So what do you do for a living?

[firehawk1120]

I'm Gene and I have 2 jobs.

I'm a realtor in Northern N.J. and I also work p/t in the family business in Newark which is a manufacturing company for gears.

[98tadriver]

Originally Posted by CHRIS67

Lets see some networking at NJFBOA, who are you and what do you do for a living?

I'm a Space Planner/Project Manager for Schindler Elevator corp., basically suporting, designing, and overseeing construction at our offices throughtout the USA and PR.

no kidding? i see the gangboxes at the cherry hill mall

im a union carpenter working for Mason Building Group at the cherry hill mall addition.

[enRo]

I work for the mafia...


Im a garbage man

[mtg6486]

xray tech

[BonzoHansen]

Good thread, let's keep it on target. My turn, I guess.

I’m a Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager with 16 years experience. Which means I write system requirements, create user training and documentation, manage project testing and implementation, and some production support. I have experience in several industries including insurance, DB and DC retirement plans, education, and automotive retail, and have strong skills in business process development, re-engineering, and documentation.


Anyone have expereince with sites like LinkedIn? It's time to be pro-active and go job hunting, while I still have one. ****ing wall street scumbags.

[SteveR]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Good thread, let's keep it on target. My turn, I guess.

I’m a Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager with 16 years experience. Which means I write system requirements, create user training and documentation, manage project testing and implementation, and some production support. I have experience in several industries including insurance, DB and DC retirement plans, education, and automotive retail, and have strong skills in business process development, re-engineering, and documentation.


Anyone have expereince with sites like LinkedIn? It's time to be pro-active and go job hunting, while I still have one. ****ing wall street scumbags.

I got invited to LinkedIn a few weeks ago, looks pretty good so far. I need to spend some time and really look through it.

[Untamed]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Good thread, let's keep it on target. My turn, I guess.

I’m a Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager with 16 years experience. Which means I write system requirements, create user training and documentation, manage project testing and implementation, and some production support. I have experience in several industries including insurance, DB and DC retirement plans, education, and automotive retail, and have strong skills in business process development, re-engineering, and documentation.


Anyone have expereince with sites like LinkedIn? It's time to be pro-active and go job hunting, while I still have one. ****ing wall street scumbags.

LinkedIN is a decent site to have your credentials listed, which is several steps above using something like Monster or Career Builder. But like all professional employment sites, its really who you know and how much effort you put into your search. Use LinkedIN as a passive reference for employers who are checking up on you after you've had the initial phone interview; don't rely on it to sell your skills and experience.

Time to dust off the rolodex and call in a few favors.

[CHRIS67]

I've been using LinkedIn for about a year now and still haven't found much use for it. Good job postings etc. and some OK help topics, but I'm not so sure if it is the best place to network. Probably have more opertunity at classes, trade shows, etc..

[Untamed]

Use the professional organizations you belong to. For example, I have my PMP certification and regularly attend any PMI meeting in NJ. Just by networking with the folks who attend those meetings, I get ideas as to who is hiring, what the expectations are, which companies have a hiring freeze, etc.

You can also meet other people who are career coaches or consultants. For example, the September meeting had a panel of speakers discussing this very topic - networking and job hunting. Check out www.jhacareers.com and see if John Hadley can help you, either directly or through the materials he provides on his website.

Getting tidbits that help you polish your interview skills, job prospecting and networking are invaluable. You just need to spend the time and effort doing it.

[BonzoHansen]

So Dave, who's hiring?

[bubba428]

I'm an evil tow truck driver. I take your car and make you pay betwine $100-$475 to get it back, depending on vehicle weight and what was done to tow it. I have an awesome job, in summer depending on the week paychecks can be around 900-1300 a week....I love it.

BTW its private property impounding, the company I work for is not affiliated with the city besides the ordanace and laws that dictate pricing.

[BigAls87Z28]

Damn it...whats the name of the tech oriented job site. I hear it on Opie and Anthony all the time!!
Dice.com...thats it.

[1_Hot_SOM_WS6]

I work for NJM Insurance Group

[wretched73]

manager at a retail store

[Fleetwiz]

Logistics/Supply Chain Management...Project manager...Corp trainer for Transportation Software

[Njgunslinger]

Just what the world needs, another lawyer.. :P

Originally Posted by CamaroGirlie

I am currently a Pre-K teacher at Morningstar Preschool (family owned preschool) and I have been for the last 8 years. In fall 09, I am going back to Willy P for my Masters in Education and then after I make some money being a Pre-k teacher teaching Abbott children in Newark, I will go to Law School at Seton Hall which has been my plan all along.

[Njgunslinger]

i'm a pee-on for JpMorgan Chase, formely an employee of Bear Stearns before they screwed up and let their company go down the tubes and get eaten up by JPM...but Im not bitter.

[Squirrel]

Senior accounting student at stockton, i work at a liquor store at home occasionally, work at the guess store in the hamilton mall at school, and i am a chacha guide, and will go for my mba when i find a job that will pay for it...

[latinpro771]

i babysit bad people. correction officer

[1QWIKBIRD]

I work in land surveying. I am mostly in the office doing autocadd drawings, plotting deeds, writing legal descriptions, preparing stake-out for the crews, checking cut sheets. Sometimes I am outside filling in when someone is on vacation or sick. Good job when the economy isn't in the ****ter, but not so good right now. Most of my friends are out of work collecting unemployment and it might be a long cold winter...So much of what we do is tied to housing and/or the ability to secure financing (construction loans, mortgages, commercial real estate, etc.)

So far we are keeping busy enough.

[camaro2you]

Work at a restoration shop.

[Untamed]

For those of you interested in Project Management, or just LinkedIN as a possible means for career searching, here is the next PMI event in November. I just C/P'd the relevant part here:

Topic: Facilitated Networking Session Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
LinkedIn is a networking tool that helps you discover inside connections to jobs. It strengthens and extends your existing network of trusted contacts. Find out how to create and maximize your online profile. Learn how to use the search functionality to find key contacts that will help with your job search. Join our dynamic speaker, Diane Litchko, and get insights on how to build your network through introductions and why recommendations are important.

When:

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

The Westin Governor Morris:
Registration, Networking Group 5:30
Buffet 6:00
Chapter Business 7:00
Presentation and Q&A 7:15

At the Remote Location:
Registration, Networking 6:00
Chapter Business 7:00
Presentation and Q&A 7:15

Where:

Main Location: The Westin Governor Morris, Two Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ. For directions: See www.pminj.org or call The Westin Governor Morris at 973-539-7300.

Cost:

$25 for PMI/NJ Chapter members whose pre-registrations are received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2008. Pre-registration payments may be made by Visa, MasterCard or Amex. Pre-registration payments are non-refundable unless canceled by the Thursday deadline.

$40 for all others, including guests, day of event walk-ins, and registrations received after Thursday, November 13th.


www.pminj.org