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Using the Internet in Your Job Search
If you are searching for a job, the Internet is one avenue you have probably taken; it is becoming the most common platform people use to find work. There are websites available where thousands of open jobs are posted on a daily basis, websites of local companies that have an employment page, and even online…...
Using Newspapers in Your Job Search
Many people think that with the advancement of technology, newspapers are no longer an effective way to search for a job. Most people don’t even read newspapers anymore, let alone use them to look for jobs. As an insider in the IT field, I can tell you that these people are wrong. It doesn’t matter…...
The Benefits of IT Certifications
IT certifications not only help professionals by enhancing their careers, but companies with certified professionals also enjoy a host of benefits. There are several reasons employers encourage their employees to take technical courses and obtain certifications. As a certified professional, you can help your company operate at its fullest potential with your skills and expertise.…...
Turning a Bad Interview Around
There are many components of the interview process that are common sense: arriving on time, dressing professionally, being polite and pleasant, etc. These components are extremely important in the interviewer’s eyes. People who come late, dress poorly or behave rudely do not get hired. Even when you try to do everything right, though, there are…...
System Center Configuration Manager Certification
The average salary of a configuration manager is over $86,000, so it’s no wonder that thousands of recent graduates and experienced professionals are pursuing a SCCM certification to add to their résumé. If you’re thinking of going after this certification too, welcome to the bandwagon. What is SCCM Certification? A Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager…...
Thinking Outside the Box
I assume you have all heard the expression, “Think outside the box.” Although everyone is familiar with the expression, few people actually practice it, and it is not a difficult thing to do. A Simple Problem Let me provide you with a simple problem. Suppose you have a pizza and you want to cut it…...
Should You Pursue a CCNA Certification?
Cisco is one of the biggest multinational IT organizations in the world. Unsurprisingly, its certifications are held in high regard in the job market and are valued by nearly every top employer. Since 1998, one million Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications have been awarded. These are not only being obtained by young graduates; experienced…...
The One Week Career Plan
When you are looking for a job, you are faced with complete uncertainty. It can take a day, a week, a month, and in some cases, it can even take years to find a job. This uncertainty keeps people working even if their job makes them unhappy. They are scared to leave because they don’t…...
Seven Important Benefits of Microsoft Certification
The IT job market is becoming more and more competitive and unless you’re prepared for it, you’re going to end up in a mediocre company with low pay. Being smart with your decisions is the key to achieving success. You won’t be able to land your dream job with just your college degree; if you’re…...
The Lunch Interview
Lately, interviews conducted over lunch have gained popularity. What is the reason behind this? Well, for starters most employers have busy schedules. In order to better manage their time, they like it when they can accomplish two tasks at once: lunch and an interview. What better way to kill two birds with one stone? Reasons…...