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Posts Categorized: Career Advice
“What if a Job Isn’t Right for Me?”
After searching long and hard for a job, and making it through a rigorous recruiting process, there is a well-deserved feeling of elation and satisfaction that comes from getting hired. Once that feeling wears off, however, it might become clear that this is not the right job for you. That puts you in a difficult… Read more »
You Have the Skills and Experience. So Does the Competition. Now What?
Want to meet people who are just like you? Hang out in the lobby of a prospective employer. The frustrating truth is that when you apply for a job, you’re competing against professionals who have credentials very similar to your own. That means you either have to make an effort to stand out or accept… Read more »
Ready for a Career Change? Turn to Social Media.
Finding a new job is never easy. Changing careers can add an additional layer of difficulty. But social media can help you with many aspects of your search and help you establish yourself in your new career. Here are a few methods to use social media to your advantage. Study the market. Use LinkedIn, Twitter… Read more »
How to Determine Your Market Value
Hiring managers don’t care if you are qualified for a job. They don’t care if you’ve done the same work in the past and studied it in school. And they especially don’t care if you are a consummate professional with a great personality. The only thing they truly care about is whether you can deliver… Read more »
How Getting Involved in Open Source Projects Could Boost Your Resume
Beefing up an IT resume is a challenge. You could go back to school or pick up a certification or two, but both these options take a lot of time and money. On the other end of the spectrum, you could work on your own projects and pick up skills at home, but this process… Read more »
How to Master a Video Interview
Due to improvements in technology and the need to make the recruiting process more efficient, it’s now fairly common for companies to hold video interviews. Even if you have not participated in one before, you should expect to participate in a video interview in the future. Below, we have put together a list of tips… Read more »
Important Factors to Consider When Accepting a Job Offer
If you have recently been extended a job offer, congratulations! The job search process can be long and grueling, and you likely put in a lot of time and work to rise above so many other candidates. But before you accept there are some important factors you need to consider to determine if this is… Read more »
Tech Meetups: Why You Should Be Participating
Have you been going to tech meetups regularly? If not, you’re missing out on a significant opportunity to advance your career. Here are a few of the reasons that participation should be considered mandatory for tech professionals: Learn Your Community – Tech meetups are designed to bring together locally centered tech professionals. That makes them… Read more »
How to Make a Great Impression in your Job Search
The purpose of a resume is to convince the hiring manager that you are the most highly qualified candidate for the job. Tailor your resume to show specifically how your skills and experience fit into the vacant position and the organization as a whole. Further demonstrate your abilities with solid examples and a professional demeanor… Read more »