Your resume is the first impression you give a recruiter or hiring manager. Even things as little as the name of your document to the length of the resume are things you can be sure they’ll notice. To increase your chances of landing an interview, make sure you follow these three resume rules. Read more…
Exploring the benefits of working in Information Technology
There are over 100,000 IT companies in the United States and over 2 million people working in IT. Every year, this industry continues to grow. According to SelectUSA.gov, the industry has been increasing revenues by four percent the past 10 years. There are many benefits in working in Informational Technology. Read more…
According to a survey conducted by careerbuilder.com, more than one in five employers search social media networking sites for candidate screening purposes. Although lawyers advise against it, as it could open doors to discrimination lawsuits, the proof is the pudding. Employers are doing it anyway, and the question is: What are you doing to ensure a positive impression? Read more…
In the technological community, the value of IT Certifications has long been a topic of debate. In an effort to resolve the question of whether certifications play an integral role in career advancement or if they are of limited value, the job search website Dice, which services only the IT field, conducted a survey. Read more…
A plethora of online tests claim a link between our personalities and our preference of snack foods, animals, and even colors. Those kinds of tests consist of questions that only you would have the answer to. There is a less conspicuous personality marker that many employees may not be aware of. One that shouts loud and clear to your co-workers, prospective clients, and bosses about what kind of person you are. With most Americans spending longer days at the office, and more time away from home, it’s easy to see why the desk has become such a magnet for self-expression. Read more…
Let’s face it, you go job hunting for several reasons. Often times, it may be that you fall into the unemployed, underemployed and unhappily employed category, which serves as the engine that kick starts your hunt for the “perfect” or “almost perfect” job opportunity.
Armed with the tools for your hunt (including your well penned resume) you are about to stir the interest of what could be your next boss. From the moment you get that call for the interview, you must immediately become an award winning researcher/investigator gleaning all the vital information you can find on the company. Read more…
Social networking is growing each and every day, but there are still a lot of job seekers out there who are avoiding it, saying it’s confusing, a passing fad, or not worth the time. But the truth is, there are so many opportunities in this world, and social networking helps us to reach a larger audience and make the world a smaller place. And ultimately, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Meetups, and more can really make a huge difference in the job search.
But why? Why put the time into social networking during your job search? Read more…
Finding a new career opportunity can be frustrating, but working with a recruiter can help take some stress off your shoulders. Once you’ve found a good recruiter to help you, it is important to maintain a good relationship with them. When there is a positive connection between you and your recruiter, the better the outcome will be. Here are a few basic rules: Read more…
When you go in for an interview, the person manning the front desk will greet you and instruct you to take a seat and wait for the hiring personnel. Once in the interview, you answered every question with confidence and finesse, yet you still didn’t land the position. It could be due to the idea of the “Secret Interview.” From the moment you stepped foot in the building, unbeknownst to you, your interview had already begun. The “Secret Interview” is an integral part of the hiring process, which every applicant should be aware. Read more…
Interviews are the hardest part of the job search process. With these three important strategies, you will be well on your way to being more prosperous during job interviews.
1. Study! Study! Study!
It is important that you show that you want this job and understand what the company does. There is nothing worst than a person who does not know anything about the company they want to work for. Start by looking at their website and current events regarding the firm. Second, read and understand the job description. Read the FULL description and not the summary. You may have questions about it, and the interview is a good time to ask those questions. Read more…
