[Discuss] Looking for work

[Jerry Feldman]

On 06/30/2012 09:59 AM, Charlie Bennett wrote:
> On Thu, 2012-06-28 at 23:47 -0400, David Kramer wrote:
>> On 06/28/2012 10:20 AM, Jay Kramer wrote:
>>> BLU members,
>>>
>>> Due to a downturn of billable work at my present place of employment,
>>> I am on very reduced work schedule and looking to supplement my income
>>> until things pick up.  I am a long time Linux user with web and
>>> programming experience.  If you have a little extra work on your hands
>>> and would like some help please contact me.  I will consider all
>>> offers.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for considering my request and I apologize if I am
>>> out of line for posting to BLU's listserv.
>> You will have a lot better odds of getting help if you tell people what
>> you can do and what kind of job you're looking for.  "Web and
>> programming experience" can mean anything between "HTML with a bit of
>> JavaScript" to "Developed multi-tier enterprise website using
>> J2EE/Spring/Hibernate".
>>
>> Also, BLU has a separate list, position-available at blu.org, for jobs.
>
> Being visible on LinkedIn doesn't hurt either.
>
Networking is also effective. If you want to explore networking, try the
WIND group. WIND meets on Wednesdays, David can give you the details.
Additionally, The Career Place sponsors some networking meetings. While
I was between contracts I did attend these, but I was called back to HP.
I did find out about a job at the IRS through WIND.

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