Getting a Job in IT the Smart Way

Getting a job in IT the Smart Way

Published by Andrew Scott at Smashwords

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Preface

Are you finding the job hunting process to be competitive, frustrating and ultimately unrewarding? In a competitive job market are you struggling to get your foot in the door? Do you apply for hundreds of jobs, but never get a response? Is your interview technique letting you down? Do you never have the right answers for tough interview questions? Then this book is what you have been looking for, whether you are trying to get your first job in IT, looking to get back into the industry after a break or looking for the next role on your IT career ladder.

This book is your definitive guide to navigating the job hunting process from CV design to closing the deal. Packed with helpful advice, examples, hints and tips on how to impress a prospective employer this book will arm you with the tools needed to get you that dream IT job.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Writing your CV

Chapter 3 Your Marketing Plan

Chapter 4 Preparing for Interview

Appendix A Example CV’s

Chapter 1 Introduction

The job hunting process can be frustrating, daunting, never ending and confusing. There are, however, lots of useful techniques, advice and guidance that will help make the process easier, more effective and ultimately more rewarding.

This e-book has been divided into three core sections:

Writing your CV