Victim of the economy

SeanGAR · 07-17-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AAlmeter

Prove to them that you can provide what they need to turn them around, not that you're willing to work for nothing. There are tons of people out there who are willing to work for less just to have employment. Ask for more and back it up with past performance and follow through with it. In my experience, it will demand more attention than groveling for a chance. I ended up with 20% raise after my layoff last fall.

This is great advice.

You're better off showing them why you're the best person for the position based on your qualifications and past performance with the company than anything else.

Best of luck .. I know this is not easy. Hopefully, you'll be like AA and be better off afterward.

e-man67 · 07-17-2009, 06:47 AM

When I graduated with my IT degree the bubble had burst. The only thing I had were a few degrees but no work experience in the field. I was told to volunteer that maybe that would help...only problem is noone would take me up on it. You are more likely to get contract work so go hire a headhunter or go to a temp service and you will get a job. Get that interview and sell yourself! Be persistant and good luck!

07-17-2009, 06:47 AM	#2
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Victim of the economy When I graduated with my IT degree the bubble had burst. The only thing I had were a few degrees but no work experience in the field. I was told to volunteer that maybe that would help...only problem is noone would take me up on it. You are more likely to get contract work so go hire a headhunter or go to a temp service and you will get a job. Get that interview and sell yourself! Be persistant and good luck!