This computer is a relic, and the same applies to me. However, a headhunter approached me today to discuss a position using technology I'm familiar with at the bank I used to work for. Of course, only a person familiar with the Bank's IT department would have a clue (from this email) about the organization and area for which a person is being recruited.
Greetings!!
Hope you’re doing well!
I came across your resume on the job board and wanted to share the below
opportunity with you and see if this is something you would be
interested in discussing.
Please reply back with a copy of your UPDATED RESUME in word format if this is of interest to you and feel free to call me at xxx-yyy-zzzz or let me know a good number and best time to call you back.
Would welcome Referrals.
Location: New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA
Duration: 12 months initial contract & high possibility of extension
Need to come in the office one day/week
Key Skills: Hands-on Mainframe Programmer, COBOL, CICS, VSAM, DB2
In depth knowledge of IBM Mainframe z/OS environment with current hands on development, coding experience
Must have knowledge of programming languages COBOL, CICS
Experience with file systems VSAM
Strong knowledge of JCL/TSO/ISPF
Understanding of DB2 a plus
Should be able to run and analyze test jobs for various testing needs of QA/ UAT teams
Must have good communication skills, interaction with UAT and business teams
Will be supporting maintenance of critical applications in production, enhancements and new development projects
Experience with COBOL upgrade, reengineering and re-platforming of mainframe applications
The giveaway to me is the location of the position AND the technologies used. My old application didn't use DB2, but had everything else in the alphabet soup contained in the above blurb. So, I sent this headhunter my current resume, and a note mentioning that I've been retired for a while, but would be interested in getting back in the game for a while. Mind you, I want to find out if it is the area from which I was laid off 8 years ago, as this would be the ultimate laugh for me.
Keep your fingers crossed....
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