Re: Is this off topic?

Sorry for such a drawn out message, but I think it will assist those that
may be seeking some answers to this.

I have found in the past, that finding employment in this field is not as
easy as it seems.  Not only does your background have to fit exactly into
place with a company, but the experience (in the eyes of the prospective
employer) does also.

I have worked around computers most of the past 18 years and have yet to
find a company that would hire me in as a designer/developer in any
capacity.  Not one to lay down and take what others think I am due, I now
own 3 businesses (2 development + 1 hosting) and have a wider range of
production than my local competitors. (perhaps this year we can take enough
time to update our 2 year old site to current standards)

What I am saying is, no matter what everyone else believes to be happening
(whether its easy to find work or just to find the right position) there are
always opportunities that are available to those that show promise and are
willing to learn.

My personal recommendation:  find what you do best and work towards that
goal.
If you have an eye for graphics and have a creative mind, then work on the
actual design portion of web sites (good designers with an eye for layouts
are hard to find from what I see right now),  if your better at programming,
work a bit harder and you will find your niche in this area.  If you are an
abilities cover a wide range of aspects in development, then search that
area or gear up for an Internet sales position.

It is the same for any position that one is seeking.  ** LOOK - LEARN -
LISTEN **

Personally, I am always looking for fresh talent.  I may not always be in
the market for these people when they are seeking employment, but I file
those that show potential for future reference.

Whether this was off topic or not, it covered a question that must have
crossed many minds during the past year.  It definitely deserved the best
answer I could give.

Scott A. Choitz


----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard and Jolene Johnson" <jonric(at)tx3.net>
To: <hwg-basics(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 10:42 AM
Subject: Is this off topic?


> I am wondering just what the job market for web designers/developers is
like
> in general.  I am in a one year web design program in the Seattle area,
and
> I am hearing from students who are about to graduate that they can't find
> any job prospects, not even working for free.  Would it be too much to ask
> what types of employment some of you have, how you got there, and what
> skills you had to have to get there?  I can't see myself doing anything
> other than web work, but feel very bummed out about my future.
>
> Jolene Johnson
>
>

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