Improve Your I.T Job Prospects
The information technology industry is often an extremely competitive place to work in. The rewards once you get a job can be great though. If you want a job in IT then you will need to make sure your CV stands out well.
To make your chances of getting an IT job increase you should aim to do the following:
Recruiters always agree that finding a candidate of graduate calibre that has the right amount of relevant work experience can be tricky. Unless the graduate completed a sandwich course in order to gain experience then it is unlikely that they will have the right level of on the job experience. Aiming to attend all of the latest industry events in your area is a good way to up skill and appear eager.
Try to meet as many fellow IT industry professionals as possible. You will be able to learn a lot from people who have been in the industry longer than you. You may also put yourself in people’s minds for if a job does come up too.
Look into free training programmes. These courses are often designed to get younger people into work and bridge the gap between skills and experience. These courses will give your CV added sparkle and impress recruiters.
Make sure you gain product knowledge. You will need to have access to all of the latest programmes and technology. You should aim to familiarise yourself with as many new products as possible.
Enter as many different competitions as you can, entering into competitions will increase your profile and help you meet other industry professionals.
Due to the IT industry being ever changing and evolving you should be ready to adapt quickly. Keeping your skill set up to date is essential, this not only helps you do your job better but also will increase interest in you from employers.
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