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I looked around and did see anything about sites/listings for current software (ie - SDE) openings.

Unfortunately I'm on my way to being unemployed so I've been searching around as much as possible trying to find good search mediums.

Any of you out there know of some good places to check? I've been browsing Dice, Solo Gig, CL, and a few others.
 
What is your skill set? Where are you located?

The place I work is looking to hire a several people.
 
Craigslist (I know you mentioned it already - but just about every IT person I know (except those that work at Google/MSFT) found their job via craigslist.... and even those companies are starting to use craigslist more these days).
 
monster.com, plus directly to the jobs page of your favorite company.

The company where I work is hiring, as well.
 
Mike's advice is good. Look at job listings for company you want to work at. Can also apply here at MSFT, there are still openings :)
 
I've applied directly at the career pages of several companies, and have used dice.com. First job I got someone had my resume and called me. My current job I got because the company found me on dice.com. You'll usually get bombarded by recruiters but that's the way things work.
 
In my experience, monster and dice are worthless for actually finding positions unless you're doing the interchangeable Java/.NET corporate cog contract thing. It's still worth having your resume up there for recruiters to find.
 
I see the large sites as having a hook in the water. If you have a decent resume, you'll get calls. Most of them will be for terrible positions, but it's up to you to decide what you want and accept and reject positions. You can also use these calls to feel out what people are paying, what prices and packages are in your market, and what interest your resume is drawing.

It can take patience and thought, but lots less so than actually writing software.

You might also try and talk with recruitment firms directly. Getting your resume in front of a head hunter can give you a chance to practice interviewing, get feedback on your resume, and get an ally in your search for a job.
 
Thanks guys.

I'm in Tacoma,WA - though at this point I'd relocate anywhere in WA. As far as skill sets - C#, VB6/.NET, ASP/.NET, and SQL mainly.
 
What kind of software are you writing? Why no C++? How many years' experience?
 
william_fontaine said:
Bah, C++ is the ugliness. Much rather just write C.
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Old man alert! Haha j/k. But have you tried creating a profile on LinkedIn, or just get in contact with people you knew in college or co-workers from previous jobs. Most jobs are attained through some sort of networking. Helps skip the automated resume shredder that applying online can happen. Also, recruiters are not a bad option either. You give them your resume and let them know what you want and they will hook you up. Lots of companies use recruiters to fill jobs quickly, such as someone quitting.
 
Dice.com, but I found all my jobs through networking between my old bosses, etc.
 
I only have a couple years professional development. Which was all spent writing code for police and government agencies. I figure my best bet is going to be government work (simply being familiar with most already as well as having the security clearance for most things).

I did C++ in college and rarely work with it on my own. We were a MS shop so everything was either VB6, ASP, or .NET so there wasn't a reason (read: no money for employee training) for me to venture to other languages.
 
Do you have any friends in other companies? College buddies? What about state/local government lists? I don't know about WA, but in CA I just needed to take a 'state programming exam' and then I was on the hiring list and received several inquiries about open positions.
 
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