I’ve been thrilled at the kind of response I’ve gotten in my job search. I’ve gotten more calls in response to my resume than I’ve ever gotten in other job searches. It’s amazing. I seem to get a callback every other day.
One thing I’ve done differently than in the past is to spend an enormous amount of time typing cover letters. I’ve spent at least one hour crafting each letter, and two hours in some cases. My resoning is that this is the first thing employers see. If I can’t make my case in the first three sentences, I’m a goner.
I’ve applied for interesting jobs dealing with Linux and/or LDAP. I have also broadend my location requirements in an effort to see what’s out there. For instance, I had one phone interview in Burlington last week and tomorrow I’m off to Wilmington for an interview. I don’t know if either one is worth moving or a long commute, but its worth a look. At the very least, I get experience in interviewing and can check out how companies are using Linux.
And in tomorrow’s case, I get a fun day in Wilmington. Kelly and Hallie will be joining me, so it’ll be the first time Hallie’s been to the beach.
Life could be worse, eh