| Home : Career Articles |
| Click "Subscribe" if you want to be notified of new or updated links in this category. | Subscribe |
|
|
Career Articles Listings
|
|
Total:
188 | Displaying: 141 - 150 | Pages: << 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >> |
|
|
|
At some point in every technical career, we come to a place where we start to visualize the glamourus world of independent IT contracting and consulting. We all know somebody who's an IT consultant and as corporatations continue to downsize, our bosses fail to provide ideal working conditions and job security is no longer a given in any industry, more and more professionals are starting their own businesses as IT consultants or using agencies to find them independent projects
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
Unfortunately for many professionals in the Technology industry, offshoring outsourcing IT work to India, Romania and other countries is on the rise. As corporations discover that they can get technical projects completed to their specifications for sometimes ridiculously low cost, odds are they're not going to stop and consider the impact this trend will have on domestic workers.
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
For new computer science graduates or even tried and true professionals, the opportunities in IT seem to be few and far between. If you're looking to break into the industry, need a foot in the door at a large corporation, or are possibly considering a career change, technical writing could be just what you're looking for. Technical writing isn't always fun but can lead to other opportunities within an organization and will definitely provide the opportunity to mingle with other IT professionals.
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
In the current IT climate, promotions are no longer being given away based solely on merit and we often watch as those less qualified seem to pass us up on the corporate ladder. Whether it's already happened to you or not, there are a few things you can do to create and execute a plan that you will get you moving again.
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
While most professionals spend hours and sometimes days or weeks mulling over just how to create the best resume, surprisingly enough, those same people more often than not, don't even give a second thought to including a cover letter. With the IT market as competitive as it is today, most IT professionals are finding that they've got to do something to make their resumes stand out in the pack. A cover letter is an excellent place to start. If your cover letter isn't any good, obviously – the resume that you labored over or even paid someone to write isn't even going to get read.
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
When writing a resume, professionals, especially those in the IT industry, tend to spend the most amount of time on the skills section. To be effective, however, a resume has to be much more than just a list of your abilities and accomplishments. As a matter of fact, one of the most often overlooked sections on the resume just might be the most important.
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
During the technology boom in the late 90s, signing bonuses were commonplace as companies looked for ways to recruit top IT professionals from their competitors. Although the market is not nearly as strong as it was then, signing bonuses seem to be making a comeback. In many cases, all it takes to get one is to ask and to convince the hiring manager that a few extra bucks will be the catalyst that will convince you to take the job. It's important to realize, however, that you must be in a position where your credentials far outweigh those of your competitors or that you're extremely comfortable knowing that the potential employer has their sights set on you specifically.
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
The old days of being rewarded for company loyalty have long passed and unfortunately as we age, we often become less valuable to our current employers. Companies looking to cut costs often choose the tenured, experienced employees as the first to go when they can hire younger workers who cost them less in terms of overall compensation packages and benefits. If you're approaching middle age, however, there are a few things you can do to stay on top of your game and give yourself a little more job security.
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
The format of your resume is the first thing that a hiring manager or corporate recruiter is going to see. If your resume doesn’t appeal to your audience on an aesthetic level, the best writing in the world may never be seen. Taking the time to make sure your resume is neat and properly formated therefore is going to be time well spent. There are basically three formatting guidelines that should be adhered to in each and every resume. They include template and font choice, the effective use of white space and the prioritization of your data.
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
According to a recent survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, 90% of the professionals in the human resources industry agree that salaries, relocation cost, flexible work schedules, early salary reviews and/extra paid time off are negotiable. Given the recent economy, however, most professionals are simply accepting what the employer is offering, assuming that negotiating is not an option. The truth is, however, that if you aren't comfortable with negotiation techniques, you just may be leaving money on the table.
Updated: 10/22/2005
|
|
|
Career Articles Listings
|
|
Total:
188 | Displaying: 141 - 150 | Pages: << 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >> |
|
|
