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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13 Jun 09 Make Yourself Stand Out In An Interview

Anytime that an economy takes a hit, like the global economy has been for a while now, the job market become much, much more competitive. This is simply because there are fewer jobs available in a recession, which makes it all the more important for you to make yourself stand out from other applicants, increasing your chances of landing that new job. Of course work history and qualifications can be key, but those are only necessary to land an interview, after that whether you get the job or not is based solely on your ability to wow the interviewer. Here are a few pointers you can take advantage of, to make yourself look like the perfect candidate every time.

- Firstly, dress appropriately. I shouldn’t even have to mention this one, but some people undervalue the importance of looking well groomed and professional. In other words, always leave the jeans and sneakers at home.

- Research, research, research. Make sure you know the company you’re interviewing with as well as possible. The in’s and out’s of what the company is about, how they function, and the goals they are working towards as specifically as possible. The more information you know the easier that you can help conversation freely flow, which makes you look like a person interested and informed in the company to which you are applying. That is always good.

- Ask real questions about the company and the position to outline your interest and willingness to get and excel at the job to which you are applying. Don’t try to control the interview with your questions however, as that tactic fails about as often as it succeeds, but make yourself appear as interested as you are in the position. Always do what you can to let the interviewer know that you want the job.

- Don’t be afraid to talk yourself up. This is your interview, don’t waste your time by not making yourself look like the ideal candidate for the position to which you applied. Go in confident, and outline the features you have that make you a fantastic candidate for the job, including your desire to do the job. Stay away from suggesting you are the perfect candidate however, as this is more of a form statement made by too many people, and means nothing more than you are just trying to get a job. Show real interest, it will make all the difference.

Of course there are many other factors that can determine how well an interview goes and your likelihood of getting a job after applying, but following those four steps is a fantastic start to helping you stand out from the rest of the applicants.

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