What is the best way to find an entry-level IT position?!?
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*Get your resume ready and post it on Monster.com.  \n\n*Go online and search the job postings in your local newspaper\n\n*Research companies that you'd like to work for, go to their website and find their 'job opportunities' link -- most companies have this posted online nowadays.  \n\nThen submit your resume to them even though they may not be looking to fill your type of position yet.  Most companies keep a file of resumes as they receive them and when a position needs to be filled you'll be ahead of the game!
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Unfortunately its not easy without experience. The IT industry is a fast pased market with a lot of competition. A lot of US corporations outsource IT work to overseas contractors. Nobody wants to hire a non-experienced software administrator. You must get you foot in the door at a much smaller scale. Do your research and find out whats the best 5 companies you would like to work for. Then find out what positions they have open. These can be positions in the mail room or a clerical positions. Just get your foot in the door.\n\nMotivational story:\nI studied criminal justice. Unsure of what area I want to succeed in I joined a small local security company. I was a security officer for 2 weeks. I learned how to patrol and conduct the duties of a security officer. A position became available in the main office for a security dispatcher. I applied for it at I got the job after only 2 weeks in the field. After 2 months the Operations Manager quit  and I was offered the position. I was in charge of interviewing, hiring, training. I was the field supervisors supervisor. I was very dedicated to the job. Always on time. Stayed extra when I had to. Learning so much and after six months I learned of a position as a Director of Security at a residential management company. I applied and was intervied. I was 21 years old and I was up against retired cops, Other Security Directors. I thought I was through. We were al given a task. "Bring me a proposal as to how you would run the security division of this site". It was a Friday and we had to turn in the proposal on Monday. I put alot of energy into that proposal. I went above and beyond the expectations. I would not have been able to do that with just the college experience. I went from $250 a week to $540 in 7 months. Im now at $67k a year. This is nothing compared to what I would be earning if I had a software engineer degree. \n\nYou have an awesome degree buddy. You should have been networking with people during you college years. You should have been meeting people. You should on online forums related to your field . Never brag about what you know or what you do. Let people know you need help securing an entry level position in a software development firm.\n\nGood Luck
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Wow, this is a big question.  I'm sorry but there cannot be a straight answer for such a question.\nI did wanted to answer you, as I felt you're probably considering starting a formal education in this area and wondering if eventually you'll have jobs to apply to, and I think it is a good question to answer before that.  If I were you I would search through several job posting sites like the ones I attached below (there are many others!), and make sure you find enough jobs in the area you intend to live in, that require information systems people.  I do not know what are your alternatives, but while looking for job openings, please look not just for what you've mentioned, but for what the market is looking for, and you might find other optional directions for you in there.
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see the Overseas  section and IT section on this page..http://www.indiashomepage.com/c.aspx?cid=183 .. it provides very nice links for find jobs in IT overseas.
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Try a search at CareerBuilder.com  I've noticed a lot of ads there for call centers, as well as a number of IT placement services.
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Don't look for a job. Offer your services as a finance advisor at a price or retainership. There are large number of companies looking for such people. Send letters to corporates giving details of your experience and achievements as well as stating what you can do for them. Also advertise yourself in the classified sections for some time. ones you have got one or two clients then your network automaticaly will start increasing from word of mouth.
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First get out of the office and get a job as an entry level tech. Even if it's not what you want. My brother went to work for Cox Cable and took all the classes they offered. with in 2 years he moved into the server aspect of the company. Most large company (Cox, Comcast, DirecTV ) are willing to train someone who wants to advance. It's in their best interest.
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The first steps up in your position would be a "Train the Trainer" position.  That means, you show new entries how to do your current job, and do it well.  Next step would be managing a staff of Tech Support people, or creating new plans for Tech Support for new products.\n\nEach step should involve more responsibility and at least 15% more pay.  You might have to change companies to get a better deal, but work hard inside this place first if you like the company!\n\nGood Luck!\nOC
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Highlight your best skills at the top in a summary fashion.  Example: Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  Outstanding customer service skills, excellent typing ability (etc).\n\nNext, put any education you've had under that (college, high school, military experience, anything that will stand out to a potential employer as selling points). \n\nThen, put your professional experience below here.  Add dates of employment and be brief.  Don't be too wordy or they won't read your resume.  At the same time, give just enough detail that makes them want to call you and ask questions about your resume. Try to use bullet points and highlight the key points of each job.
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You can try applying in a hotel.  There usually is an IT dept. there and you'll get a chance to meet a lot of new people in the job
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go to a recruitment center or check out their website
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You can probably get a NOC (Network Operations Center) job or some sort of IT Help Desk. If you have enough database experience (SQL, Oracle) you might be able to get in as a Jr. Level Database Administrator. \n\nIf it's a good company...get your foot in the door and move your way up. Find out how hard it is to transfer to different departments because you are not going to want to stay in some sort of help desk role for long. \n\nYou'll find later on that with enough experience you can move into different roles. Look into Project Management as well.
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What kind of jobs are you applying for? Grads with MIS degree usually are not as competitive as grads with engineering or computer science degrees (not you personally, but the programs themselves). So if you are applyign for developer or programmer positions, it'll be more competitive. \n\nIf you just lack experience, you can try internships or positions in IT departments. Companies like Intel, HP, and other large corporations have large IT departments which will give you exposure to IT-related work. From there, you can pick up experience and also skills for programming/developing if that's your interest.
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Well to pour u some advise!\n\nStop begging for Jobs!\n\nBe positive to show ur tallent and pick up ur target and hit them with ur ideas.\nP\nass on ur CV to every door of the company at ur decired place. Give then amd follow it up with a smile ( ITS JOB HUNT)\n\nUse the internet and place ur resume on Career websites! u can have good calls.\n\nRead your local news paper for opurtunities and be dare to face it!\n\nVisit companys websites and post ur career need.\n\nWhen all ur tries veins! just think and act where u are going on and why u are out of the crowd.. u can get new solutions and regain ur power to achive the best.\n\nSince we are not in ur place : an ADVISE is the best solution!
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"Good" jobs are everywhere, but they are also likely to attract a lot of high-quality candidates. In addition to applying for them, you should also pay attention to problems that companies are experiencing in their IT department.\n\nPropose a solution, and offer to work on contract so they see what you are capable of.\n\nIn other words, try to find problems then try to solve them. This will require that you talk to a lot of people and network aggressively.\n\nDon't look for "jobs", look for "problems." If you can solve problems, companies sometimes will create a job for you. A job, in fact, is only a problem that is persistent.\n\nI advise and coach people on career strategies, and I always tell them to look for problems to which they can offer solutions. Companies just love problem-solving people!\n\nOn the other hand, companies and HR people are not too crazy about "job seekers." So it's better to position yourself as a solution person, and be ready to explain what kind of solution you are offering to companies.
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i work in IT recruitment. entry level jobs are hard to get into and often companies look for a computer related degree in new starters. however it is possible to enter if you start in a customer services role working on a help desk - then you may be able to get onto a more IT technical side of the helpdesk and progress from 1st line support through to 3rd line support. obviously a good computer skills base to start with helps. as far as companies offering training that depends on the calibre of the company which you should be able to find out either through you agency or ask at interview. if they do not (eg in a smaller company) do not nessecarily decline a job there - it may just be the breakthrough you are looking for! after all any experience in the industry will look good on your CV and will set the ball rolling for you. alot of candidates i speak to in this situation often will put themselves through training courses, it costs money but it shows dedication (you can easily look up IT training courses in your area on the net) i hope this helps - good luck in your search! x
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find that job you will love!\nWhatever you believe will happen!\n\n\n\nTips for a job hunt. There is more hiring happening!\n\n� "Forget what's available out there" and go for the job you want the most.\n\n� Change the message on your answering machine: Put the kind of work you're looking for in your greeting. "Hi this is Heather. I'm busy right now looking for a job in the finance department at a startup company. I recently saw a candidate wearing a t-shirt with a brief summary of their skills. Now that is marketing yourself!\n\n� Write the phrase "Pay no attention to whether there is an opening (vacancy)" on a piece of paper, paste it on your bathroom mirror and memorize it and repeat it to yourself every morning. It will speed up your job search and you'll keep a positive outlook. Use the web and library (ask the reference librarian) to get ideas on companies you should target.\n\n� Concentrate the majority of your search on companies with fewer than 100 employees. Just because the larger firms are having layoffs doesn't mean the smaller companies aren't hiring. The recovery is already underway at smaller companies.\n\n� Get out of the house. Knock on doors. Do research online or at the library about the places you'd like to work. Then stop in and ask if they are hiring anyone with your skills. Your physical presence will make an impression on the hiring authority. Or tell them "I already e-mailed my resume and\nI would like to put a face with the resume I sent (have a hard copy in your hand). Tell the receptionist that you need her help. At one company where I worked an applicant showed up in a bunny suit, skip that bunny suit idea.\n\n� Be willing to look at different kinds of jobs: full-time, part-time, short term contracts, temporary jobs etc. Consider these jobs as a bridge.\n\n� Join a job seeking support group to get you going and to sustain your momentum. This is so crucial. You are not alone out there. Don't miss an opportunity to network. My hairstylist and Doctor have referred many great candidates to me. I heard about someone who told their Doctor they needed work, they had a job the next day. Join your alumni! Network at your church. Keep seeking new ways to market yourself.\n\n� Make a simple business card with the job you are looking for along with your contact info and e-mail address. The office supply stores sell the business cards stock so you can print them at home and save a bundle. I added a postage stamp sized photo to my business card. I saw a minature resume on one side of biz card.\n\n� Don't be wearied by rejection. The more noes you get out of the way, the closer you are to a yes.\n\n� Dont' just e-mail your resume. Try Faxing and snail ( U.S.) mailing your resume & cover letter. Companies are overwhelmed by e-mailed resumes. I know someone who got an interview and job at Kaiser by faxing her resume, her e-mailed resume didn't get noticed because of the volume of resumes they receive. If a company requests no faxed resumes honor their request and snail ( U.S.) mail it instead. If you know an employee at the company ask them to submit your resume. Your chances for an interview go up dramatically by using these techniques. After you submitted your resume call and follow up.\n\n� Your resume needs to be a marketing brochure on you. List your accomplishments and the results. A great resume is just the ticket to the interview, a mediocre resume is ignored. Check out the resume tips link listed below.\n\n� Got goals? Write down a list of ten realistic and specific goals. Create them as if you already achieved them. For example "I earn $75,000 a year" or "I am the Manager of Product Development". Then list everything you can do to achieve each goal, act on specific item now. Goals give you a tremendous sense of control, a real sense of power. Don't share your goals with anyone.\n\n�