IT Job Interview

This is the first in my series on the most common and absolute “dumbest mistakes” you’re probably making when applying for job after job.

MISTAKE #1.

Employers get so many resumés and letters saying the same worn-out things and using the same tired old phrases, that it’s hard to see the difference between the applicants. Phrases like: “I’m good with people,” “I’m a good learner” and “I love a challenge” appear on nearly every application that’s ever been written, and simply makes you part of the crowd. Weed these clichéd phrases from your application and instead replace them with powerful reasons to hire you. (more…)

Job Hunting Strategies

There is a trick to reading ‘situations vacant’ ads that make it much easier to write applications that get you an interview and the job.

You must secure an interview to get a job.

Consider that tip number 1. Job Secrets Revealed readers will understand this concept and many are already getting more interviews and hence job offers because they know how to get an interview – and know what to say in an interview. (more…)

How important is researching a company you want to work for? Some say pretty important. We think it’s absolutely vital.

The more you can do to convince a potential employer that you understand the problems they’re facing in their industry, the more THEY’LL be convinced that you’re THERE TO HELP… not just there for the JOB, like everyone else. (more…)

In an age of economic slowdown and corporate downsizing today, there is absolutely no job security.  If you think you’ll stay in the same line of work and be able to get away with little or no career network of industry contacts, think again.  A lot of IT professionals are face career challenges – layoffs, switching jobs, changing industry, relocation, etc.  Either you are looking for new jobs, protecting the current one, or planning to move up in the same organization,  you can use your career network as a powerful tool to help you reach the goal. (more…)

Career networking is part of your professional life.  Can you avoid it? No way! You must build network in daily base and do it naturally and intuitively.  The most effective networking is direct contact.  From time to time you need to create an occasion to meet your contacts face to face.  Invite him or her to have a cup of coffee or get them to have lunch together. (more…)

Tactic 1

Find the industry and then pinpoint the company you’d most like to work for. Research every angle of the company and the industry. Use your contacts and talk to the person who’s most likely to be able to make the decision to hire you. (more…)

Java is one of the hottest skills in IT industry. More and more developers are needed to develop enterprise applications in variety of industries from financial services to pharmaceuticals and biotech. IT professionals with focus on Java technology enjoy long term growth potentials and good compensation. Programmers with basic Java skills make $65,000 per year on average. Experienced Java programmers with advanced J2EE and EJB skills make $85,000 or higher. Getting a Java job is the right move in your career path. Here are some tips to help you land a Java job and keep your skills fresh in Java field. (more…)