From: MADMAN (dmadlan@xxxxxxxxx)
Date: Wed Apr 10 2002 - 13:49:49 GMT-3
I unfortunately know a couple more CCIEs that will be looking which
only makes the competition that much worse...
Dave
Antonio wrote:
>
> I agree. Things are slow these days, CCIE or not. It has become an
> employer's market, they pick and choose the best out of many candidates.
> There was an opening at a large telco and 3 CCIE's, 3 CCNP's and 1 CCNA were
> interviewed for 1 position. So yes, it is very competitive and very few
> jobs. I think UI in the USA was extended another 15 weeks cause things are
> slow for job seekers. IT managers(myself incl.) don't forecast bigger
> spending budgets until mid' 2003. If there are any more terrorist attacks
> surely that timeline will be prolonged.
>
> How do others feel about the job market?
>
> Regards,
>
> Antonio
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt Wagner" <miguknom@hotmail.com>
> To: <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 11:25 AM
> Subject: OT: CCIE Market Lately?
>
> > I know that this kind of question sometimes leads to a long, dumb thread,
> > but I am curious whether those passing the lab in the last 6 months
> > (congrats to all) have benefitted in promotions, raises, or vertical job
> > moves. Last I heard it was tough and a lot of CCIEs were taking what they
> > could get or staying put. I am curious because I have my lab coming up
> (2nd
> > attempt) and my company isn't doing so well. A few notes:
> >
> > 1. Yes I have noticed that the job boards don't seem to have much
> > 2. Yes I know that CCIE is not the only factor in getting a new job
> > 3. If you don't mind, reply directly to me so that I don't get my chops
> > busted for starting a lame OT thread.
> >
> > Thanks a million. I am getting nervous about this whole thing.
> >
> > Matt
> >
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