I'd been actively searching for a job/externship here in Hampton Roads VA, but had not had any luck. Recently, I was offered a job which (during my interview) was told it was a great 'step in the right direction' towards my career goal and that I could eventually transfer into the coding dept - YEAH I thought.
Today I contacted HR to get some guidance regarding my career path --- and was told that they never hire coders without a minimum of 5 years experience and most of their coders come from other companies....
So, I guess I'm just looking to be told 'hang in there'! but right now I'm beyond depressed over it ---- and thinking of eating the entire 1/2 gallon of chocolate icecream in my freezer!
I have 10 years experience as a full-charge bookkeeper, was payroll manager at a CPA firm, and worked as a patient advocate---- there is nothing I can't do---- I just need someone to give me a chance to show them what I can do.
Thanks for listening --I feel better now, but I may still hit the icecream!
Today I contacted HR to get some guidance regarding my career path --- and was told that they never hire coders without a minimum of 5 years experience and most of their coders come from other companies....
So, I guess I'm just looking to be told 'hang in there'! but right now I'm beyond depressed over it ---- and thinking of eating the entire 1/2 gallon of chocolate icecream in my freezer!
I have 10 years experience as a full-charge bookkeeper, was payroll manager at a CPA firm, and worked as a patient advocate---- there is nothing I can't do---- I just need someone to give me a chance to show them what I can do.
Thanks for listening --I feel better now, but I may still hit the icecream!