‘Job Hunt’ Archives
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 best [...]
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 find it funny that people keep asking me about [...]
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 is moving at a [...]
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 Marshall Boys Ranch, TX Answer: When I was younger and working [...]
