Seems near impossible to get an interview without knowing someone (gov't jobs)

drkwtsn · 11-16-2005, 02:50 PM

I have been applying all around the SOMD area and it seems near impossible to me to get a call back about a job unless you know someone... I have a GREAT resume with security clearances (more than you will ever need at pax river, or the surrounding area) and about 90 college credits (Yes, I am still in college). I have applied to several jobs, including ones that do not require a college degree (help desk, network admin, etc) and I cannot get a call back!
Has anyone else experienced this type of problem when seeking a job in the SOMD area? If so, how did you go about getting around it, assuming you finally got a job... I am desperately trying to get out of the northern VA area to cut my commute down!

(Oh btw if anyone is a recruiter, I can send you my resume

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my background is technical (computers) if that makes a difference

Bustem' Down · 11-16-2005, 02:54 PM

I know that Lockheed Martin are hiring Contractors down here in Dahlgren, Va. I think they're goal is to replace all of us military types.

sonsorae · 11-16-2005, 02:57 PM

Why wait for them to call you back? If you want it bad enough, be persistent!

drkwtsn · 11-16-2005, 03:00 PM

trust me, I have called and emailed them back. I think I am going to just have to go down there and talk to them again.

Bustem' Down · 11-16-2005, 03:00 PM

I think (ya'll please correct me if I'm wrong) that for an actual government job you have to have a BS at least.

drkwtsn · 11-16-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bustem' Down

I think (ya'll please correct me if I'm wrong) that for an actual government job you have to have a BS at least.

I currently have a gov't job, with no BS.

Bustem' Down · 11-16-2005, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drkwtsn

I currently have a gov't job, with no BS.

Ok, I'm wrong then. I've just never seen an ad that didn't require one.

11-16-2005, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drkwtsn

I have been applying all around the SOMD area and it seems near impossible to me to get a call back about a job unless you know someone... I have a GREAT resume with security clearances (more than you will ever need at pax river, or the surrounding area) and about 90 college credits (Yes, I am still in college). I have applied to several jobs, including ones that do not require a college degree (help desk, network admin, etc) and I cannot get a call back!
Has anyone else experienced this type of problem when seeking a job in the SOMD area? If so, how did you go about getting around it, assuming you finally got a job... I am desperately trying to get out of the northern VA area to cut my commute down!

(Oh btw if anyone is a recruiter, I can send you my resume

)

my background is technical (computers) if that makes a difference

Wyle is hiring, I sit near my nice boss (who hired me) and you're right it takes forever to get hired if you don't know someone. Not sure what kind of positions we have but it's on our website.

sonsorae · 11-16-2005, 03:09 PM

In my opinion, if you're looking for government, good luck. Also, PAX is known for hiring people who have degrees.

drkwtsn · 11-16-2005, 03:16 PM

Well, are there ever any job fairs down here?
I know wyle had one awhile back, but that proved to be no good....
ALL of the job fairs I have ever been to are for either NSA, or NOVA.

11-16-2005, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
drkwtsn Registered User Member Since: Jun 2005 Posts: 10	Seems near impossible to get an interview without knowing someone (gov't jobs) I have been applying all around the SOMD area and it seems near impossible to me to get a call back about a job unless you know someone... I have a GREAT resume with security clearances (more than you will ever need at pax river, or the surrounding area) and about 90 college credits (Yes, I am still in college). I have applied to several jobs, including ones that do not require a college degree (help desk, network admin, etc) and I cannot get a call back! Has anyone else experienced this type of problem when seeking a job in the SOMD area? If so, how did you go about getting around it, assuming you finally got a job... I am desperately trying to get out of the northern VA area to cut my commute down! (Oh btw if anyone is a recruiter, I can send you my resume ) my background is technical (computers) if that makes a difference
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11-16-2005, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bustem' Down Give Peas a Chance Member Since: Oct 2004 Location: San Diego, CA when not out at sea Posts: 7,350	I know that Lockheed Martin are hiring Contractors down here in Dahlgren, Va. I think they're goal is to replace all of us military types. __________________ "I was taking drugs so much I was a f****r, The final straw came when I shot all our cats. We had about 17, and I went crazy and shot them all. My wife found me under the piano in a white suit, a shotgun in one hand and a knife in the other" --Ozzy Osbourne
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11-16-2005, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
sonsorae What now?! Member Since: Feb 2005 Location: Good ole so. md. Posts: 551	Why wait for them to call you back? If you want it bad enough, be persistent!
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11-16-2005, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
drkwtsn Registered User Member Since: Jun 2005 Posts: 10	trust me, I have called and emailed them back. I think I am going to just have to go down there and talk to them again.
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11-16-2005, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bustem' Down Give Peas a Chance Member Since: Oct 2004 Location: San Diego, CA when not out at sea Posts: 7,350	I think (ya'll please correct me if I'm wrong) that for an actual government job you have to have a BS at least. __________________ "I was taking drugs so much I was a f****r, The final straw came when I shot all our cats. We had about 17, and I went crazy and shot them all. My wife found me under the piano in a white suit, a shotgun in one hand and a knife in the other" --Ozzy Osbourne
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11-16-2005, 03:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
sonsorae What now?! Member Since: Feb 2005 Location: Good ole so. md. Posts: 551	In my opinion, if you're looking for government, good luck. Also, PAX is known for hiring people who have degrees.
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11-16-2005, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
drkwtsn Registered User Member Since: Jun 2005 Posts: 10	Well, are there ever any job fairs down here? I know wyle had one awhile back, but that proved to be no good.... ALL of the job fairs I have ever been to are for either NSA, or NOVA.
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