Any tech companies hiring in Maryland?

[High_Jumbllama]

After succoming to the downturn in the U.S. tech economy late last year. I have been struggling to find "decent" work. Resumes go unanaswered. Phone calls are useless. I think some of my problem is that I have no certifications so businesses needing tech people shy away from me and go for certified employees. And most other companies see my computer qualifications and shy away thinking either I would could get a computer tech related job elsewhere. Kinda thinking "Why would he bother applying here?!" It's pretty bad when even Home Depot won't call you.

If this is inappropriate to ask here I can close the thread, but any ideas on specific companies to apply for would be appreciated. My previous experience in general involves setting up and maintaining a Windows 2000 network including mortgage and credit database software as well as four years of Software Quality Assurance, Tech Support/Customer Service, and Compatability testing (hardware and OS).

[Gurm]

Join the club. Certain areas just suck right now. The Lehigh Valley, PA is one of them. I have exactly the same situation as you - had a great job (easy to find) a year and a half ago, which was then eliminated (company got sold out) and have had NOTHING since.

Resumes go unanswered, phone calls are useless. I had a recruiter tell me not to expect more than $15/hr., despite my certifications, 10 years of experience in the industry, impressive resume, and college education.

Meanwhile, in New England, life goes on as usual - plenty of jobs. Hopefully, Julie gets relocated up there and things will perk up.

- Gurm

[Dilitante1]

Meanwhile, in New England, life goes on as usual - plenty of jobs. Hopefully, Julie
gets relocated up there and things will perk up.

what planet? I havent done any tech related work since last fall, true I am still working on my certs officially, but I have 6 years hands on with hardware and networks and unless you have a bachelors in CS AND are a database guru AND can program in 3 languages....you wont find much around the Boston area

[Gurm]

Not Boston, true.

- Gurm

[Greebe]

I'd be willing to bet that when Boston is concerned that includes the rest of Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire ie all of the north east US in the High Tech pits

[Gurm]

I actually turned up a few interesting hits in the Providence/Groton/Norwich area that Julie is hoping to relocate us to.

- Gurm