IT Job Interview

Success is the progressive realization of positive, predetermined goals.

A person is most happy when they are progressively pursuing a goal or objective. The happiest people are those who are always on their way to someplace.

You cannot reach a goal then stop your progress and still feel successful. If you stop striving, you are stagnant. Successful people always seem to find the means to get what they want. As the saying goes, “If they need money, they get money; if they need people, the get people; if they need ideas, they get ideas.” (more…)

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When I was working on a consulting assignment on site with a insurance company, I discovered that many of IT workers are silently working for themselves during business hours, running their own part-time business and earning second income.

Working with a team of 9 IT workers, I discovered that 7 of them are actively doing their own business during work by spending about 25% of company time on average. What kind of business are they running? Let me give you a complete list of their lucrative activities person by person: (more…)

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Some 75 million Americans have jobs that require them to sit in front of a computer for many hours a day, says the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (more…)

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If you want to get this job, then express your willingness to work overtime or irregular hours.  Tell them you are willing to do whatever it takes to get your job done, and you had done this in previous jobs, that will impress the interviewer with your dedication to the company and your eagerness to succeed.

Sample Answers:

“No, working overtime or irregular hours would not be a problem. I’m very flexible and willing to work whatever hours are required.  In my current job, I worked overtime often when we need to meet the deadline.  I am willing to do whatever it takes to get my job done.”

If you are willing to do so, say “Yes”, otherwise say you’d like to consider it.  Ask about what relocation assistance would be offered by the company?

Sample Answers:

“Yes. I am willing to consider relocating for this type of position. Could you give me more information on that possibility?  Does your company provide relocation assistance?”

In general this question is asked only if more or less travel is a required part of the job. If you want this job or at least want to give a try, then say “Yes.”.  Don’t forget to ask how much travel is expected so that you can make further analysis and decisions.

Sample Answers:

“Yes. I actually enjoy traveling and would have no problem with taking trips for business or training purposes. How much travel is required in this position?”