Assignment 5

The one thing that makes me feel bad about my career choice is that on monster.com there aren’t many hits for job opening in my field. There was only one good job offering I found in the local area. Which isn’t a real big deal for me, I have always imagined myself leaving Mississippi after I graduate. There is currently a job opening for a I.T. Database Administrator for Pine Belt Medical in Hattiesburg: http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?JobID=83693282&tjt=database&where=39401%2c+Hattiesburg%2c+MS&lid=776685&rad=20&rad_units=miles&tm=60&AVSDM=&pg=1&seq=1&fseo=1&isjs=2&re=1000
This job requires at least just basic hands on maintenance of computer related systems and network infrastructure. Which is a skill I picked up and toned a long time ago, especially in a Microsoft Window’s environment. “Working knowledge of software installation also necessary.” Is just second nature to me at this stage in my life. I believe the only thing that would prevent me from getting this job be my lack of work experience. I only have about half a year experience in an actual technology based work field.
Even though I would love this job because of it’s location and pay, a guy of my experience would not stand much of a chance getting this job. I did how ever find another job listing that would better suite my newbie experience. http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=ILKGV&ff=21&APath=2.21.21.0.0&job_did=J3G5YK5VN4WZND5F7P6

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=ILKGV&ff=21&APath=2.21.21.0.0&job_did=J3G5ZS6Y2YDTND3N7XT

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=ILKGV&ff=21&APath=2.21.21.0.0&job_did=J8D8B96Y9H7KKBX82MM

These job links all are from careerbuilder or monter.com, they all require at least two years of on the job experience in the computer field. I fill that this will be my biggest hurtle to get over. It seems that all the jobs listed on these job finding sites require years of experience before they will even consider hiring you. The only real chance I have is to really play on the fact that I have spent most of my live living and breathing computers. I research new computer hardware for fun, and code programs in my spare time. I really want to turn my passion for computers into a successful career. Each on of these jobs each require years of experience with computer software, programming, and database administration. If I could ever get into the interview stage I could really play on my personal experience with computer hardware and software. The only thing I would have to improve on is my database stills. SQL is a simple concept but I am fairly new to the language itself. I can write simple query statements, but I know I need a little more experience before I can be efficient with it.

My skills include knowledge of Visual Basic and C++ and C programming languages. I have experience troubleshooting problems with Win XP, Vista, Mac OSX, and Debian based Linux systems. I have many years of experience with computer hardware. Such as installing and configuring new hardware. I have also had job experience in network administration, and client relations. This is the one thing I will really need to play on. I was an Assistance Network Administrator for a county contractor. I really enjoyed my job except for all the driving I had to do for it. My boss for that job was way better than my current boss.

The job that I would pursue is the Computer Technician for Henry Schein Dental. Even though this position only requires a two year degree, it would help me get the experience I need to get jobs more related to my degree. I would first form my cover letter especially for Henry Schein Dental. I would call their office and find out who is in charge of hiring so I would know who do address the letter to. I would call attention to how their company is helping the nothing part of the state with their dental care and how I would like to be apart of their company.

My resume would emphasize my computer knowledge and really heavily describe my last job with the county contractor. I would list all the computer languages I know as well as the operation systems I have working experience in, which is all the major ones. My resume would not focus so much on experience because for now it is not my strongest suite. I would emphasize my only work experience and try to play on that, but would mainly focus on my computer knowledge rather. Another strategy I can take is to emphasis my four year degree and extracurricular activities sense most of the applicants would likely have a two year degree. Play on how my extra training would be beneficial to their company and a great asset. Hopefully this would be successful in my future attempts for employement