Category Archives: Job Hunt
Be Yourself to get that job
One of the pieces of advice that I’ve given to those looking for an information security job, has been to be yourself and stand out, but what does that mean? Well, let me start with a story of my first date with my wife and how I try to embody that thought. When I first…
Looking for a candidate hire a learner
My number one advice, is to hire people who are willing and constantly wanting to learn, as apposed to someone who is set in their ways. In my opinion IT people generally fall into one of two categories: Niche fillers and Learners.
5 Signs IT isn’t the career for you
We’ve all met the IT guy who we are pretty sure isn’t cut out for the job. I know people have asked me, if they are right for IT and it is something people need to think about prior to spending the money and time to get into the field. Lucky for you, I wanted…
Q&A Monday: IT Education
Question: Jim, For someone looking to segue into IT, what is the most direct educational route to take- tech school, university, or career diploma program? In general, what do you recommend for a good IT foundation? Tony DiPaciner Philadelphia, Pa Answer: Like most questions in IT, there is a lot of debate for the…
Q&A Monday: What to do after losing your job?
Question: Jim, I just found myself out of a job for the first time in 20 years and am searching for another tech job. I am looking for some things that I can do while I am looking to help my job search, is there anything you recommend? Richard Newsome Portland, Oregon Answer: I always…
Q&A Monday: Waiting for the dream job and offered another
Question: I know this is more of a general question than a technical question, but I expect end of next week to have two offers on the table from companies that are under a lot of pressure to get their positions filled. There is also third company, probably my favorite, which doesn’t seem to be under the same pressure and…
Q&A Monday: Looking for a job, while at a job
Question: Hey Jim, I am currently working at a company that I have been at for a couple years, and I feel like I’ve hit a brick cieling. I am going to start to look for another job, but with this job market, I don’t want my current job to find out. Any advice? Richard…
Looking for a job
I have been absent from my regular posting due to the fact, that I myself have been found laid off and looking for a job. Because I haven’t been actively working with technology it’s been hard for me to sit down and write a blog. All of a sudden it came to me today, I…