I am a Computer Science graduate with distinction from a reputed college in Mumbai University. I have been working in Tata Consultancy Services since past one year. When I had joined the company, I was quite certain of getting a development project as my programming and analytical skills are quite good. But due to some unforeseen circumstances I was forced to take up a 24x7 support project. I was told my Project Manager that the project entails development but after getting into the project I realized that it doesn't. Besides some basic Unix Commands which anybody can mug up, my project hardly involves any technology to boast of. Only thing we are supposed to do is to monitor email queries and work on a predefined set of rules to resolve them. It hardly offers me any scope to demonstrate my skills. On top of everything the rigor of working in rotating shift is taking toll on my health too. I spoke to my PM about not wanting to work in the project any more but to no avail. He is not ready to release me from the project.
I have made up my mind to leave this company by the end of next month once my appraisal is over (I will have to break the 2 yr bond). I have not yet applied to any other company. Do you think I have a chance of landing up a better job in another company with just 1 year of experience. I wish to project myself as having worked in development project to my prospective employer. I have obtained certifications in Java and Oracle and have a sound technical knowledg
