Well another day is upon me and still no offers to even come in for an interview. This is nuts! I cannot believe that with my background and experience, I cannot find SOMETHING! Have not heard from the recruiters and headhunters that hounded me for my resume last week; considering that they are mostly Indian and hucksters, I am not surprised. But I was pretty sure I would have heard back from TekSystems at least!
Now that I am signed up for the classes through AAWDC, I know I can't get too upset, however it bothers me that I can't seem to even find a job paying in the range I am allowed under the guidelines of the program. I don't think employers realize just how important it is to keep lines of communication open with potential employees that they reach out to. It's like a lifeline, a ray of hope.
Hopefully today I can talk with a placement counselor who can get me in on SOMETHING, ANYTHING. At this point I am feeling the weight. I still have to hear back from the state about my unemployment money. Even though I know they will rape me to give to child support, anything will be helpful at this point.
Stay tuned....,
This is a detailed journal of my job search here in Baltimore City as I have to deal with the pitfalls and pratfalls of dealing with the day to day of bureaucratic foolishness. I only wish I had started detailing these things months ago, but oh well. Enjoy what I endure.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Finally Registered
Well I finally was able to get almost all of the paperwork completed for the www.aawdc.org/cyber program. Looks pretty good other than I have to wait until 12-5-2011 to start classes. That's disappointing, however the course will be daytime twice a week and will be an accelerated track. I'll be driving my happy to be in the program behind up to Carroll Community College and give it my all so that I can get these certs. The courses are all credited courses so I can apply them towards my degree. I would encourage anyone who reads this blog to check out the program through the link. There are a very small amount of slots still available through the program so the faster you can check it out and apply, the better. Maryland is becoming the hotbed for all things cybersecurity related through not only the federal government, but also with private companies that contract with the government. I look at this as an excellent opportunity and am willing to take this small step backwards so I can move forward in my career. With the help of friends and more importantly, my family, I should be able to survive through this.
I was slightly disappointed to learn that there really isn't any placement assistance per say. However the program does offer networking and other support towards getting participants set up in the field.
When I get home today I'll submit the online documentation that was sent to me and start any pre studying I can do. 30 years ago I saw an ad on TV that said "a phone call can change your life". Well one did back then, hopefully this time, having lunch with my good friend Mike, will change it once again. Time will tell.
I was slightly disappointed to learn that there really isn't any placement assistance per say. However the program does offer networking and other support towards getting participants set up in the field.
When I get home today I'll submit the online documentation that was sent to me and start any pre studying I can do. 30 years ago I saw an ad on TV that said "a phone call can change your life". Well one did back then, hopefully this time, having lunch with my good friend Mike, will change it once again. Time will tell.
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