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Resume & Interview Tips - June 19, 2008


 • How to Turn 500 Words into 5,000 Bucks Worth of Training
 • 10 Tips to Writing an IT Resume That Sells
 • Top 5 Job Interview Tips for IT Professionals

How to Turn 500 Words into 5,000 Bucks Worth of Training

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10 Tips to Writing an IT Resume That Sells

Zach MonroeYour IT resume may be good; it may even be great, but there are several ways you can fine tune your resume to make it stand out to recruiters and hiring managers.

An important thing to remember when applying for a position is that your resume is usually first looked at by some sort of human resources rep or an administrative clerk.

These individuals are looking for specific "buzz words" that show you may be qualified to get an interview.

Remember, they could go through hundreds of resumes in a day so you want to make sure you have the right information that will make them put yours in the hiring manager's inbox.

I'm going to explore some techniques in this article that will get your resume noticed right off the bat.

Once you get pass human resources, you need to make sure your resume will pass the second test, which is the scrutiny of the hiring manager.

"Buzz words" won’t cut it when it comes to the hiring manager because this is the individual that is going to take a good long look at your resume.


Find out how to get your resume noticed with these 10 Tips to Writing an IT Resume That Sells

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Top 5 Job Interview Tips for IT Professionals

Kasia GrabowskaEver wonder how your friend — the one who knows way less than you and who always got worse grades in school — got the job you wanted?

You have the same college degree, the same certifications, even your work experience is surprisingly comparable. This means your resumes are practically identical and include very similar information.

So how did he do it? Why did he get hired and you didn’t? And how can you get the job you want?

Well, it’s not easy. But if you follow these 5 job interview tips for IT professionals you can increase your chances.

Here’s how to show your prospective employer that you’re smarter, more qualified, professional and most importantly — that you’re the best fit for the job.


Get the job you want with these Top 5 Job Interview Tips for IT Professionals

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