IT Job Placement Event – Resume, Interview & Career Tips
We will be holding an exciting Job Placement Event at The Academy on Wednesday, December 10,2014 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This free career development event is designed to help IT professionals and students take the next step toward landing their dream job. The schedule for this event is as follows:
11am – 12pm: Building your Resume
12pm – 1pm: Lunch
1pm – 2pm: Optimizing your LinkedIn Profile for Employment
2pm – 3pm: Preparing for an Interview
3pm – 4pm: Intro for IT Recruiters
What You Will Learn at This Event
Whether you are just starting your IT career or looking to advance into a new role, this event covers the essential skills and strategies that hiring managers and recruiters are looking for. Attendees will walk away with actionable tips they can apply immediately to their job search.
From the Middle of the Pack to the Top of the Pile…High Performance Resumes
Recruiters get an average of 250 resumes per day for a single position. This means that in less than 30 seconds your resume MUST stand out. Most people have no idea why or how a resume is chosen or what it takes to create an amazing one.
You will discover what it takes to get your resume noticed including:
- Why format matters and which formats work
- The top elements every resume should have
- The top 3 common mistakes that most professional resume writers make…But you won’t
Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for IT Employment
In today’s job market, your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression a recruiter sees before your resume. During this session, you will learn how to position your profile to attract the right opportunities in the IT industry, highlight your certifications and skills, and build a network that works for you.
Get in the door and get the job…High Performance Interviews
Did you know that most decision makers rarely interview more than 10 people? And that interviewing is the single most stressful and dreadful part of their job? If you could relieve the stress and make their decision easier, you improve your chances of getting the job exponentially.
You will uncover secrets to amazing interviews including:
How to get the interviewer on your side
What every interviewee should do before the interview and after…It’s not just cover letters and thank you notes
Answers to the thought questions…What they are really asking
Meet IT Recruiters Face to Face
The final session of the day gives attendees a unique opportunity to connect directly with IT recruiters. Understanding what recruiters look for — and how to make a lasting impression — can be the difference between getting the call back and getting passed over. This is a valuable networking opportunity for anyone pursuing a career in IT.
Ready to take your IT career to the next level? Contact us today to learn more about this event and other career development resources available at The Academy.
