29 Oct 09 Getting Better Information Technology Jobs
Information Technology is an industry that’s constantly moving and evolving. If you find yourself standing still for a long period of time in your career, that’s not usually the best sign. The worst thing that can happen in a career field like this, that’s constantly in flux, is for your skill set to become obsolete. So you should always be on the look out for a better job. Not only for what you can get from that job, but also what you can put in to make a better name for yourself.
One of the best ways to get your name out there, and get some vital skills with IT and people skills, is through volunteer work. Go local and find places in your community that could use your help. Word of mouth can spread far, and you never know what sort of a connection you could make by donating your time. So keep an eye out, or inquire at some local non-profit groups in your community.
Also be sure to brush up on your certifications from time to time. You have to make sure that your main certifications are always up to date on the latest technology. Falling behind means you’ll also fall behind in the job market. It’s pretty hard to get ahead, and find a good job when you don’t have the necessary skills.
Explore new opportunities. If you hit one glass ceiling, move on to a different company, or try out a different type of work within the field. Sometimes you have to feel out the territory to find the task that you are best suited for. But once you find that aspect that you can excel at, that’s your opportunity for advancement, and the best jobs available.
The real key is just not giving up, and always trying to get better. Only by constantly updating your certifications and obtaining all the experience you can will you be successful. Use those opportunities to network yourself among your peers, as the friend you make today could get you that dream job tomorrow.
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16 Jul 09 Tips For Attracting Employees
Anybody can attract new employees, whether through advertisements through the company, or a job board advertising campaign. The problem is attracting a quality workforce, and that is not always very easy to do. The real tactic you want to use is by knowing what to offer, so that the upper echelon of applicants will be attracted to your job opening. For that it’s all about how you present the job offering.
Firstly you want to find out what the most common wage from opposing companies stands at, and match that pay level, so that you can remain competitive. The most qualified applicants aren’t going to waste their time on a job that would pay them less than if they applied to an opposing company, to do the same job for more money.
Try to find some creative perks that you can offer your new employee hopefuls. If you’re not a large company, obviously you’re probably going to have to get a bit more creative with what you can offer, but anything that you can manage will only be more positive for the job opening. Anything that makes your company look better, no matter what you can offer, is always helpful for getting those more desirable applicants.
Make sure to show that there is plenty of room for growth within the company, and that if you work hard you can climb the ladder fairly quickly. Employees need incentive to take a job and do well at that job, nobody wants to hit a glass ceiling shortly after taking a job, so make sure to outline the benefits your company offers through promotion opportunities.
Have some form of employee incentive program in place to encourage hard work even more. By offering opportunities for employees to earn more money, or receive some sort of privileges you increase the team morale. By increasing morale your team is going to work harder. Showing potential applicants that these opportunities are available will entice them to apply to your company, opposed to a rival corporation.
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