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Sunday March 23, 2003

Job Hunt in Florida

My Job Hunt in South Florida is at a standstill. My countless e-mails to job postings from Monster and DICE are not receiving any replies. Not that I expected any, but receiving an e-mail reply saying "we hired someone else" would be nice. I've done the Monster and DICE thing for many years now and never gotten a job from them, so I don't know why I'm expecting one now. Most of my jobs/contracts have come from connections. That is, folks that I know (or have worked with in the past) that are looking for someone with my skills. The problem is, I don't have any connections in Florida. I really would like to move in June, but at the rate I'm going, it looks like we might be stuck in Denver for awhile. So it's time to come up with a new strategy.

Step #1: Lookup companies in the South Florida Business Journal and send e-mails to HR Directors - or at least searching for jobs on their websites.

Step #2: If I'm not successful by mid/late-April in getting at least one interview, it's time to fly. I'll schedule a trip down there and start soliciting my resume door-to-door and attending networking events (i.e. JUG Meetings).

Or I could revert back to my tried and true philosophy. The best things come to those who wait. It's much easier and requires a lot less work. Besides, I like it in Denver and currently have a great day job. Suggestions are welcome.

Posted in General at Mar 23 2003, 08:58:06 AM MST 7 Comments
Comments:

I feel your pain. It took me 9 months to find a job in Tampa. Although I eventually found a job using the job boards, I was getting very frustrated with the lack of responses to the countless resumes I submitted to employers on the various job boards. Keep trying. Where in Florida are you looking to live? If you want to send me your resume, I can submit it to my employer.

Posted by Niel Eyde on March 23, 2003 at 12:10 PM MST #

I also got all my jobs so far by connections. My JUG www.orlandojug.org does keep a job mailing list. So check the South FL JUG for their info and see. I know alot of people are still laid off down here, but it is worth a shot. Alot of posts but no replies. Have you tried head hunters like Technisource, Maxim Group, Signature Consultants, Act 1 Consulting and Robert Half Technology Inc. I have gotten some calls from people looking to update their database and see if I am still looking, so I know those companies are now back on the search. They always tell me that the job does not make it to the web till it is a really hard fit, and that alot more stuff is available than what we see online. Let me know and I can let some contacts here know of you and your resume and they can look in South FL for you. Your resume is really good and it should be a plus to get you over the top. -Dominic.

Posted by dsuspense on March 23, 2003 at 05:18 PM MST #

P.S. dotNET is really picking up down South FL, so I would definitely get some exposure to that cause long term it will be a good source of jobs as more projects pick up. And with good J2EE background you have the advantage I think. -Dominic

Posted by dsuspense on March 23, 2003 at 05:21 PM MST #

One thing that might be hurting you is the relocation aspect. A year ago, when I was searching most companies didn't feel a need to look at people outside their area. If you are planning on relocating to FLA on your own dime, you might want to consider getting a mail box at mail boxes etc and/or a local phone number. This will help you appear like a local canidate. I'd check out the local newspaper websites. Typically, they post all the help wanted ads online for no extra charge. Since companies think they can find local people to fill the jobs, you will find positions here you will not see on Monster. When talking to HR folks ask three for additional contacts. HR folks have networks themselves, you want try to tap into this. Try to touch base or get IT contact at the company. The IT folks know what people they need and want well before HR is in the picture. Join any JUG maillists, if you haven't already. JUGs vary in focus and quality. You'll want to get an impression of the group, before you fly down. I noticed when I ran the Upstate Java User Group, once Spring was in the air meeting attendence was next to nothing. The maillist should help you here. Good Luck

Posted by Jeff Duska on March 24, 2003 at 09:30 AM MST #

Your are also better off checking www.vcbuzz.com from time to time. They have a listing of companies that recieve VC funding and are usually recruiting. BTW you dont have a H1-B problem like I do ;)

Posted by Arjun on March 24, 2003 at 10:29 AM MST #

Jeff - good suggestion on getting the local address/phone. Like I've mentioned before, the reason we're (hoping) to move to FL (West Palm Beach) is because Julie's mom lives there and it'd be nice to have more family around when Abbie's (and her sibling next year) growing up. I can probably use her Mom's address on my resume, and phone number. Thanks!

Posted by Matt Raible on March 24, 2003 at 10:39 AM MST #

Whoa! "sibling next year", are you guys already expecting a second, or just planning ahead?

Posted by Lance on March 24, 2003 at 04:26 PM MST #

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