slave labor for pc repair
here is are 2 prize listings from craigslist:lokat what they want to pay for the expertise they want in position #2
Date: 2010-03-03, 11:29AM EST
Reply to:
job-sf7s2-1626479349@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Dear Craigslist Candidate:
Our client moved locations and is looking for someone that can lug and plug. This is a PC Support position for a candidate to work on a contract basis. The client would like someone right out of school with a degree in Computer Science.
No professional experience is OK. Need to be sharp and ready to learn.
This position is Monday thru Friday.
If you are interested and meet the qualification, please send resume ASAP.
Location: Wayne, NJ
Compensation: $10/hr
Junior IT Position (Downtown)
Date: 2010-03-04, 8:39PM EST
Reply to:
job-uvfvg-1629053542@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
CASO Inc. is seeking a junior solutions engineer with preferred experience installing, configuring and supporting enterprise content management platforms, business process workflows and imaging software products such as Documentum ApplicationXtender, Digitech, Kofax, Captiva and Teleform. Foundation IT skills are 2 years experience with window servers, Microsoft databases, websites, enterprise software implementations, SQL, active directory, internet sites, firewalls, storage arrays and so on. This is a customer facing role so the right candidate will complement excellent IT skills with very good interpersonal skills.
CASO is a New York City based company offering a comprehensive selection of document imaging software, document management software, electronic forms software, and document imaging equipment, document scanning and microfilming services. We are intensely focused on tailoring systems and services to achieve each client’s specific needs. Our clientele includes fortune 500 companies.
Job description - Solutions Engineer (Junior)
The Junior Solutions Engineer is responsible for assisting with diverse technical deliverables including: pre-sales support, software installations, database configurations, writing SOWs; and designing, implementing and supporting content management solutions and business process automations. The engineer also supports workstations, laptops, networks, web sites, firewalls and office technologies for clients and internally. This position requires the ability to learn how to effectively define, estimate, track and implement technical deliverables for multiple simultaneous client implementations. Above average communication skills including experience dealing with key clients, time-pressured users and executive management is required.
Education: 4-year Degree in MIS or Computer Science is preferred but not mandatory for the individual with significant experience in IT.
Certification Preferred: MSCE (will consider MCPs)
Foundational Technical Skills (2 or more)
- 1 years administration of windows servers, networks (hardware and software)
- 1 years administration of windows databases, internet sites and enterprise applications
- 1 years project management on system implementations or 3 years technical manager
- 1 year .NET / SQL programming experience
Specialized Technical Skills:
Experience implementing ANY of the following products:
- EMC Documentum - ApplicationXtender Suite
- Kofax, Cardiff, Captiva Software, etc.
- Documentum Content Management Products
- Filenet Products - Image, Form, Report, Capture, etc.
Travel required: occasional with a 45 minute maximum commute from our downtown Manhattan office.
Compensation: $20/hour plus benefits & paid vacation
Craig's List should be renamed "Slave Labor Listings". The worst is film business jobs. I constantly see ads looking for sound editors, Final Cut Pro editors, After Effects editors and the like, with pay of basically $10 a hour. AND they are looking for someone with their OWN equipment, a 4 years degree, years of experience, etc, etc. Why would someone buy $15,000 worth of equipment (that will slowly become obsolete) to struggle in this business? Believe it or not there ARE people whoring themselves out in order to "build a resume" -- trouble is indie productions are still NEVER going to have the budget to pay anything more than "slave labor" rates. I don't know how people survive in the indie film business.
This is why I am working towards doing computer repair.
Yes real professional ad there
