Plan Your Next Play in IT

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Job Hunt Prework

• Job hunt prework
• Learning about yourself
• Setting smart goals
• Finding an IT career mentor

2. Locating Jobs

• Developing a strategy
• Locating job opportunities
• Working with recruiters

3. Interpreting the Job Description

• Comparing your skills to job requirements
• Soft skills as necessary job skills
• Digging for clues about the company culture

4. The Application Process

• The application process and trends
• Completing the application form

5. Presenting Yourself

• Your online image
• Writing your resume: Analyze the task
• Writing your resume: Select the contents
• Writing your resume: Design for impact

6. Prepping for Interviews

• Interviews: What to expect
• Preparing for technical questions
• Preparing for nontechnical questions

7. Interviewing

• Setting the stage for a successful interview
• Interview actions speak loudly
• Talk the talk in the interview
• Go prepared with questions

8. Follow Up

• Post interview

Conclusion

• Next steps