Re: I want to be oracle master.

From: Karsten Farrell <kfarrell_at_belgariad.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 19:05:03 GMT
Message-ID: <zPyy9.1272$uU6.73956465@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com>

Jim Kennedy wrote:
> A better command of English would help. You say you are in the UK and to me
> that means English. If you had said you were in a country where English is
> not the main language then I wouldn't suggest better English writing skills.
> I just helped one of the guys at work sort through a ton of resumes for an
> IT job - I am in the US - and we rejected a lot of resumes from people who
> did not take the time to:
> 1. Check their spelling.
> 2. Violated basic grammatical rules where complete sentences were expected.
> (eg the cover letter)
> 3. Left off the requested cover letter. (poor attention to detail, no
> writing sample)
>

I too am in the US ... but where I live (Southern California) there are more Spanish speaking people than English speaking. And many with other very strong accents that makes them difficult to understand at times. I don't think the world is as small as it once was. We can't expect *everyone* in any given country to speak the same language.

But your posting does point out nicely one particular, sometimes arbitrary, method of rejecting resumes.

> Skills are important. However, good communication skills are part of the
> job. Use proper grammar for the language the job is in. I don't mean use
> "fancy" words, just clear communication. Think about the poor sod reading
> all those resumes. Make it fun, make it interesting, make it so they want
> to call you up and ask about your work experience. Make the resume, without
> lying, fit the requirements for the job.
>

I once said in my cover letter that I wanted to move my career from its current cul-de-sac. The interviewer didn't hire me, but he wanted to see what kind of person would come up with such an analogy.

> Just trying to give you some constructive pointers. I hope it helps.
> Jim
>

And I realize you are just trying to help ... and in that vein, I hope you don't take my comments in the wrong light. I know I've been called to task on more than one occasion for forgetting how 'global' the internet really is.

> "ITWOLF" <it_wolf2003_at_yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:77a5fc7a.0211060732.814332d_at_posting.google.com...
>

>>Hello,
>>
>>I'm a 30 years old IT engineer with 3 years experience in nokia
>>switching platform doing SW integration for dx200. Anyway currently
>>I'm in UK and I'm not working and frankly I CAN't FINAD A JOB AND
>>THAT'S MAKE ME FEEL TIRED. No one need my experience. And all what I
>>see is oracle job add are every where. Now I tried to look how I can
>>study oracle but it cost a lot for only few days course, University's
>>just forget about it, I need skill and not papers.
>>Anyone can tell where and how to get the bloody skills of oracle.
>>Thanks and I hope you can help.
>>
>>Lost Wolf

>

As a 59-year-old DBA, I see the other side of the coin. Most employers see me as *way* over-qualified (and ready for the retirement home). Thankfully, my current employer chose to overlook that. But no one should switch careers simply because there are more jobs available on the other side of the "grass is greener" fence. You should always choose a career that matches your personality and temperament. Being a DBA (even an old one) matches mine. Received on Thu Nov 07 2002 - 13:05:03 CST