Posts Tagged ‘IT job’
Sending Cover Letters Electronically
Selling yourself is critical when searching for a job. As we have stressed, it’s important to sell yourself in an interview. However, to get that IT job interview, you must first sell yourself in your resume. However, before you send that resume, you actually have a chance to sell yourself in a cover letter. This is…
Read MoreUpdating Your Resume
As an information technology professional, you are consistently using the various IT skills that you have acquired. You’re also exposed to new technologies that help you master your craft. If you are an IT professional who is always on the lookout for new technical job opportunities, you need to make sure to keep track and…
Read MoreGetting That Reference
When you are a job seeker, you will be applying to many IT jobs. IT recruiters and hiring managers will want to know about the various experiences you have had during your career. They will also want to know about how well you worked with others and interacted with your previous employers. This is when…
Read MoreHow to Prepare For IT Job Fairs
It is that time of the year again, where career fairs are popping up everywhere. If you are back at school finishing up your MBA or your bachelor’s degree, you may need to start looking for that IT job. There are a few things you will need to keep in mind when attending these IT…
Read MoreIT job Interviewing – Uncommon Sense
Most candidates make the same mistakes during an interview. Many don’t even realize they are creating a negative first impression. Don’t forget, as soon as you walk through the door, you’re being assessed. Often, mistakes are subtle, but why waive a red flag with an employer if you can avoid it? Here are some important…
Read MoreLinkedIn – Get Connected, Get Recruited
– LinkedIn is the best way to get your name in cyberspace (in a good way!). Your LinkedIn profile is an online resume for you, and it’s a way for you to get your resume in front of people without actually sending it. It’s your BRAND. This means, that the quality of your LinkedIn profile…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for IT Job Seekers!
Challenge your Existing IT Job Search System As you begin your technical job search, keeping track of various companies and roles within those companies seems easy enough. As time goes on, and you apply for more roles and work with additional IT Recruiters and IT Staffing companies, the list can seem endless! Sooner or later…
Read MoreKeeping it Simple on a Resume
It may be that time again when you as an high-tech professional are thinking about whether this IT job you currently have is worth it or you may just want to update your resume. Regardless of your reasons, you need to always think about keeping your qualifications to 1-2 pages maximum. The simpler the better.…
Read MoreHiring from the best of the best
As a hiring manger, you want to choose an IT professional from a highly skilled pool of candidates. Although nobody wants to settle, most IT managers don’t have time to interview, never mind sort through, dozens of resumes. Therefore, the best option is turning to an IT recruiting agency that already has connections to prospective…
Read MoreHow to Gain Experience with New Technologies
With so many software and hardware systems on the market today, IT job seekers need to stay current with new technologies. If you feel like you are falling behind on your skills, then look to take on a contract position to gain exposure to specific technologies. Additionally, look to take classes. There are free classes…
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