 TechKnow | Volume #12 | March 24 2009 |
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Cert-of-the-Week |
IT Jobs Resource Center |
How To Get a Good Job in a Bad Economy, Get Hired After Being Fired, Etc.
Employers realize that the best way to determine your future performance with their company is by finding out your previous performance in specific situations. Studies show that the best way to predict future performance is by studying the past. The only way to pass this test is by stating your accomplishments and improvements and be sure to include specific details. If you helped make IT improvements at your last job to help the company save money, data or breaches, be specific and explain what steps you took and exactly how much of what the company saved. If you’ve been unemployed for awhile and were fired or “let go” from your last job, everyone worries about how to explain it in an interview. But the best thing to do is NOT to. The trick is to hide your nerves and be prepared to turn it into a positive without lying, talking bad about the company/your boss and without hiding the “real” reasons. One of our students was more than prepared to answer the interviewee when he said, “Well, it just didn’t work out but I left on good terms. I took it as a great opportunity to get my certification” and the rest is history – as in new job history! For more help on getting hired, call a training advisor at 1-877-872-4646. We found a great article on “How To Get a Good Job in a Bad Economy” that we think would also be helpful. You can also surf our latest website for a complete IT Job Resource Guide. 50 Skills Every Real Geek Should Have
You can check their article for the rest. Of course, we’d like to add a couple more, such as: Take All of Your Tech Training Online and Attend a Boot Camp where the Instructors Co-Wrote the Material. This all makes pretty good sense – especially to us real geeks. An Important Message
“During my interview with the company I now work for, I was told that of the resumes that they were considering, I was the only certified MCSE applicant. I couldn’t have done it without CBT XPress and I recommend it to anyone who wants to earn their own future. The instructor was highly qualified; he was well-versed in every aspect of the course and he didn’t mind explaining the nuances of Microsoft certification. Thanks for helping me achieve my goals!” CBT XPress can help you achieve your goals, too. CBT XPress Certification Boot Camps include: CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ Boot Camps; Microsoft MCITP Enterprise Administrator 2008; MCSE 2003; MCITP Messaging Administrator; Cisco CCENT and CCNA Boot Camps; all to get you certified NOW at the luxurious Safety Harbor Resort and Spa in Tampa Bay, Florida. Take a look at what our recent students have said about their CBT XPress Boot Camp experience. For more information, call 1-877-872-4646 Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm. Tech ToysHere are a few cool toys we just had to share with you, and although they are more toy than tech, we think you’ll like them:
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Last week we covered the basics in an interview that are easy to forget if you haven’t been “out there” in awhile. The other part is learning about “behavioral interviews” and how to conquer the tough questions.
Maximum PC wrote an article recently on 50 skills you should have if you’re a “real” geek. See how well you match up:
Do you think certifications stick out on resumes? One of our students gives an eye-opening testimonial of his recent job hunting experience after attending a CBT XPress Boot Camp:
