I thought I was never going to be employed again

After each interview, I went home and threw anger fits, thinking: “I should’ve said this here or that there.” I was beginning to think I would never get another job. It’s said that I have to leave IBMC to get a job, because I had hoped to be here for years upon years. But as it stands, I had to opt for a place with a lower cost of living and open space, fresher air and less people.

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Infinite job rejections since my layoff at Vendare:

1. Strategic Data
2. Shopzilla
3. Fonality
4. place-base.com
5. Well, checkup one more: sixapart.com just passed on me too.
6. oodle.com
7. And another: CPO Commerce

8. And another in Grand Rapids, MI:

   I heard back from Priority today, and unfortunately, they’re not going to go forward with us. Here is the feedback we received: This candidate is really exactly what we were looking for when we started. However, after speaking with Guy and in light of other internal projects that we have going, we’d like to go with Guy It appears that this “GUY” has some other skills that they believe will help them down the road. He’s got more of a Healthcare background, I guess. Sorry about this one. I hope to work with you in the future, and please feel free to keep in touch. Thanks again Terrence,

9. And the mania continues: imdb.com just passed on me too! yeehah! Boy, my self-esteem is soaring!

I’m used to always being the first choice wherever I go. Hmm, actually one of the above has made an offer… now I have to consider it. Nah, better stick to my guns. Why jump at the first thing offered? Have some integrity, mate!

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I wish I were this good:

Web Developer

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Reply to: swjobs@imageworks.com
Date: 2006-01-31, 4:22PM PST


Sony Pictures Imageworks, an Academy Award winning digital production studio, is seeking an experienced Web Developer. This position will code web applications using Perl and JavaScript working under the direction of a senior web applications developer.



Qualified candidates must have 3-5 years experience analyzing complex business processes and transforming these processes into maintainable, flexible, and configurable software systems. Candidates must be able to show the ability to breakdown a business process into roles, domain objects, state transition diagrams, and workflow. Additionally, candidates must show a firm understanding of design patterns, particularly separation of concerns. Candidates should be self-starters comfortable with gathering requirements and interacting with end-users to expand and improve application functionality.



The ideal candidate is a Perl expert who is well-versed in the more advanced features of the language, including duck typing, closures, and functional composition. Additionally candidates should have a firm understanding of the Oracle database, including schema creation and the use of explain plan to optimize queries. An exceptional candidate would also have the ability to write web application GUIs, including the use of Javascript and AJAX.



Required skills:
Perl
HTML/CSS/Javascript/AJAX
Apache/mod_perl configuration and deployment
Oracle (DDL,DML,PL/SQL)
CVS/Subversion (including the ability to branch and merge)
Ability to develop in a LINUX environment



Helpful skills:
Java/J2EE/JBoss/Hibernate
Python
SOAP
XSLT