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  • P paul crescent

    HI Friends, I have 7+ experience in VC++. i have been looking for job, but I can't get it. i am receiving a rare interview calls. i am a Diploma holder not Degree. What should I do for getinig Interview Call. Shall I reduce my Experience by paul :((

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    realJSOP
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    Maybe someone could come up with a web page that allows you to create a resume with a randomly selected skill set, and that makes you artificially interesting with randomly selected hobbies and personal interests.

    "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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    "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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      What kind of post is that? :doh:

      Deliver yesterday, code today, think tomorrow. "http://www.heuse.com/cphumor.htm"

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      Christian Graus
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      A slightly more sarcastic version of what I said ? If the OP doesn't want to learn anything new, he's in the wrong job.

      Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.

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        What kind of post is that? :doh:

        Deliver yesterday, code today, think tomorrow. "http://www.heuse.com/cphumor.htm"

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        I was merely providing an alternative to being a programmer. I figured elephants were a commodity in India, so it shouldn't be to hard to gather up a bunch of them and herd them around a city, demonstrating proper herding techniques and things like that.

        "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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        "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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          A slightly more sarcastic version of what I said ? If the OP doesn't want to learn anything new, he's in the wrong job.

          Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.

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          realJSOP
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          "Slightly"? :)

          "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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          "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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          • P paul crescent

            HI Friends, I have 7+ experience in VC++. i have been looking for job, but I can't get it. i am receiving a rare interview calls. i am a Diploma holder not Degree. What should I do for getinig Interview Call. Shall I reduce my Experience by paul :((

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            Simon P Stevens
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            Is your CV on-line? Maybe there is a glaring mistake that the CP collective could kindly point out for you.

            Simon

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            • P paul crescent

              HI Friends, I have 7+ experience in VC++. i have been looking for job, but I can't get it. i am receiving a rare interview calls. i am a Diploma holder not Degree. What should I do for getinig Interview Call. Shall I reduce my Experience by paul :((

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              Abu Mami
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              First suggestion... don't use all caps. Interesting how you're going to reduce your experience. Maybe by getting a lobotomy? Seriously, 7 years experience isn't all that much (well, at least for me - I've got 35 years). Sometimes it just takes time. If your not getting interviews, that means your resume may not be doing its job. Have somebody, who's good at resume writing, go over your resume to make sure that it sells you properly.

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                paul crescent wrote:

                I am very afraid about my career.

                You could always change your occupation to something like... ummm... elephant herder. They have elephants in India, right? You certainly don't have to worry about technological advances where elephants are concerned, so the act of herding will always be the same.

                "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                Abu Mami
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                And who says that elephant herding stays the same. What about technological advances? Herder++, Herder.net, jHerder, iHerder. Come on John, get with it.

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                  And who says that elephant herding stays the same. What about technological advances? Herder++, Herder.net, jHerder, iHerder. Come on John, get with it.

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                  Well also other advances make it easier to remote herd. I can herd from home, I am also a member of Herd Project, a similar user group for Elephantine Logistics. We use "BullWhip" a proprietry software package from the Indian Elephant Software Company of Calcutta. Edit... Does this make me a Herd Nerd?

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                    paul crescent wrote:

                    I am very afraid about my career.

                    You could always change your occupation to something like... ummm... elephant herder. They have elephants in India, right? You certainly don't have to worry about technological advances where elephants are concerned, so the act of herding will always be the same.

                    "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                    "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                    Michael Schubert
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                    I see you're operating at peak efficiency today! :)

                    You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. Albert Einstein

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                    • A Abu Mami

                      First suggestion... don't use all caps. Interesting how you're going to reduce your experience. Maybe by getting a lobotomy? Seriously, 7 years experience isn't all that much (well, at least for me - I've got 35 years). Sometimes it just takes time. If your not getting interviews, that means your resume may not be doing its job. Have somebody, who's good at resume writing, go over your resume to make sure that it sells you properly.

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                      Pete OHanlon
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                      Abu Mami wrote:

                      Interesting how you're going to reduce your experience.

                      He's moving into middle management.

                      Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.

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                        Abu Mami wrote:

                        Interesting how you're going to reduce your experience.

                        He's moving into middle management.

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                        Oh

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                        • R realJSOP

                          paul crescent wrote:

                          What should I do for getinig Interview Call.

                          Improve your spelling.

                          paul crescent wrote:

                          Shall I reduce my Experience

                          I think you should double your experience, and put some stuff on your resume that you haven't actually done. You'd be surprised at how many programmers are in the industry that did the same thing.

                          "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                          "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                          Dalek Dave
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                          John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                          I think you should double your experience, and put some stuff on your resume that you haven't actually done. You'd be surprised at how many programmers are in the industry that did the same thing.

                          A lot of them from the SubContinant too. I don't lie, I am just not a real programmer, I do it for fun and for my company as a favour, it is really only for my benefit. But then I don't go for Programming Jobs. Understandable as I am a Company Accountant! But then I lie like bugger on my CV, like everyone else! :)

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                            I see you're operating at peak efficiency today! :)

                            You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. Albert Einstein

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                            :) And as usual, my efforts aren't appreciated except by a select few.

                            "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                            "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                            • D Dalek Dave

                              Well also other advances make it easier to remote herd. I can herd from home, I am also a member of Herd Project, a similar user group for Elephantine Logistics. We use "BullWhip" a proprietry software package from the Indian Elephant Software Company of Calcutta. Edit... Does this make me a Herd Nerd?

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                              And what about HerdBerry with its patented technology for elephant pushing.

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                              • C Christian Graus

                                A slightly more sarcastic version of what I said ? If the OP doesn't want to learn anything new, he's in the wrong job.

                                Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.

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                                Zhat
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                                Agree...He's "begging" for someone to get him a new job, yet can't figure out VC++ is like selling a Horse Drawn Cart. They may still be useful, but most people wants something a bit faster...like a motorcar.

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                                • P paul crescent

                                  Hi I want to work in the same platform. I feel that VC++ is very comfortable for solving any issue. if i go for new thing, i may be facing technical issue. it is my fear. My presentation for interview may be wrong. but now i am in need of Job. My current company is going to shutdown very soon and already am informed to search for new Job. but still am not getting any new Job. I am very afraid about my career. Many time i am thinkng that my Qualification is preventing me to go ahead. that is wy i plan to reduce my Experience by paul :doh:

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                                  Zhat
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                                  If you're going to stay with VC++, then accept the fact that your job opportunities are limited. Look at the market and see where VC++ is compared to other technologies and go from there. Or as mentioned, Elephant Herder is probably a pretty hot job to be in.

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                                    Is your CV on-line? Maybe there is a glaring mistake that the CP collective could kindly point out for you.

                                    Simon

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                                    Like VC++ isn't a mistake... :laugh: :laugh:

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                                    • B benjymous

                                      Are you working at the moment, or unemployed? A lot of recruiters will look down on somebody unemployed, assuming that there must be something wrong with you if you can't hold down any sort of job. So get something menial - office admin temping, and put that on your CV. It'll show that you have a work ethic, but just can't find relevant work.

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                                      Ennis Ray Lynch Jr
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                                      Really, I have had recruiters refuse to work with me until I am off contract. BTW, don't get a menial job unless you need the cash. Job searching is a full-time endeavor. If you only spend 10 minutes a day, in the evening, sending out resumes you will not get anywhere. You need to call, call, call, and show up at places.

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                                      • P paul crescent

                                        Hi I want to work in the same platform. I feel that VC++ is very comfortable for solving any issue. if i go for new thing, i may be facing technical issue. it is my fear. My presentation for interview may be wrong. but now i am in need of Job. My current company is going to shutdown very soon and already am informed to search for new Job. but still am not getting any new Job. I am very afraid about my career. Many time i am thinkng that my Qualification is preventing me to go ahead. that is wy i plan to reduce my Experience by paul :doh:

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                                        Rocky Moore
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                                        Pst... (Getting on flame protection - Whisper) C++ is dead! (ducking) ;)

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