Communications of the ACM
How to Land Interviews for IT Jobs in a Tough Market
Katherine Spencer Lee of Robert Half Technology provides tips and suggestions for landing IT job interviews during a difficult hiring environment. While the current economic downturn has made it more difficult to line up job interviews, a surprising number of companies are still hiring. Candidates who approach their job search in a persistent, strategic and positive way are the ones most likely to be taking advantage of those opportunities. With that in mind, the article explains how job seekers can expand their search in new directions, get face time with potential hiring managers, and effectively research employers.
There need for skilled IT professionals is constant, even when cutbacks affect core business areas. Workers should keep their eyes and ears open, and not discount any possibilities since it is difficult to know when a contact might lead you to a promising opportunity. Word of mouth is at its most valuable during uncertain times. Make a list of people in your network who might be able to provide job leads or move your r
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