Category: IT Candidates
How to Hone Your IT Interview Skills
Few job markets today are as competitive as the IT job market. As a candidate, you must make sure when you land an interview, you make the most of the opportunity and stand out from the crowd. Use these tips to hone your IT job interview skills, and make a great impression every time. Practice… Read more »
Position Yourself as a Cultural Fit
Technical skills are important in IT, but when you’re interviewing for jobs, hiring managers are going to evaluate more than just your experience. They will also be looking at whether you are a cultural match for the organization. Candidates who are culturally aligned will be happier and more productive on the job, and it is… Read more »
What Opportunities Are Available for Software Developers?
Developers have been in high demand for several years, but if you are looking for new opportunities, it pays to keep your finger on the pulse of the market. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about growing your development career. Trends Impacting the Development Market Of course there is always a need… Read more »
How Do You Define Career Success?
Defining career success is important for roadmapping your career, but it can be complicated because success means different things to different people. In fact, your own personal definition of success will likely change as you move throughout your career. However, it is important to define success for yourself clearly, so you can gauge your progress… Read more »
Application Mistakes That Make You Look Unprofessional
When hiring managers post IT jobs, they get deluged with endless applications, and they must be able to weed through those applications quickly to find candidates who are likely to be successful. Errors on your application will virtually guarantee you won’t get called for an interview, so avoid these common mistakes that make you look… Read more »
How to Stand Out as a Top Business Intelligence Consultant
While there may be a shortage of skilled Business Intelligence professionals in the market, competition for business intelligence consulting jobs is still fierce. Consulting is a great way to earn a living while focusing on the skills you enjoy using the most, but if you don’t differentiate yourself in the hiring process, you won’t keep… Read more »
Three Strategies to Make Ongoing Learning a Priority in Your Career
As an IT professional, you know how important it is to prioritize continued learning. If you don’t continually build your skills and stay tuned into industry trends, you can become obsolete. However, you also know it can be difficult to fit in ongoing learning when you’re balancing long hours and personal obligations. Use these three… Read more »
Channel Your Passion for Career Success
All tech pros experience days, weeks or even months when they feel a little frustrated with their careers. Perhaps the work has gotten repetitive or you’re stuck on a boring project that doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. If you’re feeling a little disconnected from your career, use these tips to channel your… Read more »
Key Elements of Your Post-Interview Follow-Up
At this point in your career, you surely understand the importance researching, practicing and preparing for job interviews. You’ve learned the more preparation you put in, the better you’ll do in the hot seat. But how much do you think about the work you’ll put in after the interview is over? Professional follow-up is critical… Read more »
Job Hunting Strategies: Land Your Dream IT Position
The IT job market is competitive and sometimes even a bit cutthroat. Hiring managers often receive hundreds of resumes – or more – for a single open position. This can lead to a lot of frustration among job seekers. If you are on the job hunt, use these important strategies to land your dream IT… Read more »