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  1. 01-12-2001, 02:40 AM #1
    Trina
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    Unhappy Need more advise???

    Hi everyone,

    I have been in IT field for more than 2 1/2 years. 10 months ago, I heard that Oracle database was very interesting and challenging. Therefore, I spent a large amount of money and time for Oracle database classes to prepare for exams. It had been rough, but finally I passed all the exams and got certify on November 27, 2000. I have been looking and looking and looking for a Junior DBA position in Orange County, CA; Plano, Texas, and New Orleans, LA, but the employers keep asking for experiences. How can you get experience if they don't give you a chance?

    I checked out the jobs at http://www.dice.com, http://www.hotjobs.com, http://www.computerjobs.com, http://www.monster.com, etc. I have no luck. Please give me any advise that you can because I begin to lose faith that there is one company out there is willing to give me a chance. I really appreciate your advise.

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  2. 01-12-2001, 04:07 PM #2
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    What did you do in the IT field before you got your Oracle Cert.? Most DBA's that I know (this included myself) started as a programmer, Oracle developer or an SA and then worked into a DBA position. Get your foot in the door and work your way to a DBA position.
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  3. 01-12-2001, 06:14 PM #3
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    Hi MHaller,

    I was a System Analyst before and I'm currently in IT Customer Support Engineer. I wrote a few mini programs.
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  4. 01-12-2001, 11:02 PM #4
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    Lightbulb keep searching!

    Hi Trina,
    I did ocp in mrach 2000, since than i'm looking for
    the job!! Finaly i decided to study Developer 2000
    and also JAVA to step in IT job Market as there is
    more chances to get this job than DBA Job!!!!!
    So keep trying and do some programming in mean time,
    Don't lose your Heart Keep it(searching) ON....

    Best Luck!

    Regards,
    Vimal Patel
    OCP DBA 7.3, 8, 8i, 9i
    Sun Solaris 8 Sys. Admin.
    A+
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  6. 01-13-2001, 03:17 PM #5
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    Be flexible in relocation and compensation package for the first assignment which is gonna be a break for your career to be established. Its difficult to leave home place. You know its always better to go for 6months somewhere and come back home, rather wait 6 months to get something in that place, as you will be where you are even after 6 months if you don't get anything.

    Say, You are open to 50 continental United states. your chances of getting a position atleast quadraples...

    GOOD LUCK!
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