Lookin' for a Job

[Jon Brakel]

They are doing some restructuring at my work and my job was eliminated. Our invenstment owners sold off the other divisions and we were down to one division and corporate. So most of the corporate aligned jobs have or are being eliminated. My job is being eliminated at the same time as our corporate CIO and CFO so I am in good company!

I have some leads on some jobs but if anyone knows someone that is looking for an Avaya guy, I'd appreciate it if you let me know. Shoot me an e-mail if you know of someone.

Here's the summary from my resume:

SUMMARY
A highly skilled telecommunications engineer with a proven track record of delivering cost savings while increasing value to the organization by the application of appropriate tools and technologies.

My last day is October 31st. My first day of day time disc golf is November 1st! 

[stpitner]

This may or may not be of the greatest assistance, but I am the developer that created a job posting site for Willow Creek Community Church.  They have about 200+ jobs up there all in the Chicago area.  I noticed about 4 or 5 jobs currently listed in the telecommunications category.

Job Connection

Avaya stuff hmm?  I used to be in charge of programming and doing initial support for the Avaya phone system at a previous job.  Pretty decent phones   I always wanted to hook the system up so that I could connect our system's voicemail with our computer system, but the tech that set everything up never explained it all well enough.

[Jon Brakel]

This may or may not be of the greatest assistance, but I am the developer that created a job posting site for Willow Creek Community Church.  They have about 200+ jobs up there all in the Chicago area.  I noticed about 4 or 5 jobs currently listed in the telecommunications category.

Job Connection

Avaya stuff hmm?  I used to be in charge of programming and doing initial support for the Avaya phone system at a previous job.  Pretty decent phones   I always wanted to hook the system up so that I could connect our system's voicemail with our computer system, but the tech that set everything up never explained it all well enough.

Many installers don't know much about modular messaging, but you have to buy the modular messaging piece. Avaya has lots of upgrades available but if you don't buy 'em you can't use 'em. We've never bought modular messaging so I only know it in theory. I could probably get a handle on it in about a day with a manual in front of me.

[airspuds]

i actually just got job offer today  (which i accepted) due to a head hunter's efforts
i start 10/29

since MAY i had sent out over 250 resumes and basically had at least one interview a week
but it seemed like it was me vs the human resources dept

try
Indeed.com
craigslist.com
and the usual suspects
monster, career builder, hotjobs

good luck

[Jon Brakel]

i actually just got job offer today  (which i accepted) due to a head hunter's efforts
i start 10/29

since MAY i had sent out over 250 resumes and basically had at least one interview a week
but it seemed like it was me vs the human resources dept

try
Indeed.com
craigslist.com
and the usual suspects
monster, career builder, hotjobs

good luck

What line of work are you in? Right now I'm just networking. Calling all my contacts and letting them know that I'm looking. My work is letting me spend work resources discreetly to look for a new job.

[airspuds]

financial services/stockbroker/personal banker

i hold a Series 7  license which allows me to make financial decisions for  investors

the key is not to get discouraged and to reach out to everyone you know

i think that its the forth quarter for businesses and they are making decisions based
on how much cash they got left for hiring at the end of the year and they have a budget
in mind for next year

i really hadnt heard about Indeed.com or the Craigslist option til a couple on months in to the search

I'll pm the job listings for my new company

[Jon Brakel]

I have an interview tomorrow in Chicago. What do you guys think of dress shirt, tie, dark blue sport coat and brown/tan dress pants for an interview? My boss always says he interviews in suits but I don't own any suits. I am so not in the know for how to dress for success!

[Tom McManus]

Sport coat and tie is a good way to go.

[tacimala]

I've seen a lot of good opportunities come out of Linkedin.com as well for those in the technology/web/marketing/etc. spheres. If you don't already have an account with a growing network of contacts it's a bit harder but definitely worth some effort.

[Jon Brakel]

I think the interview went well. I should know something by the end of the week. I have a lead on another job but haven't gotten the description yet.

[Jon Brakel]

Been a while since I posted in this thread. The previous interview went well but the company never got back to me. I tried to contact twice and just got voice mail.

I had another interview today in Waukegan. It went well. It's a 4 month contract to hire position.

[Jon Brakel]

For my birthday I got a call for an interview! Interview is tomorrow in Waukegan. Wish me luck!

[pickax]

Here's hoping that birthday gift turns into a Christmas present (job offer). Good luck.

[Jon Brakel]

I've had two phone interviews and two in person interviews for the job in Waukegan. With the holidays I might not know the out come until the week of January 7th.

[Jon Brakel]

Didn't get that one either. The hunt continues...

[airspuds]

u got a pm

not sure if it something u would be interested in or not

[airspuds]

u got mail at jon@discontinuum.org

[Jon Brakel]

I have an interview today with a recruiting company that has a client within 8 miles of Wheeling that needs an Avaya tech for a 10 month contract. It's a good position. Pay is a little more than I was getting previously...a LOT more than unemployment! Hopefully it goes well!

[mirth]

Good luck!

[Mukey]

Fingers are crossed for you buddy!