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Old 05-02-2008, 10:08 AM
 
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I'm a college-educated female with 15+ years of work experience; I dress well, I'm responsible and hard-working, and I steer clear of drinking, drugs and drama.

I'm looking for a job that pays a competitive salary, provides benefits and doesn't involve running a cash register or flipping burgers.

My degree and experience are NOT in the medical or high-tech field. (I would consider myself a generalist, with expertise in writing and editing.) Is that the kiss of death in Pittsburgh?

Maybe some of you wiser individuals out there can offer your insight. Is finding a job in Pittsburgh all about college/high school connections? Is it all about networking? Do you find certain job sites to be more helpful?

Or is my plan to move to a region with a better economy the best course of action?

No snarky replies, please.
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Old 05-02-2008, 10:55 AM
 
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I'm not too far out of college - only a few years - but every success I've had in "nailing a job" has been due to networking.

I don't know exactly what your experience is, but Carnegie Museum of Art is currently hiring for a Head of Publications. See Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Home for employment opps.
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Old 05-02-2008, 10:50 PM
 
Location: Erie, PA
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In western PA, it's all about "who you know" and who you are related to.
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Old 05-03-2008, 02:20 AM
 
Location: Los Angeles Area
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Networking.
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Old 05-03-2008, 10:24 AM
 
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Networking.
Try moving to a city that actually HAS jobs.
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Old 05-03-2008, 01:45 PM
 
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In 2006 the Pittsburgh region hired new people for over SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND jobs. So let's keep the snarky replies to yourself especially since the original poster specifically asked for it.

Geezus, deja vu.

I agree that networking will help immensely. We've had people on this forum claim they've posted on monster.com (people also not in health-care or technology) and have had half a dozen job offers within 24 hours and other people who post that claim to have been out of work for 18 months. I think A LOT has to do with your level of ambition. My brother has been struggling to find a good job but he's also lazy. In the last few months he FINALLY got a fire under his ass and has been very ambitious with the help of my dad. Since then, he's been interviewed for several EXTREMELY good jobs. Sadly, he has made it more than once to the final two candidates and as luck would have it has lost them. However, SOMEONE is obviously getting them.

I do NOT agree it's about who you know. I have MANY friends from Duquesne who are from Cleveland and Baltimore that don't have ANY connections in Pittsburgh whatsoever (except college buds) and they have been very successful. Good luck to you!!
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Old 05-05-2008, 05:18 PM
 
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I'm a college-educated female with 15+ years of work experience; I dress well, I'm responsible and hard-working, and I steer clear of drinking, drugs and drama.

I'm looking for a job that pays a competitive salary, provides benefits and doesn't involve running a cash register or flipping burgers.

My degree and experience are NOT in the medical or high-tech field. (I would consider myself a generalist, with expertise in writing and editing.) Is that the kiss of death in Pittsburgh?

Maybe some of you wiser individuals out there can offer your insight. Is finding a job in Pittsburgh all about college/high school connections? Is it all about networking? Do you find certain job sites to be more helpful?

Or is my plan to move to a region with a better economy the best course of action?

No snarky replies, please.
What is your area of expertise? In what field is your college major? In what field is your experience? I'm having trouble determining what you are looking for ... and perhaps your prospective employers are, as well. In today's workforce, specialization in a given area is viturally a necessity ... and I think that holds true in any metro area, not just Pittsburgh.
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Old 05-08-2008, 03:20 PM
 
Location: City of Pittsburgh
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It is who you know, trust me..it is.
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Old 05-08-2008, 04:39 PM
 
Location: New to Pittsburgh
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Are you actually in Pittsburgh or are you applying from another location, hoping to nail down a job and then move? I'm in the second grouping and it's tough to get going. Nobody wants to consider you until you're up there and ready to meet in person. Even though I have a degree and experience (also in technical writing), I'm going to just go to a job agency because I need to get something going immediately when my husband and I move up there in mid-June.
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Old 05-08-2008, 07:15 PM
 
Location: Syracuse
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It is who you know, trust me..it is.
We just landed two high tech jobs and we don't know a soul in Pittsburgh. So there is hope out there.

I suggest attending job fairs (google/check the newpapers) and directly applying on the websites of companies/institutions that interest you. Make sure in your cover letter you show how your skills could fill the position.
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