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Do any of you own or work at a computer company
Posted on 5/12/13 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 5/12/13 at 10:20 pm
that is hiring experienced Computer Scientists? I'm so frustrated with my husband submitting applications/resumes into a black hole and never getting an interview. Makes ya wonder if there is even really a job...
He doesn't want to program and hasn't done so in quite a few years, although he's done minor programming in Healthcare IT. He doesn't really want a road warrior job but is willing to travel some. He's very adaptable and has extremely high integrity. And he's excellent at finding ways to save money regarding utilization of computers. What gives?
Any hiring managers out there that can help?
He doesn't want to program and hasn't done so in quite a few years, although he's done minor programming in Healthcare IT. He doesn't really want a road warrior job but is willing to travel some. He's very adaptable and has extremely high integrity. And he's excellent at finding ways to save money regarding utilization of computers. What gives?
Any hiring managers out there that can help?
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Posted on 5/12/13 at 10:26 pm to Cali 4 LSU
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Do any of you own or work at a computer company
that is hiring experienced Computer Scientists? I'm so frustrated with my husband submitting applications/resumes into a black hole and never getting an interview.
Do you keep his balls in your purse?
Posted on 5/12/13 at 10:29 pm to Cali 4 LSU
If you husband is a computer scientist and doesn't want to program then he is in the wrong line of work.
I'm hiring a jr. linux administrator if he has linux skills but if he is that whiny about programming, then I don't know if I'd want him since unix administration of mostly programming scripts to automate your work.
I'm hiring a jr. linux administrator if he has linux skills but if he is that whiny about programming, then I don't know if I'd want him since unix administration of mostly programming scripts to automate your work.
Posted on 5/12/13 at 10:31 pm to Cali 4 LSU
What does he want to do? What kind of a role is he looking for? Project Management? Research? Can you elaborate a bit?
Posted on 5/12/13 at 10:32 pm to Cali 4 LSU
Perhaps his resume could use some work ? What location?
This post was edited on 5/12/13 at 10:33 pm
Posted on 5/12/13 at 10:52 pm to Cali 4 LSU
My company is desperate for more computer scientists. I majored in computer engineering and I am way more passionate about high level programming than I am with low level programming or circuit development.
As one poster said, if he is in computer science and doesn't like programming, he might need a new career. I would look at either the career center website of the school he graduated from, or linked in if you want to build off of a reliable network. Otherwise, he should take the shotgun approach and apply to every company that has an opening.
As one poster said, if he is in computer science and doesn't like programming, he might need a new career. I would look at either the career center website of the school he graduated from, or linked in if you want to build off of a reliable network. Otherwise, he should take the shotgun approach and apply to every company that has an opening.
Posted on 5/12/13 at 11:19 pm to Cali 4 LSU
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Makes ya wonder if there is even really a job...
Most postings are just recruiters/scams.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 2:01 am to Cali 4 LSU
1. Has he tried LSU? Tons of departments there that might need someone with his skill. How about becoming an instructor/researcher in the Computer Science Department? He could start off as a post doc. Is that an option?
2. New Orleans has a startup scene that is getting bigger everyday. www.startupneworleans.com, www.neworleansstartupfund.com and lp.co (Launch Pad) are great places to find out about exciting tech startups in the area. Maybe one of the companies there is looking for someone with his skill? If he can't find something that 'challenges' him at a startup, I doubt he will find anything that does at a bigger established firm.
3. 'Gatorworks' is a company that came out of the startup incubator scene at NOLA. I know the founder is looking to move onto a more strategic role which might mean that he maybe looking for a senior level person to run day to day operations. You can check them out and see if anything fits.
4. www.flatstack.com is another company that is located on Magazine St. in New Orleans that might be worth looking into. He might get to travel to Russia too once in a while!
5. NASA - Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville Alabama is another option if you guys can move.
6. Like others have already mentioned, lots of tech companies are hiring in the BR/NOLA area these days. I hear IBM alone is looking to hire 750 or 1500 people or something crazy like that. There has to be something he is a fit for.
Also have him check out 'Silicon Bayou News' for latest info and/or job leads.
That's all I got. Hope something works out for him. Good luck.
2. New Orleans has a startup scene that is getting bigger everyday. www.startupneworleans.com, www.neworleansstartupfund.com and lp.co (Launch Pad) are great places to find out about exciting tech startups in the area. Maybe one of the companies there is looking for someone with his skill? If he can't find something that 'challenges' him at a startup, I doubt he will find anything that does at a bigger established firm.
3. 'Gatorworks' is a company that came out of the startup incubator scene at NOLA. I know the founder is looking to move onto a more strategic role which might mean that he maybe looking for a senior level person to run day to day operations. You can check them out and see if anything fits.
4. www.flatstack.com is another company that is located on Magazine St. in New Orleans that might be worth looking into. He might get to travel to Russia too once in a while!
5. NASA - Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville Alabama is another option if you guys can move.
6. Like others have already mentioned, lots of tech companies are hiring in the BR/NOLA area these days. I hear IBM alone is looking to hire 750 or 1500 people or something crazy like that. There has to be something he is a fit for.
Also have him check out 'Silicon Bayou News' for latest info and/or job leads.
That's all I got. Hope something works out for him. Good luck.
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 2:13 am
Posted on 5/13/13 at 10:54 am to Cali 4 LSU
So lets get this straight. You live in Hammond, LA. Your not willing to relocate. He has a great resume but has not put in the effort to contact managers via phone and sell himself to every computer company within 200 miles. He is unwilling to do certain jobs (i.e. programming) because he views it beneath him. You and him sit on your arse and ask why oh why can we not find a job.
If all you do is send out a resume it will be a black hole. Finding a job is not easy, and being as particular as your husband is being he better sell his arse off on why someone would or should want to hire him. You don't always get to do what you love to do in your job. It comes and goes. The point is to not be a bitch about it and be thankful you have a job.
Sounds like you and your husband need to revaluate your approach because based on the information you have provided thus far, it is no wonder why he can't find a job.
If all you do is send out a resume it will be a black hole. Finding a job is not easy, and being as particular as your husband is being he better sell his arse off on why someone would or should want to hire him. You don't always get to do what you love to do in your job. It comes and goes. The point is to not be a bitch about it and be thankful you have a job.
Sounds like you and your husband need to revaluate your approach because based on the information you have provided thus far, it is no wonder why he can't find a job.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 11:10 am to Cali 4 LSU
Where is he looking? The market in Houston isn't slowing down. We're hiring lots of people. Heck, we're even hiring fresh college grads to keep up with demand.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:39 pm to Cali 4 LSU
Sounds like you're only listing things he CAN'T(read: doesn't want) to do...
Does he have any project management experience/certifications?
Does he have any project management experience/certifications?
Posted on 5/14/13 at 8:17 am to Cali 4 LSU
Where is this for?
I have people try to contact me all the time about jobs. They are everywhere. And PLEASE PLEASE tell you husband to not call himself a "Computer Scientist" if he doesnt wish to program. Unless he is looking to develop complex algorithms or..... teach.
Otherwise he is an admin or just wants to be a manager.
I have people try to contact me all the time about jobs. They are everywhere. And PLEASE PLEASE tell you husband to not call himself a "Computer Scientist" if he doesnt wish to program. Unless he is looking to develop complex algorithms or..... teach.
Otherwise he is an admin or just wants to be a manager.
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