Help please I need a job!!

[LadyInAZ]

I am not seeking to fund raise. Just hoping I can get help finding a job fast. I'm an experienced IT programmer (for 15 years) living in Phoenix, AZ. I've done EVERYTHING to finding a job and now DESPERATE.

Unemployed for OVER 2 years, savings all GONE, and unemployment benefits completely EXHAUSTED. Living with family and barely making ends met. I've applied to jobs in and outside of my career, in and outside of city/state/country....

NOTHING has come of it... just over qualified and jobless for more then 2 years...... Anyone know of their company's IT department that is hiring? Anyone has advice on making extra money that does not cost? Any and all help/advise is appreciated.

BTW - also willing to relocate with company assistance.

Thanks!
Desperate in Arizona

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[ProdigalJunkMail]

1. are you stuck to Arizona?

while my company is not specifically hiring, there are many companies that are struggling to find competent IT folks...and some pay pretty well.

sP

[LadyInAZ]

3. not necessary stuck

can not afford to relocate on my own....

[Horse with no Name]

2. Sorry to hear this.

The one thing that I will point out is that very few companies offer relocation assistance these days--they don't have to because there are hundreds of people that are willing to take the job without it.

So, basically I would leave that out of your requirements.

Good luck.

[LadyInAZ]

10. Yes, I'm aware...

when i have applied or sought out during the recession... it was with understanding the company will assist in relocation... but has pulled out at last minute...

[Recursion]

4. I know a ton on the east coast that are. What languages do you know?

PM me if you want some particulars; there's a constant shortage of Perl and ColdFusion programmers in DC.

[LadyInAZ]

6. Client/Server developer

specifically.... POWERBUILDER, SQL, PL/SQL, SYBASE, ORACLE...

[Recursion]

13. You can't throw a rock in DC/Virginia without hitting an Oracle job opening

Some require you to be able to get a security clearance, though. Seriously, DC is the only city in the country with more job openings than unemployed people (by a factor of 3, in fact); if you're up for moving and have IT skills I think you'd have a good shot here. There's the government, contractors, and non-profits galore. The contractors generally have better pay but less job security; if you land a job with a think-tank or trade association you don't have to worry about layoffs but you also won't be making six figures (it's a trade I consider well worth it). You can still get jobs off of Craigstlist here (that's how I got this one), that's how hard people are looking for developers.

The government still uses an absurd amount of ColdFusion and has some really, really old database systems that need constant work. .NET is making some inroads, and a lot of the think tank world is switching to Rails. Be flexible and don't limit yourself to what you've done already; particularly with the smaller non-profits as long as you're willing and able to pick things up quickly you'll find a lot of flexibility on their part too (and, yes, you'll probably end up being who people go to when they can't print, etc.)

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/search/jjj?query=oracle&srchType=A
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/search/jjj?query=SQL&srchType=A
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/search/jjj?query=PL/SQL&srchType=A

Finally, Google for "national association of" and just start clicking the results. They're all in a 10-block radius of DuPont Circle or Old Town Alexandria, and many of them need programmers and will have open positions listed on their website.

[LadyInAZ]

16. wow

thanks. I'll look into it

[quinnox]

5. many people are in the same boat

just keep trying, hopefully something will come up sooner or later. It could always be worse, like you homeless on the streets or starving. So look on the bright side.

[LadyInAZ]

9. smiles. thanks I always do

[villager]

7. Good luck to you! In similar straits here in L.A...

...though not in IT (writing/teaching).

Can you teach/tutor any aspect of IT? (or anything related? Math, science, etc?)

I've gotten a few tutoring clients while looking for more stable gigs....

Take care!

[LadyInAZ]

8. Yes...i have tutored and adjunct professor

at my college... i've looked into work for colleges here... but nothing so far

[villager]

21. doing the same thing(s) here...

A couple of classes coming up down the road, but it's the "present precipice" that's overly-interesting...

Best, to both of us!

[MooPie]

30. Writing/teaching opportunity

Go to ets.org
Look at online scoring opportunities. They have openings for people experienced in teaching writing. They need raters for the exams administered to the CA students. There are several positions available. See if you qualify and apply for any that you do. You never know, you might get one. This job is great because you can work from home.

[villager]

41. thanks, MooPie! going over there now....!

:thumbsup:

[RT Atlanta]

11. Positive Thoughts for you

Some actions I recommend taking:

1) Network through LinkedIn &

2) Sign up for Twitter & follow appropriate job posters.

I found these a few moments ago on Twitter searching for "Phoenix IT jobs"

ITJobsTweetUS JobHits.net-IT
SharePoint Developer/Administrator job in Phoenix, AZ at MATRIX Resources, Inc. http://bit.ly/pHsldU #jobs #it #dev

HomelandJobs Homeland1 Jobs
IT Information Security Specialist at American Express (Phoenix, AZ) http://bit.ly/kbEb4V
21 Sep Favorite Retweet Reply

eBC_Jobs_SW eBC Jobs Southwest
Phoenix: Embedded Software Engineer - (Tempe) http://bit.ly/qz0wk8 #eBC #Jobs

mayoclinicjobs Mayo Clinic Jobs
Technology Jobs IT-Software Developer III Job (Phoenix, AZ, US): Job Posting Number: 5692BRJob ... http://bit.ly/qyI0EH #techjobs #jobs
21 Sep Favorite Retweet Reply

ITJobsinUSA IT Jobs in the USA
IT Project Coordinator Job - Phoenix United States #jobs

tmj_phx_health TMJ- PHX Health Jobs
Director It Admin And Strategic Programs - Catholic Healthcare West: ( #Phoenix , ) http://bit.ly/nOI6QX #Healthcare #Jobs #Job

IT_JOBS_PHOENIX IT_JOBS_PHOENIX
Business Analyst/Software Tester – U.S. Tech Solutions Inc. – Phoenix, AZ http://dlvr.it/mkM8Xit/mkM8X
43 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply »

IT_JOBS_PHOENIX IT_JOBS_PHOENIX
Software Development Project Manager – Populus Group LLC – Tempe, AZ http://dlvr.it/mkM5Lit/mkM5L
43 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply »

PhoenixJobsPay Phoenix Jobs Pay
Click for New Jobs: IT-Software Developer III Job at Mayo Clinic (Phoenix, AZ) http://bit.ly/ngTuGX
10 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply »

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Field Services Technician at Safeway (Deer Valley, UT): Our Phoenix Division IT Department has an opening for a ... http://bit.ly/qSpKXd
11 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[LadyInAZ]

17. thanks...

I will take a look. smiles

[rurallib]

12. K&R for visibility - about all I can do to help

[steve2470]

14. k&r nt

[LadyInAZ]

19. thanks

every bit helps.... smiles

[w8liftinglady]

15. If you aren't opposed to moving- UTSW Medical Center

has a HUGE IT department... and openings
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept36801/files/357222.html

[LadyInAZ]

18. I'll check into it...

thank you

[TBF]

20. K&R for visibility -

good luck!

[ohheckyeah]

22. Ifi you need something like

work from home to tide you over and help pay bills you might try Butler Hill. http://www.butlerhill.com/

This website will help you find work at home positions that are reputable companies: http://www.workplacelikehome.com/forum/index.php

This page will tell you how to apply to Butler Hill in particular: http://www.workplacelikehome.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=276

I think BH is paying $14.50 - $16.00 an hour but not sure. I know that it's no less than $13.50 an hour.

I work for Lionbridge but we are slow on work right now so I don't recommend them right now. I also work for Fortress but it doesn't pay as well, but it's not really stressful. I think Leapforce has been low on tasks right now as well, but Butler Hill seems to have more work. (All three companies have similar jobs.)


Private message me if you need more information or help.

[LadyInAZ]

23. wow... will check it out

THANKS

[ohheckyeah]

40. You're welcome.

Good luck and let me know if I can help.

[Shadowflash]

24. I hope this can help

I work in a big bank as quality control and I know that we are considered of the devil around these parts but this is what we have as of today. I hope it helps.

I have no pull or influence on any of these departments as I'm not located at any of these sites but I can provide this. Good luck.

<https://owb-careers.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=it&searchLocation=&searchCategory=&searchPostedDate=&searchRadius=5&searchZip=>

[LadyInAZ]

26. Work is work... I'll apply soon as I can... thank you

[Shadowflash]

34. You're welcome

Good luck.

[pkdu]

25. I've always been a fan of "Indeed.com"..

...you may have tried it already , but seems to have some possibilities in Phoenix

http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=developer&l=Phoenix%2C+AZ

~Cheers~

[renate]

29. wow--that's so much nicer than Monster.com!

I'm not looking for a job right now but I've bookmarked that site. Thank you!

[phantom power]

27. I see some local valley IT jobs on monster.com, but I assume you're already there.

[LadyInAZ]

28. Yes...

monster, dice, careerbuilder, indeed, and others... including linkedin and others

[InkAddict]

31. TIP: Be careful w/ 3rd party recruiters

Lately, they've embarked on passing vague "opportunities" for which they're REQUIRING advance credit checks by SS#. The line is that you'll find out specifics "later." Many have so little command of the English language as well that it is hard to imagine they would even have access to hiring managers or prime VMO systems at major employers.

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[haele]

32. Check your PMs

These might not be jobs you'd be looking at, but they're within a 6 hour move/drive of where you are now. Can't really help with the relocation, but very few companies are doing that now so I hope that you could be in a position to pack up a U-Haul and go a relatively short distance.


Haele

[cdsilv]

35. google "Between Jobs Ministry"

yah, they are a religious group, but they have powerful networking abilities - basically contacts in all the industries in your area who will help you get a job. It works.

[LadyInAZ]

51. hm mm i never tried that before...

thanks... will look into it... awesome suggestion...

smiles

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[tk2kewl]

37. City of New York IT Job Listings

http://www.nyc.gov/html/recruit/home.html

they aren't going to help you relocate though

[LadyInAZ]

50. thanks...

i do take on contracts as well... if relocation isn't possible a temporary assignment will help

[LadyInAZ]

38. Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions

I appreciate all the advice... and will look into each... smiles

Thanks!

[sinkingfeeling]

39. "IT programmer" is kind of vague. What languages? What systems? Why type of programming?

Here's a web designer position here: https://jobs.uark.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=144968

[LadyInAZ]

46. Client/Server developer

POWERBUILDER, SQL,PL/SQL, SYBASE, ORACLE

[lonestarnot]

42. Oh man. I hope someone here can help.

:cry: I'm sorry.

[roody]

43. substitute teach? or substitute teaching assistant?

In CA you only have to pass one test and have a BA or BS.

[LadyInAZ]

48. Smiles....

While studying IT, I tutored at the college where I had graduated from... several years later... between full time work... I contracted at the same college as an adjunct professor for 1 semister... its college level only... in IT programming languages... I don't think its the same... smiles

[crazyjoe]

44. I might be able to help. I work for a great company based in Ma

but we do have offices all over the country, the world actually. I'll trade locations with you, i hear it's hot but dry there, is that true?

[LadyInAZ]

47. YES...

very hot and dry.... temperature reaches 120 degrees

[crazyjoe]

45. I can help you submit your resume if you like. let me know.

I don't want to name the company, but they are the largest provider of digital storage in the world, (and it ain't HP)
I think we are the largest....hmmm not sure.

[LadyInAZ]

49. ok thank you...

read your email...

[catrose]

52. Try Bioware, Austin, TX

http://www.bioware.com/careers/austin

They're trying to release a new game soon and need people to make it happen.

[LadyInAZ]

55. will do .... thx

[WhiteTara]

53. I think that most interesting place to look for IT work

elance.com

I have hired many people on this site. Good luck! :hug:

[LadyInAZ]

54. awesome... thank you

[WhiteTara]

60. Good Luck! n/t

[Liquorice]

56. You probably already know about it, but the federal government

has a good site for federal job listings:

http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/

My husband is in IT and he loves working at the SSA.

[LadyInAZ]

57. thx... i will check it out...

[Initech]

58. Have you thought about starting a business?

Even if it's something small - that's what I plan on doing, I want to be a business owner and employer.

[LadyInAZ]

59. yes... but looking for something more

stable/tangible for a length of time that produces faster results... opening a business takes time and money...

[LadyInAZ]

61. kick.

[crystaldem]

62. kick

best of luck to you

[Shadowflash]

63. kick