ReplyThe majority of the hiring here is by referral. It seems that over the years every tech meets every other tech at the supply house. As a 7th year man, you would be a 638 Journeyman, experience wise. I would make a great resume, complete with a letter of recomendation from your present employer and perhaps a copy of your driving record. I would ask for 4th year man pay until you prove yourself($29.50/hr plus bennies). Go to the website of the MCAA of NY. I believe they have a list of their members. Email your resume to them. I wouldn't just email info @ xyzco. Go to each website and get the contact name for an exec or service department at least. Then follow up with a call requesting an interview. Call between 6:30 and 7:30, before things get hectic. In the winter you could probably stretch that to 8. After 8 just hit the road and visit the shops you sent resumes to. Buy an unlimited monthly metro card, which will give you unlimited train and bus rides for a 30 day period. Don't waste your time with 638. They do little for their members, never mind for a non member.
When formulating your resume remember that you have a few things against you right off the bat. You don't know your way around the city, don't know parking rules (which are confusing), don't know if you can handle the fast pace of the city, don't know local codes, etc. Try to address these resistance points. Familiarize yourself with the local codes, mention that you have studied maps of NY and perhaps that you have your own GPS for backup, etc.
Good luck, it's a great place to live and work.
