much different than the language used for a $16 an hour position. I recently met Lynn, who had held a Health Insurance Claims Management position making $42,000 per year. She had retrained for the accounting field and hadn't yet gained any "direct accounting experience" although she had prepared monthly accounting reports as a Department Manager.
I was appalled when she shared the resume she had been counseled to create. It began with this statement:
Seeking an entry level position in the accounting field.
Now what pay rate do you think this statement would motivate employers to offer Lynn? A much better statement would be:
Seek an Accounting position utilizing my experience:
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI,Sep 3 2008, 02:10 PM
I'm not that entry level... I mean... I have 10 years of work experience; a lot of which is actually relevant. I just can't say that I have education in a given skill.
I realize I am treading a thin line and it won't be easy to find anything but I have to try.
I realize I am treading a thin line and it won't be easy to find anything but I have to try.
I didn't know your current work experience was relevant. Anything is obtainable, especially if you prep yourself for the interview 