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onetime2 · 10-10-2003, 10:41 AM

It depends on what you're looking for, the experience levels you have, and the lengths you are willing to go to take a job. Certainly it is an employers market right now. Unless you have something they really need they're not gonna put out too much money for you (especially if you aren't already employed). Definitely agree with lurkette as far as leaving after only a couple of months. Employers want to be confident that you won't abandon them when you get another offer or you get bored and want to move on.

Take your time and plan where you want to be next. Determine what skills/experience you need to get in the door there and work towards getting it. If there are projects you can take on in your current company that you can relate to where you want to be, get involved in them. If there aren't then look for other opportunities outside of work to gain some experience (volunteering, just doing stuff on your own, etc). Looking for a job while you have a job puts you in a much better negotiating position than if they know you're unemployed (or really dissatisfied with your current role). Good luck!

--Paul

10-10-2003, 10:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
onetime2 Junkie Location: NJ	It depends on what you're looking for, the experience levels you have, and the lengths you are willing to go to take a job. Certainly it is an employers market right now. Unless you have something they really need they're not gonna put out too much money for you (especially if you aren't already employed). Definitely agree with lurkette as far as leaving after only a couple of months. Employers want to be confident that you won't abandon them when you get another offer or you get bored and want to move on. Take your time and plan where you want to be next. Determine what skills/experience you need to get in the door there and work towards getting it. If there are projects you can take on in your current company that you can relate to where you want to be, get involved in them. If there aren't then look for other opportunities outside of work to gain some experience (volunteering, just doing stuff on your own, etc). Looking for a job while you have a job puts you in a much better negotiating position than if they know you're unemployed (or really dissatisfied with your current role). Good luck! --Paul __________________ Strive to be more curious than ignorant.