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I want to get a VB programming job
I manage an Oracle HR system and have over a year's
experience in IT. I have experience of Oracle, Business Objects,
VBA and VB. I'd like to get into programming. I have written and
deployed a standalone VB6 application and am studying for my MCP in
VB6, but still find it hard to get a VB programming job. How can I
get a job with my unsupported experience?
Approach firms independently
Tracey Abbott
Head of permanent recruitment, Charles Barker BSMG
Worldwide
Get a copy of the Computer Users Yearbook from your local
library. It lists companies in the area you live and will show the
ones that use VB. A direct approach would be looked upon extremely
favourably.
Take examples of any work you have done in VB before, along with
your course work. Many training companies have affiliations with
large organisations and would be able to place you on completion of
your course.
Presentation of you and your CV is more important than usual.
You need to stress any programming experience, and in-depth details
of your course. You must have the information on the client company
that you are going to see: company accounts, history and most
importantly your reasons for wanting to work for it. Remember the
client looks at four things. Do they like you? Do you live locally?
Can they afford you? And finally, do you have the skills?
- The panel: Apex, Charles Barker BSMG Worldwide, Best
International Group, Computer Futures, Computer People, Elan,
ITNTO, Monarch Recruitment