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IronLionZion

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33. Contracting and consulting firms are the norm for IT now

Wed Jun 25, 2014, 08:36 AM

Jun 2014

its not ideal but it does provide income and keeps you working. You might find some that have local clients in your area. dice.com, indeed, linkedin, and the government jobs sites are good places to post your resume. Recruiters contact me on LinkedIn more than the other sites. I've had friends have luck posting their resume up on monster and similar sites, as well as using technical recruiting or staff augmentation firms.

I'm in the IT field too, and this is a tough field for those who are looking for any hope of stability. Good luck to you.

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I just lost my job - again. Any suggestions for a 59-year-old IT guy? [View all] TrogL Jun 2014 OP

Uber X AngryAmish Jun 2014 #1

Move overseas bigwillq Jun 2014 #2

Sorry to hear that! MannyGoldstein Jun 2014 #3

Skill set TrogL Jun 2014 #7

Apply at every hospital in your area. These skills are often in demand in hospital IT departments. Scuba Jun 2014 #14

Colleges/universities too. (nt) TacoD Jun 2014 #17

School Districts ThoughtCriminal Jun 2014 #24

I wouldn't feel discouraged about your skill set, then. Mister Ed Jun 2014 #25

Ideal skill set for a NOC supervisor...if not already registered on linkedin do so and join the two Drew Richards Jun 2014 #31

Schoold Districts and towns or whistler162 Jun 2014 #35

Server 2008 Bonx Jun 2014 #40

Yeah, that would help TrogL Jun 2014 #41

You might want to try oDesk.com - I have picked up a few QA jobs there, over the years. djean111 Jun 2014 #4

Are you married, kids? Separation Jun 2014 #5

If You're In A State With A Healthy Public Employee Union, Go Governmet... WillyT Jun 2014 #6

He's not, but I imagine he's in a province that does KamaAina Jun 2014 #18

this website is for it jobs. Hope it helps. I've seen more like it online SummerSnow Jun 2014 #8

i am sorry. i know my hsband goes thru the same,a s he ages in the seabeyond Jun 2014 #9

Can you build and design basic websites? I've had this idea forever and always meant to pass it on riderinthestorm Jun 2014 #10

No particular advice, but wishing you well just the same. NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #11

+1 Liberal_in_LA Jun 2014 #28

age 59-- take care of YOURSELF first buddy carolinayellowdog Jun 2014 #12

Where are you at and are you willing to relocate? n/t tammywammy Jun 2014 #13

If you're looking for skill buzzwords... phantom power Jun 2014 #15

whitestrips, haircut, posture, lop 20 years off your resume elehhhhna Jun 2014 #16

This is actually very good advice. Looking good is an essential closeupready Jun 2014 #39

Move to where the jobs are. randome Jun 2014 #19

I am sorry etherealtruth Jun 2014 #20

Sorry to hear that. I see that some people in this thread, I'm sure with totodeinhere Jun 2014 #21

Consider the MIC. jeff47 Jun 2014 #22

jeez i'm so sorry. barbtries Jun 2014 #23

sorry... handmade34 Jun 2014 #26

Good luck in your job search ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #27

As a 64 year old IT guy, I suspect that there is not much wrong with your skill set OutNow Jun 2014 #29

And this is why I love DU. babylonsister Jun 2014 #30

Been there Dude at 61. I'm so sorry and sending good vibes. KauaiK Jun 2014 #32

Contracting and consulting firms are the norm for IT now IronLionZion Jun 2014 #33

hang out your own shingle dembotoz Jun 2014 #34

Sorry to hear that. Rex Jun 2014 #36

IMO Mr Dixon Jun 2014 #37

I am not in the IT field, but know people who are. Coventina Jun 2014 #38

right here if you want to work for the gov Sunlei Jun 2014 #42