After the last few years, the lack of jobs for college students may finally be taking a turn for the better. Information technology companies have returned to college campuses to hire new employees seeking the lower cost to their companies that the newcomers to the industry provide. Companies like Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys have …
Most people think they know exactly what to expect from a job interview. In fact, it seems like most interviewers draw questions from the same exacting template, resulting in questions such as “what are your weaknesses” becoming incredibly redundant. It may then seem obvious to prepare for the frequent questions in an attempt to ace …
Performing well while being interviewed is clearly very important when it comes to being hired for any job. It is increasingly important the more desirable the position generally is. Perspective is key to being good in an interview. Instead of just thinking about what you think sounds good, you need to focus on what the interviewer …
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Autumn is here and that means employers are looking to hire. Knowing the company you plan to apply to and doing your research will increase your odds of getting into the career you’re looking for with your new degree. Here are a few tips to make you stand out in a crowd. Prove yourself to the …
Information technology has expanded as a discipline with applications into almost all areas of study. An understanding of Java and social media can be helpful in fields as diverse as finance, biology and business to name a few. A postgraduate IT conversion course can allow a student from diverse disciplines gain a professional understanding of …
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Twitter can be a minefield or a goldmine for new grads. How can you be sure you’re using it efficiently and not alienating potential contacts, clients and hiring companies? Here are ten Twitter hacks that you can use to ensure you are being smart with your tweets and land that dream job you’ve been eyeing. …
Getting a job is becoming easier and easier these days thanks to the Internet and professional networking sites like LinkedIn. Here are some tips you need to know about how to use LinkedIn to get a job – that will help you get that new role you’ve always wanted. Does LinkedIn have a jobs section? …
Still not landed that dream job? Have you ever considered why are you still unemployed? We are not just talking about blaming the quality of the company or interviewer who last saw you, but asking yourself some tough questions to help determine exactly why you are still unemployed and take appropriate action to address the …
If you’re in the market for an IT job, it’s very unlikely that you’re going to find any brand new core skills that stand out from last year. You can expect that 2014 isn’t the year where anything drastically new and exciting in the way of what technology skills employers are looking for reveals itself. …
LinkedIn recently compiled a list of 25 career skills that draw the most interest from employers. After examining its user profiles and hiring and IT recruiting activity that occurs on the site, LinkedIn found that 20 of the most popular skills all focus on IT and technology. Topping this list are social media marketing, mobile …