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    volunteer/co-op or internship work in Canada

    Dear Oracle users:

    I am writing in order to inquire about the possibility of doing some volunteer/co-op or internship work with an Oracle site. I am trying to get work experience in the oracle field either as a database administrator or developer.

    I have extensive experience in the IT industry, with almost ten years experience. I have mainly been a senior analyst/program in Progress RDBMS. I am now looking to move into the Oracle field. I am currently doing the training for Oracle DBA and Oracle Developer. I have already completed the Oracle 9iSQL, PL/SQL courses, and now currently doing the Oracle database administration course. I am organized and capable of self-management. I am a proactive team player. I am innovative, creative and take initiative to get the job done. I can handle stress and unpredictable workloads, conflicting deadlines and interruptions, and most importantly, have strong interpersonal skills with coworkers. I have recently relocated to Canada(Toronto) from Australia, and have obtained Permanent Residency for Canada and a Social Insurance Number. I am also willing to relocate anywhere in Canada to obtain this experience.

    I also have very good Unix knowledge and been using Unix for about 10 years. I have been a Sun Solaris Unix Administrator for UIA Insurance, London UK. I have strong skills in system installation, configuration, troubleshooting, tuning, planning, backup and disaster recovery. I have SCO and Sun Solaris experience.

    I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the idea of me doing volunteer work for your company at a mutually convenient time. I may be contacted on my mobile (1) 416 830 7690, e-mail BrendonMelville@hotmail.com. E-mail me and I will send you my resume. I may also be able to get jobskill to cover any insurance that you may need for any placements. Thank you for your consideration.

    Respectfully yours,


    Brendon Melville

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    Thumbs up

    Finally!!

    Someone has shown some friggin initiative in a world of "gimmie answers".

    I applaud your approach to moving on, it worked for me and i think any IT manager with some common sense would take you up on this.

    If I had the wearwithall I'd help you out.

    Best of luck!

    MH
    I remember when this place was cool.

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    Yea, man kudo's for your initiative! I remember when I first started out I did the same thing.
    Oracle it's not just a database it's a lifestyle!
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    Thanks people for the positive replies. But I don't seem to be getting any companies interested in me. So I am changing my approach.

    I have started to cold call companies in Canada. I have a list of 40 to call so far. So what I was hoping that maybe some people could help me.

    Could please e-mail me (BrendonMelville@hotmail.com) any companies that use Oracle in Canada.

    e-mail me other Oracle forum sites so I can post more messages.

    e-mail me any yahoo oracle group list that may help me find a oracle position.

    e-mail me oracle job sites that deal with internship or juniors. There are many oracle job sites but none for people trying to start the oracle career.

    e-mail me any other ideas that you may have for me to get into this market.

    I will become an Oracle professional. I just need the chance !!!

    Thanks

    Brendon

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