7 tips to improve your resume when searching for an IT Support position

by | May 21, 2018 | computer degree, How To, Interview, Job search, Resume, Resume tips, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

7 Resume Tips Quality over Quantity – Having a lot of information can actually be harmful to your resume, as well as draw attention away from, and weaken, the high quality information that you have included in your resume. By including a lot of information that you don't really need, it creates more work for the person evaluating your resume and can even be a distraction. It is important to be able to pick out quality information; two pages of mixed information is actually worse than 1 page of high quality information. I will further expand on what I mean by high quality information in the below points. Be Precise and Relevant – Know what the employer is looking for and highlight your strengths. Research the job requirement and the company mission. Include any information that you think is qualifying and useful; exclude information that is irrelevant to the job description if you believe your resume would be more efficient without it. Keep it Organized – Follow a logical format and stick to the pattern, for IT, it is best to list your skills near the top of your resume. You do not want to list the same categories in different parts of the same resume (that would be very inefficient). It is generally very simple for IT recruiters to weed out inferior resumes when comparing your skills with their job requirements. Listing your skills at the top will allow them to quickly decide if you are qualified or not; it will allow them to better focus their attention on the rest of your resume. Sell Yourself – Your...

Tips to Improve Your Presentation Skills to Help Pass the Interview

by | Apr 28, 2018 | Interview, Job search, Uncategorized

Seven steps to Improve your Presentation Skills   Now any of these steps can be moved to different number position. Most people will feel each topic in a specific urgency or importance. But all are meant to better prepare you for an interview & possibilities there in. The first step is to know or get a feel for your audience. It does not matter if it is 6 people or 1. Research who you will be presenting to usually you can ask whoever is setting up your interview time as to who will be there. If you can identify with people, there you stand a better chance of getting your information across. Try to share a story or if a story is shared with you show interest. Try to share a story or something relevant to the topic at hand. You also stand a better chance against other candidates if share something in common that they don’t. A common interest can relax your interviewer & leave a longer lasting positive impression. Turn your story to fit the need of the topic at hand. If you find that common thread to be able to relate between you & the interviewer. Second step keep your information simple and easy to follow don’t jam it full of bullet points and non-relevant information if not necessary. People see them and tend to disengage if there are a lot. Keep your word use simple. Don’t use a lot of lengthy or complex words to show your points. Use attention grabbing graphics to keep their eyes on your presentation. If you must put a slide...

Tips for Negotiating Compensation for an IT Computer Support Role

by | Apr 28, 2018 | Interview, Job search, Uncategorized

It is critical for everyone to earn a fair wage for a hard day’s work. The world of Information Technology is dynamic. Such nonstop movement requires an IT Computer Support Person to be well versed, agile and knowledgeable in many technological advances. Additionally, this role demands patience, strong communication skills, being friendly and working effectively. Companies cannot operate well without a strong IT Department. You must have a solid understanding of the value you bring to an organization as well as a firm understanding of the marketplace to negotiate a decent compensation including both salary and benefits. A crucial step to prepare for compensation negotiation is an understanding of job responsibilities, requirements and expectations. Your certifications, degrees and experiences must complement the role. Having a solid experience portfolio helps to validate you are worth engaging in compensation negotiation. In your support role, you must ask the end-user the right questions to troubleshoot the issue, find a solution and then guide to success — with compensation negotiation having a similar path. Step one in negotiation is arming yourself with salary information.   Spend substantial time looking for salary reports on an IT Computer Support Role. Information is widely available online including Indeed.com, Salary.com, Glassdoor.com, or PayScale.com.   Looking at published data allows you to view recorded salaries from a local area or perhaps a new city if you are seeking relocation.   There are always a variety of factors that go into this salary data including job title, certifications, degrees and years of experience. Outputs of these sites include a pay ceiling so that you understand the maximum of what a role is...