How to get a job, Erin-style ⇒
On the eve of finalizing a job offer, I was reflecting on how I got each job I've had:
- Riptide Technology (can't find it anymore). In via the paper. Lasted a few months. Corporate shake-out.
- Orbital Technology. In through a friend. Lasted 5 years. Corporate shake-out.
- Epic Data. In via monster.ca. Lasted 5 years. Loved it. Left voluntarily.
- Metasoft. In via a recruiter. Lasted a few months. Mistake. Left voluntarily.
- ACL. In via a friend. Lasted one year. Position and product changed. Left voluntarily.
- The Level. In via T-NET. Dream job. Loved the role and the people. Lasted 3 months. Corporate shake-out.
- Contracts:
- CSRS. In via friend. Ongoing.
- PARC. In via friend. Lasted a few months. Business slow-down
- Agami Creative. In via forum post. Last a few months. Business slow-down.
- Adnet. In via friend. Lasted a few months. Lack of success.
- Drive Enforcer. In via Craigslist. Ongoing.
- New job (details forthcoming). In via networking event.
Look at that list, it would appear that the best way to get a job is via a friend or acquaintance.
How have you gotten your jobs?