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The thread discusses the ongoing challenge of filling IT job positions despite high unemployment rates, with Microsoft highlighting this issue in a Senate testimony. A job seeker expresses frustration at difficulty entering the IT field without experience, while another user suggests that the problem might lie in how tech departments search for candidates. Overall, the sentiment reflects concern over the experience barrier and difficulty newcomers face in breaking into IT.

JMH

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Despite the fact that the national unemployment rate is hovering above 9%, hi-tech companies are finding it tougher than ever to fill all of their open positions, a Microsoft official said.
"Filling our talent need remains a serious challenge," said Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith, in testimony this week before the Senate Judiciary Committee's subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security.

Microsoft: Thousands Of IT Jobs Going Unfilled -- InformationWeekMicrosoft: Thousands Of IT Jobs Going Unfilled - windows Blog
 

NaiyaShamiso

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I'm not lazy nor stupid. Though I do find it hard to find a good job in the IT market. It is discouraging that I want to start at the bottom and make my way to Senior Tech, but can't even get my foot in the door. I would be happy as being a Senior Tech's assistant and then prove that I can do more. Training and learning from the better and making a name for myself. This is what I want, though it seems so far away.
 

cliffordcooley

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I'm available!!!


I'm thinking the problem is the Tech's and the Tech Department don't know where or how to look.
 

TechGoudy

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I don't believe this. It's so hard to find a job in IT without experience. No one is wiling to hire a person without job experience which is sad.