Bernie Penkin ⋅ Vancouver, WA U.S. Coast Guard, Chief Petty Officer ⋅ 24 years served

Thank you for the info Pat. I will check out the job.

Pat Killeen ⋅ Lake Oswego, OR American National Insurance a Family of Companies ⋅ 5 years experience

We are not IT security but offer community sales agents position in your area , see our career position we posted on this site (multi-line agent career position in Lake Oswego), key word Lake Oswego would work. Pat Killeen

Bernie Penkin ⋅ Vancouver, WA U.S. Coast Guard, Chief Petty Officer ⋅ 24 years served

Hello Stephen,

Thanks for the info. I have contacted a few recruiters and am working with them.

Bernie

Stefan Beyer ⋅ Kirkland, WA Wipro Ltd ⋅ 12 years experience

Finding an IT staffing agency should be a good avenue to pursue. They'll help line you up with a job that meets your goals and qualifications. Be sure to apply through different agencies so you can find a recruiter who works as hard at finding you a job as you do.

If you find a job that's looking for 1-3 years experience, you might be able to get away with applying for it. You'll need to be able to demonstrate how your strengths can offset the lack of experience, and your years of experience in the military should help mitigate that issue.

Often these companies oversell the requirements of a job, and I can't recall a job I got where I matched 100% of the qualifications. Generally I'd just submit my resume anyway and leave it up to them to say no.

Bernie Penkin ⋅ Vancouver, WA U.S. Coast Guard, Chief Petty Officer ⋅ 24 years served

Hello Cindy,

Thanks for the link. I will email you with my contact information and would like to talk to you about possible employment opportunities.

Bernie Penkin

Cindy Hooker ⋅ Oregon City, OR Gold Dog Consulting ⋅ 25 years experience

Hi Bernie,

I recommend connecting with Vets In Tech. There is Portland groups starting up. http://www.vetsintech.co/jobs/
There is a networking group named Start- Up Grind. You can find them on Meet-up.
Also, let me know if you want to connect. I have met with some employers recently who want to hire veterans. You can reach me at cindy@golddogconsulting.com .
Best Wishes,
Cindy

Bernie Penkin ⋅ Vancouver, WA U.S. Coast Guard, Chief Petty Officer ⋅ 24 years served

Thanks for the advice. I graduated from Capella University in March of this year.

Bernie

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco, CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

Where did you attend college, and what was your major?

Have you or are you earning IT certifications? See VCTP Syracuse.

Find a local chapter of ISACA, join, request a mentor and get involved.

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