February 10, 2014 at 10:53 am
I have a friend who changed fields from Geology to IT and learnt SQL server very well and reporting tools like business objects and SSRS and trying to find a job, i dont know where to find jobs for him. he is trying to gain some experience and trying every where. any suggestions.....
Thank you
February 10, 2014 at 11:02 am
Have you checked with the local recruiting agencies?
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February 11, 2014 at 12:45 pm
YES with couple of local recruiters but nobody seemed to be interested.
February 11, 2014 at 12:53 pm
Next best thing is to start building a network. You could have him start by attending sql saturdays
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February 11, 2014 at 12:56 pm
An article I wrote... gods, was it really 3 years ago?
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/Career/73400/
Still a valid approach.
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February 11, 2014 at 12:58 pm
Evil Kraig F (2/11/2014)
An article I wrote... gods, was it really 3 years ago?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/Career/73400/
Still a valid approach.
Time flies doesn't it.
Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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February 11, 2014 at 1:53 pm
Thank you.
February 11, 2014 at 4:07 pm
Also look to see if there is a local SQL Server Users Group in your area. Good place to make contacts as well.
February 11, 2014 at 4:34 pm
Lynn Pettis (2/11/2014)
Also look to see if there is a local SQL Server Users Group in your area. Good place to make contacts as well.
Good point Lynn
Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
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February 13, 2014 at 12:07 pm
Thank you will check
February 18, 2014 at 5:22 pm
Nobody mentioned Dice.com? Also, get him on linkedin and post his resume. That's when recruiters started calling me when I wasn't even looking...
Jared
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February 20, 2014 at 9:39 am
Thank you Jared.
February 20, 2014 at 10:05 am
Sorry, trigger-happy posting finger.
February 20, 2014 at 10:05 am
Where are you based? In the UK I'd look at cwjobs.co.uk
February 21, 2014 at 1:45 pm
Sorry to be the bearer (sp?) of bad news, but I found it to be VERY difficult to go from programmer to DBA!! I had passed the written portion of the MS DBA test, but w/out much practical experience, failed the practical. I posted to several job boards (including Craigs list) offering FREE work in exchange for mentorship from a certified DBA - no takers. Offered free work to several non-profits - no takers. Somebody explained it to me pretty well (may have been Andy Warren at a SQL Saturday, which I agree to be HIGHLY recommended).
A DBA has the potential to REALLY screw things up and most companies are reluctant to "trust" a newbe to that kind of "experience". If they are going to have a junior DBA, they are going to promote somebody with company (MAYBE industry) experience to the role. My suggestion, go back to geology and during the interview process try and get a commitment to promotion to the role. IMHO and good luck.
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