Global Information Technology
ISSUE
03
JobPrep
March 2012
The Voice of Career Insight
In this issue
Your Resume vs. Oblivion
The IT Career Top Dos and Don’ts P.1-P.3
Many job seekers have long
Your Resume vs. Oblivion P.1/P.3
suspected their online employ-
Three ways to computer faster at your computer P.3
ment applications disappear into Upcoming Seminars and Courses P.4 a black hole, never to be seen again. Their fears may not be far off the mark, as more com-
The IT Career: Top Do’s and Don'ts
panies rely on technology to
What must I do to grow my career in Information Tech-
Put in quality sweat - learn, practice, and invest in
winnow out less-qualified candi-
nology (IT)? Many are always asking questions on how to
substance and not flashy gimmicks. Be strong in the
dates.
approach career development and prospects in the IT
fundamentals. The great IT pro isn't satisfied with just
field? An IT career can be full of challenges and excite-
doing. Excel in what you do. Aim high. Measure your-
ers are overwhelmed by the
ment.
self with high quality global standards. And keep on
volume of résumés pouring in,
But there is no magic key. It all depends on the effective-
learning - Lifelong learning is critical. Anything else is
thanks to the weak job market
ness of your career growth methods. Quality of effort is
dinosaur land. Strike the right balance between doing
and new tools that let applicants
often the difference between frustration and achievement.
and the ability to keep on doing. You have to make that
apply for a job with as little as
Here are top "dos and don'ts" tips that should ensure your
balance so you'll be sure to bring the best value to your
one mouse click. The profes-
effort is high quality, while keeping you on the right track.
career.
sional
Note that none of these guidelines can stand-alone. To
Recruiters and hiring manag-
networking
website
LinkedIn recently introduced an "apply now" button on its job postings that sends the data in a
2. Don't lose Focus
make meaning they all play together. 1.
Do
Empower
yourself
job seeker's profile directly to a
Empowerment
potential employer.
knowledge to make things happen -
is
about
using
What is your WHY? Empowerment
Many are always asking questions on how to approach career development and prospects in the IT field?
for what? Are you just following the crowd? Be wise. What is your passion? What do you value? Have a laser-like focus on WHY. "A dream
While job boards and net-
to create opportunity. Knowledge
working websites help compa-
options include: training, certifica-
nies broadcast openings to a
tion, books, work experience and the
wide audience, potentially in-
Internet. What's your attitude towards learning? Is
self. You know your stuff but are heading in the right
creasing the chance the perfect
knowledge acquisition an investment or a cost to you?
direction? Where are you? What is your interest? What
candidate will reply, the result-
Career opportunities exist in many fields including: tech-
is your purpose? Where are you going? How will you
ing flood of applications tends to
nical support, programming, web development, database
get there? Understand the difference between the
include a lot of duds. Most re-
and networking.
journey and the destination. How realistic are your
without a plan is a nightmare". Planning helps you with (WHY and HOW) focusing and organizing your-
cruiters report that at least 50%
Understand what empowerment means. It's about learn-
expectations? Fulfillment is a function of expectations.
of job hunters don't possess the
ing how to fish, instead of always depending on others. It's
It is your duty to find your mission. As you invest in
basic qualifications for the jobs
about resourcefulness -knowing how to dig deep and
knowledge and skills, are you de-
knowing
veloping
where
to
look
for
answers.
Continued on page 2.
Three ways to become faster at your computer If you use your computer clumsily, you can end up wasting valuable time, mucking up your workflow. With a little focus and concentration, you can cut down on
The IT Career: Top Do’s and Don'ts Continued...
the time you waste on menial tasks and become more productive. Money
Crashers
suggests
simple adjustments that can help with purpose? In which area (s) do
Creativity also means being wise
nize that your IT career isn't just
1. Learn to type. If you hunt
you want to make an impact? Get
to opportunities available to you.
about money or acquiring certificates.
and peck, your eyes may need to
your priorities right. Focus on things
Have an open mind. No two career
Growth comes by solving problems
drift away from the screen to
that matter. Avoid distractions and let
strategies are the same. No strait-
and creating opportunities. How is
check your finger placement.
the main issue be the main issue.
jacket formula exists for career suc-
what you know and can do benefiting
cess. "Use open doors to unlock
others? Value means others must
you work faster and smarter:
Even if you've got everything
3. Do develop your Creative
memorized, you may slow your-
skills
closed doors." For example, if the
benefit
self down by overusing your
Focus on creativity and not consump-
door to your career choice in data-
Money is not your mission. Money
favored
tion. Life, or opportunity, isn't
fingers.
Learning
to
"touch type" like they taught you
usually
in school will up your words per
Having the right skills and
minute.
knowledge
2. Use the mouse only as a
a
one-way
are
street.
great,
but
creativity needs more than attracts
simply gives you options for
To serve and contribute effectively in your IT career, build networks by cooperating and collaborating with others. What is your value if you can't learn from or work with other people?
achieving your purpose. Get rid of unrealistic expectations. IT creates wealth, but it
isn't
a
get-rich-quick
just
sy device that requires you to
everyone, but are they all
break your work flow. Tab, es-
making a difference? To stand out
cape and directional keys are
and stay ahead in IT, you need to go
base management appears closed,
easier to access and more pre-
beneath
surface.
why not start by exploring open doors
cise.
Observe your environment, seize the
in technical support or networking.
To serve and contribute effectively in
initiative and take bold steps. Learn
Such experience may eventually help
your IT career, build networks by
to see beyond the obvious.
you unlock doors to such career
cooperating and collaborating with
paths that may be otherwise inacces-
others. What is your value if you can't
sible.
learn from or work with other people?
larger hard drive, more memory
IT
you.
last resort. The mouse is a clum-
3. Upgrade your hardware. A
expertise.
from
the
scheme. "We eat to live, We don't live to eat". Get deep and add value. Your value not just
knowledge is your power. 5.
Do
grow
your
Network
and a newer operating system
Get deep and drop the status quo
will all increase the speed of your
approach. Creativity is not about the
rig. Those who upgrade almost
usual routine or copycat stuff. "Do
never regret their investments
not go where the path may lead; go
Contribution
underestimated. How will you spread
because they appreciate their
instead where there is no path and
Technology is about service and
your message or understand the
newfound speed.
leave a trail" - Ralph Waldo Emer-
contribution. Invest not just for pass-
needs of others?
son. What, where is the need? Think
ing exams but to contribute and to be
Don't burn bridges you may need
outside the box and see how your
of benefit to others. Drop the "its-all-
tomorrow but instead plant the right
skills can provide an answer to the
about-the-pay" mindset and recog-
seeds. Network - listen to, learn from
need.
4. Don't neglect Service and
The value of networking can't be
and understand the local and global
Your Resume vs. Oblivion Continued ... they are pursuing. To cut through the clutter, many large and midsize companies have turned to applicanttracking systems to search résumés for the right skills and experience. The systems, which can law-abiding, and tolerant?
get your hands dirty in the your area of
environment. Network with colleagues, Opportunity isn't always attractive or
interest, say in the programming field?
family, friends, mentors, employers, emobvious, but it's always knocking. For
A strong WHY will carry you through
example, what would you do if the pay
challenges. Believe in yourself, Have a
isn't attractive, but it's an opportunity to
high
ployees, clients, etc. To enhance networking, work on your nonsense
of
self-worth.
technical and people skills (life skills) like communications, leadership, presentation,
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