Category: IT Candidates
How Can You Connect with an Interviewer?
Making a good impression and connecting with an interviewer is important so the hiring manager can get a feel for how you interact with others professionally. While it is important to prepare for an interview with research and practice, think about strategies to relate to the interviewer on a personal level. Start on the Right… Read more »
Make an Impression That Stands Out
Preparing for an IT interview can be an all-consuming exercise as you brush up on your knowledge and prepare to be tested on your skills. Given the pressure, it’s easy to forget the interview is so much more than a showcase of your tech skills. Ultimately, people hire candidates they like and who make a… Read more »
Can Overconfidence Sabotage Your interview?
If you scour the advice handed out by professional IT recruiters and hiring managers, you’ll find nearly everyone notes how important confidence is in an interview. You never want to go into an interview giving off an air of desperation, nor do you want your nerves to get the best of you. However, walking into… Read more »
Must-Ask Interview Questions for IT Consultants
Job interviews are stressful situations, and IT consulting interviews can be more stressful than others. You’re often sitting across the table from a team of interviewers who are judging you and taking notes on everything you say. Given the pressure, it’s easy to forget that interviews are actually two-way streets. It is just as important… Read more »
Evaluating An Offer
Congratulations, you received the job offer! Before you accept, however, it is critical to evaluate that offer to make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into and whether or not the offer aligns with your expectations. Here are the things to consider before you say yes. Get It In Writing First and foremost, the… Read more »
Why Should We Hire You?
IT job searches can be extremely stressful. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career, get out of a bad working situation or you find yourself between jobs, you feel a sense of urgency. That urgency makes it easy to fall into the trap of thinking your job search is all about… Read more »
Job Searching for Success
To land a new job, you simply have to post your resume online and apply to job openings that meet your parameters, right? This strategy may work for some people, but for most, it leads to a lot of frustration. A winning job-search strategy is just that: a strategy. Landing your ideal job isn’t about… Read more »
Understanding Your Impact on Company Culture
“Company culture” is a buzz phrase you have probably been unable to escape as you research consulting opportunities. Culture has become such a buzz not because it sounds catchy, but because it matters. The collective values, attitudes and behaviors of an organization have a major impact on employee success and satisfaction. Have you ever considered… Read more »
Branding Yourself as an Experienced Professional
If you are an IT professional actively looking for new opportunities, ask yourself this question: Would you rather be branded a “job seeker” or an “experienced professional”? You, like most IT pros, probably chose the latter. If you want to find and land your dream job with your dream employer, you have to create the… Read more »
Should You Have a Career Mentor?
As a technical professional, how important is it to your career that you have a mentor? If you are accustomed to working independently it might not occur to you to enlist outside help. But you may be surprised what a mentor can do for your career. Consider these benefits of working with a mentor. Get… Read more »