http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=362x826Oh my.
Well, one can't blame them; the career forum on Skins's island is one of the most under-trafficked forums there, while the forum dealing with getting free welfare checks is one of the most active.
doodadem (1000+ posts) Mon Nov-30-09 10:04 PM
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Would this be helpful--quick blurb on jobs?
As I posted in this forum a few days ago, I'm a recruiter. I also posted that I had given up on recruiting for I.T. jobs, and why. Now, wouldn't you know it, one of my recruiting buddies has asked me to help him with several new I.T. related positions.
Here's the refreshing and encouraging aspect to these positions--they are not predjudiced against the currrently unemployed, and they are not asking for the moon. They are not even demanding a degree--its only a preference.
So I'm wondering, would it be helpful to post what I'm looking for on some of these? Or is that against DU rules? This same client is also looking for some financial related folks, which I normally don't do, but hey--gift horse, and all that.
Good company, good location if you like a medium-sized town in a low cost of living area, and they are offering relocation packages.
I would love to put some fellow DU'er's to work!!!
Trust me; we taxpayers would love that, too.
Anything that might work out for the subway cat?
elleng (1000+ posts) Mon Nov-30-09 11:12 PM
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1. Don't know about rules here, but sounds like a good idea.
supernova (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-01-09 01:43 PM
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2. I don't see a down side to this
to posting a blurb about each position.
People interested can contact you directly.
I was a technical writer, and can attest to the volatility in that sector.
doodadem (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-01-09 09:56 PM
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3. Someone else suggested I post this on the computer forum
I didn't know we had a computer forum!
I just got more jobs in today. Here's some short descriptions of what I'm looking for:
NETWORK ENGINEER--5+ years network security admin, including firewall, VPN, IP VLAN. All the rest of the alphabet soup like LAN, WAN, etc. Heavy on the security side. to low $70's.
PROGRAMMER--They do want a BS degree on this one, and 5+ years practical experience. Java and Web development, with ERP interface. Manufacturing environment background. to low $70's.
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR--Linux and Windows, along with Active Directory, tools like Visio. End user support. They just upgraded this position to a Senior level, and the salary up to low $70's as well.
APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST--End user software support and application expert. Basic network troubleshooting. Requires Lotus Notes 7.x and MS-Office. They do want at least an Assoc. degree. To low $70's.
These are full time positions with a manufacturer in a very nice medium size town with low cost of living. They are offering relocation packages, but practically speaking, I don't see them relo'ing from very far away. So folks in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, or Tennessee would probably work best. Maybe VA or W VA.
If I get positive feedback on these spots, there are certainly a lot more I can post, various areas, and other disciplines.
As I said before, I'd love to place some of you guys! PM me for complete job descriptions and requirements.
Habibi (1000+ posts) Thu Dec-03-09 03:55 PM
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4. I encourage you to post whatever you have.
If it's a problem, I'm sure a moderator will let you know. Don't be too discouraged if you don't get a lot of responses at this point, though--as I stated in another thread, this is currently a woefully underutilized forum. Perhaps that will change if job postings are included.
