Plan Your Next Play in IT
2h 2mGeneral2018-05-23
Authors

Patricia Phillips
Computer Science Educator, Editor of CSTA Voice
Course details
Find your next job in the rewarding field of IT. Information technology is one the fastest growing and best paid industries. Whether you're entering the field for the first time or hoping to find a more senior position, this course can prepare you for your next play. Patricia Phillips helps job seekers figure out exactly what they want from their careers—before they start the job hunt. Then she provides advice to find quality job listings, analyze job requirements, and size up potential employers. She helps you navigate the application process and brush up your resume and your online image. She also provides tips to shine during the interview process and follow up with the hiring manager. Using your newfound skills, you can get an important edge in this competitive job market and join the booming tech sector.
Learning objectives
Setting career goals
Finding a mentor
Developing a job-hunting strategy
Working with recruiters
Analyzing job descriptions
Completing applications
Writing a resume
Preparing for the interview
Interviewing successfully
Following up
Learning objectives
Setting career goals
Finding a mentor
Developing a job-hunting strategy
Working with recruiters
Analyzing job descriptions
Completing applications
Writing a resume
Preparing for the interview
Interviewing successfully
Following up
Skills covered
Help Desk SkillsIT Help DeskOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
1. Job Hunt Prework
- 02 - Job hunt prework
- 03 - Learning about yourself
- 04 - Setting smart goals
- 05 - Finding an IT career mentor
2. Locating Jobs
- 06 - Developing a strategy
- 07 - Locating job opportunities
- 08 - Working with recruiters
3. Interpreting the Job Description
- 09 - Comparing your skills to job requirements
- 10 - Soft skills as necessary job skills
- 11 - Digging for clues about the company culture
4. The Application Process
- 12 - The application process and trends
- 13 - Completing the application form
5. Presenting Yourself
- 14 - Your online image
- 15 - Writing your resume - Analyze the task
- 16 - Writing your resume - Select the contents
- 17 - Writing your resume - Design for impact
6. Prepping for Interviews
- 18 - Interviews - What to expect
- 19 - Preparing for technical questions
- 20 - Preparing for nontechnical questions
7. Interviewing
- 21 - Setting the stage for a successful interview
- 22 - Interview actions speak loudly
- 23 - Talk the talk in the interview
- 24 - Go prepared with questions
8. Follow Up
- 25 - Post interview
Conclusion
- 26 - Next steps