Regardless of whether you’ve just started your career in IT or have been at it for a decade, if you’re not proactive in managing where you want to go and how to get there, you …
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Tired of long drawn out lists? Here are five ways that you can improve your resume. If you need some help on how to avoid or fix these mistakes with your resume get the e-book “Fixing the Top 5 IT Resume Mistakes.” It provides step by step directions on how to improve your resume.
1. Not including a cover letter
Sending out your resume without a cover letter increases your chances of your resume getting lost in the hundreds of resumes that recruiters sort through for each position. A cover letter helps you to grab recruiters’ attention, tells them why they should consider investing the time to review your resume, and provides them with a pretty good first impression of your overall professionalism and initiative. Not including a cover letter sends out a very clear message that you simply don’t care enough about the position. A lot of IT professionals skip the cover letter because they simply don’t know how to write an effective one. A good cover letter will map out how your experience and skills position you as the best candidate for the position.
2. Not having a summary section
A summary section is the next way to tailor your resume for the position you’re applying for. Done right, your summary section goes hand in hand with your cover letter to help the recruiter understand how the mix of your skills and experience makes you a qualified candidate for the position. Consider it your personal elevator pitch. Read the full story »
Regardless of whether you’ve just started your career in IT or have been at it for a decade, if you’re not proactive in managing where you want to go and how to get there, you …
As you look back on the year, is your career what you wished for yourself 12 months ago? Are your technology skills sharper? Did you invest in exploring new areas? Are you closer to where …
Explore new (career) paths.
Are you in desperate need of upgrading your technical skills? You may want to explore opportunities on the business side or in project management. These positions along with business analysis and architecture …
Every once and a while I visit the job board message boards - and regret that I did. Why? I have never found a bigger bunch of gripers in my life! After reading through their …
Career Trap #3: Not keeping your skills fresh. So if management is not for you does that mean it’s ok to just keep doing what you’ve been doing? NO! You can’t just stick your head …
A lot of my day is spent either helping folks figure out what they want to be when they grow up or helping managers have these conversations with their people. Over the years, I’ve discovered …
Ace the IT Resume, Second Edition
(c) 2007 Osborn/McGraw-Hill
Stand out in a crowd of IT job applicants by creating and submitting a winning resume and cover letter with help from this practical guide.
Ace the IT Job Interview, Second Edition
(c) 2007 Osborn/McGraw-Hill
This practical guide for developing winning interviewing skills has been fully updated and revised to focus on today's most sought-after IT jobs.
