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Old 05-07-2008, 05:07 AM
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Once he gets his first position he will be on the inside. So many of the jobs are never posted and are filled by knowing someone. Small market here and everybody knows everyone. It will be easier in the future.

I know this doesn't help much but is true.Many jobs go to the market via recruiters. many recruiters have the same positions. However some get an exclusive or some employers only work with certain recruiters. IBM only uses two companies when they fill a position. There is a shortage of good PM's here so the work is there even in the current economy.

It can be difficult breaking into a new area as you don't have any local referees or people who know about positions being filled. It would be the ame no matter where you go.

Having been a PM in the IT business here I fully know the drill here. It is by no means a closed market but tight knit community. Once inside and he makes a few friends Neil won't have an issue in the future. It is his job to work himself out of a job. So looking for a job is never ending and nature of eh business. Someone like Alcatel is big and he may never need go to another organization.

On the other side if you screw up everyone will know. That is life in New Zealand. Not sure if my post helps you but trying to give some encouragement.

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Well.........

Alcatel called this afternoon to tell Neil they were sending out a job offer/contract via courier today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!
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Well, wouldn't ya know, they finally pulled their fingers out!

That's great news, Beth - big congratulations to Neil
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Thank goodness it all came good in the end. Hurray!
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Oh Beth, that is wonderful news .... many congratulations. Bet you both must be overjoyed and relieved?

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BIG Congratulations, that must be such a weight of your minds
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Thats brilliant news
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Hi Beth and Neil
Get the glasses out I think we have all been keeping everything crossed for you both
Good luck, Neil will love the buzz in Wellington and the coffee culture
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Hi,
Congrats to you and family!! Hubby is working in Wellington too hence I've been following your thread. So glad to hear the great news!
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Thanks for all the responses guys.

It's such a relief to finally have something- Neil can't wait to get started. We can get Jessica enrolled in school after the holidays and start to get some sort of routine together.

We have shared a bottle of bubbley between us tonight

Who knows- maybe Neil will bump into some of the other hubbys down there.
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