工作学习 / IT杂谈 / what should I stress on computer skill?I have worked for 10 years.(use VMS,VB,PB, Delphi ).This year I began to learn Java.Now I do a project with 'VisiBroker for java' ,Jsp,Java, Jbulider, iplanet, Html,sun 420.
1>Is "VisiBroker for java" popular in CA?
2>Do you think I can find a job within 6 months?
3>what should I stress on computer skill?
Thanks!
-guest:steven;
2000-9-20{329}(#8972@0)
Put more emphasize on your English skillsYour computer skills are good enough. It
really depends on how good your English is .
Search www.workopolis.com and do some
study on the current IT job market
-domma(smilecat);
2000-9-20{166}(#9002@0)
just signed in want to talk to you more latter
-bigmouth(bigmouth);
2000-10-31(#12671@0)
I can understand 85-90% special english,How much gap do you think?How's my chance to find a java job in Voucouver within 4 months?
-zlx(steven);
2000-10-24(#11955@0)
Please do not be over-optimistic about your English. If you wan to have IT jobs, please go to Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary... . Better not Vancouver.
-jabber(jabber);
2000-10-25(#12042@0)
I just want to how much percent I should understand at least when I listen to radio"standard english"?Do you think I should get a java certification before lanfing?Thanks for your attention.
-zlx(steven);
2000-10-25(#12112@0)
In my eyes, practising on some tools such as Tomcat, Java Web Server, and Jbuilder,
Visual Age for Java is more important than Java certificate.
-jabber(jabber);
2000-10-26(#12184@0)
agree,butI agree with you. I began doing java at the end of 1997 and got the java2 certification on August 5. I don't think it helps much in java or or at least programming skills. what else? oh, mine! it's 11.00 pm, I've to go back home. To be continued tomorrow.
-bigmouth(bigmouth);
2000-10-31{258}(#12675@0)
Java in VancouverAs I am working in Vancouver and months ago I was hunting in the job market here, maybe I can tell you something useful.
Java is very hot here now and there are many chances. It's better if you also have database skills. Language is very important and mabye that's what you should really take care of. - Imagine if you can talk with recruiters continuously for 30 minutes with technical questions in english?
-peterlf(fromZtoA);
2000-10-25{413}(#12132@0)
haha, I mean 30 minutes in telephone
-peterlf(fromZtoA);
2000-10-25(#12133@0)
FromZtoA, no problem, I can argue away the recruiter on the phone....:-):-):
-jabber(jabber);
2000-10-26(#12185@0)
FromZtoA, since so many jobs in your city, should I come down?
-jabber(jabber);
2000-10-26(#12200@0)
Oh, welcome! Only companies here cannot afford so much...
-peterlf(fromZtoA);
2000-10-27(#12241@0)
I don't expect too much, how about 70or 80K?
-jabber(jabber);
2000-10-27(#12269@0)
Really? Definitely possible. Last month I contacted a USA company in vancouver and they had contract of USD50-60/hour.
-peterlf(fromZtoA);
2000-10-27(#12290@0)
In USA, my rate should be $50-75 depending upon projects, positions..
-jabber(jabber);
2000-10-28(#12385@0)
FromZtoA,How do you think my job chance in Vancouver compare to Toronto?I mean,assume if I can get a offer whthin 3months in Toronto,then because there are less chance in
Vancouver,maybe the time is 5 or 6 months.
I just want to know the chance rate(chance/people)
of the two city. I like the weather in Vancouver,but I am afraid it will take me much longer to find a job than in Toronto.So I am happy to see you in Vancouver,please give your advice.
By the way,Do tou mind telling me how long it take you to get a java job?What kind of job is it?
-zlx(steven);
2000-10-27{482}(#12258@0)
Much less jobs here than in Toronto. I think it should be 1/5 - 1/10 rate compared to the number in toronto.Now I work as database designer, not with java. I got a chance the first week here, anyway I reclined it since i don't like the company. I got the current job the third week.
-peterlf(fromZtoA);
2000-10-27{175}(#12291@0)
Then what is rate of computer programmer landing in Vancouver compare to toronto? Your English and computer skill must be very good since you find a job in such short time!I will be happy if I can find a job within 3 months.
-zlx(steven);
2000-10-28(#12312@0)
To answer your question...I would like to have a chance to be in Vancouver International Airport for a whole day to ask new immigrants from China and note down if they are computer programmer and then if they are going to Vancouver, or Toronto. But how about these people landing directly at Toronto? And those guys like Jabber entering Canada directly through the land boundary?
So maybe only CIC can answer your question...
-peterlf(fromZtoA);
2000-10-30{402}(#12563@0)
Thank both of you! I will put more atttion on english and computer then I make my decision by th end of this year.Hope we can meet next Feb in CA.
-zlx(steven);
2000-11-1(#12737@0)