{"id":6757,"date":"2018-06-29T10:07:52","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T16:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/careercenter\/?p=6757"},"modified":"2018-06-29T10:07:52","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T16:07:52","slug":"tech-career-toolkit-resumes-job-searching-and-interviewing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/careercenter\/tech-career-toolkit-resumes-job-searching-and-interviewing\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Career Toolkit: Resumes, Job Searching, and Interviewing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Tech Career Toolkit: Resumes, Job Searching, and Interviewing<br \/>\nReposted from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizoninternet.com\/bookmark\/guides\/tech-resume-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Bookmark<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a tech-related job opportunity, we\u2019ve got good news: The tech space is the place to be. From virtual reality to IoT innovations, the industry is gearing up for exponential growth. The possibilities are endless, but the competition is tough. In this super-saturated landscape, your resume is your ticket to ride. Here are six ways to make sure yours stands out.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>BRING ON THE NUMBERS.<\/strong><br \/>\nQuantify your achievements wherever you can. It\u2019s good to highlight the tasks and skills you used to complete a project. It\u2019s even more meaningful to show how your contributions had a direct impact on the business. Here are some bare-bones examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Created xx application, decreasing manual work time by xx hours per week.<\/li>\n<li>Developed xx database, lifting monthly ecommerce sales by xx dollars.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced site load time by xx seconds, increasing page traf\ufb01c by xx percent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T WASTE SPACE.<\/strong><br \/>\nResume real estate is valuable \u2014 and always in short supply. Be sure to use it wisely. Unless they\u2019re super interesting (or directly related to the job), don\u2019t include any interests or af\ufb01liations. Don\u2019t know where to start? Delete Microsoft Of\ufb01ce from your skills. You\u2019re applying for a technology position. It\u2019s assumed that you already know the basics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>HIGHLIGHT YOUR TECHNICAL SKILLS.<\/strong><br \/>\nThat being said, don\u2019t skimp on the impressive tech skills you do have. Even common skills like HTML\/CSS or WordPress put you ahead of candidates who can\u2019t list them. If you\u2019re pro\ufb01cient in lots of programs, servers or databases, break them out in a separate section. If you don\u2019t have lots of technical skills, it\u2019s okay to list soft skills like leadership, teamwork or public speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>PLUG YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE.<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you want to stand out in the tech space, don\u2019t just say you\u2019re tech-savvy \u2014prove it. Create an online portfolio or responsive website and list it in the contact section of your resume. Just be sure that if you\u2019re directing traf\ufb01c to the site, you\u2019re proud of how it re\ufb02ects you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>INCLUDE KEYWORDS.<\/strong><br \/>\nUse keywords in your resume that match the ones on your job description. Some companies use resume-scanning software to weed out weak resumes before they ever reach a recruiter\u2019s desk. Even without the robots, including familiar keywords is a great way to help less-techy recruiters put your resume in the \u201cyes\u201d pile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>CURB CARELESS ERRORS.<\/strong><br \/>\nBe sure to proofread! Better yet \u2014 run your resume by a second set of eyes. Though you aren\u2019t applying for a writing position, a completely clean resume demonstrates attention to detail and shows that this opportunity means a lot to you. Don\u2019t give recruiters a reason to doubt that you\u2019re the best person for the job.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>JOB SEARCH SURVIVAL GUIDE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A saga in three parts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I: FIND THE JOB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hunt, search, scour, repeat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get social |<\/strong>During the job hunt, LinkedIn is your partner in crime. The platform is free, and it\u2019s a great way to see where your connections have been \u2014 or \ufb01nd contacts working where you\u2019d like to be. It makes the world a whole lot smaller.<br \/>\n<strong>Search by location |<\/strong>To be happy at your future job, you\u2019ll have to like the place you\u2019re living. Make a list of cities (or states) where you could see yourself. Then, start looking for the tech companies in those places.<br \/>\n<strong>Tap your connections |<\/strong>Check in on old friends, colleagues and classmates. Where are they working now? How long have they been there? Do they like it? Companies want to hire people who\u2019ve been vetted. A recommendation from an esteemed employee can go a long way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>II. HELP THE JOB FIND YOU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You sent your resume. You crossed your \ufb01ngers. But the work\u2019s not done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make yourself visible |<\/strong>It\u2019s a major red \ufb02ag if you don\u2019t show up in a Google search. Ensure your online presence is top-notch and professional. (Don\u2019t post anything you wouldn\u2019t want your future boss to see.)<br \/>\n<strong>Set yourself apart |<\/strong>Your resume isn\u2019t all that de\ufb01nes you, so create a site that gives recruiters the full story. Whether you build a dazzling web portfolio or craft the perfect Instagram presence, this is your chance to let your skills \u2014 and personality \u2014 shine.<br \/>\n<strong>Don\u2019t rely on online applications |<\/strong>Online applications are easy, but they\u2019re not particularly impactful. The best way to get a foot in the door is to have someone hold it open for you. When you submit your resume, don\u2019t let it disappear into cyberspace. Follow up with the hiring manager directly if you haven\u2019t heard back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>III. SEAL THE DEAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You got called in for an interview. Don\u2019t panic. Do this:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prepare talking points |<\/strong>Prepare a handful of anecdotes and accomplishments that you\u2019d like to share. General interview questions like \u201chow do you respond to adversity\u201d and \u201cwhat do you hope to gain from this job\u201d are a lot less scary if you\u2019ve got a stress-tested answer on the brain.<br \/>\n<strong>Say thanks |<\/strong>Send a detailed thank you note (addressed to the person you spoke with). Old fashioned snail mail can make quite the impression. But at the very least, write a thoughtful email to the contacts you made during your visit.<br \/>\n<strong>Keep your head up |<\/strong>Statistically, you won\u2019t win them all. Rejection is something nearly everyone has to face. Even if you aced the interview and impressed everyone you met, sometimes, things just don\u2019t work out. Keep your head up and keep working. If you stick to these steps, you can rest assured knowing that you\u2019re doing your best.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>You\u2019re just about ready to start filling out those job applications! We have a few more resources for you to seal the deal on a new job.\u00a0 Use our\u00a0<strong>Action Verb Word Bank<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure your resume has maximized action-oriented verbs to help you describe your day-to-day responsibilities and emphasize your accomplishments. Also, before you start applying for jobs double check your resume with our printable\u00a0<strong>Resume Checklist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can find both resources here:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/verizoninternet.redoriginproxy.com\/bookmark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Tech-Career-Toolkit-modified.pdf\">Resume Checklist and Action Verb Word Bank<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tech Career Toolkit: Resumes, Job Searching, and Interviewing Reposted from The Bookmark If you\u2019re looking for a tech-related job opportunity, we\u2019ve got good news: The tech space is the place to be. From virtual reality to IoT innovations, the industry is gearing up for exponential growth. 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