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How do I write a good CV summary? What should be included? — Vincent, Bronx [Read more…]
How to Position Yourself for an IT Management Role
Project manager … process manager … development manager. The IT environment holds plenty of potential for moving beyond the workaday Java or .Net programmer, and into a new realm of responsibility and reward. If you’re interested in an IT management role, try these 5 tips. [Read more…]
How to Answer the “What Are Your Weaknesses?” Interview Question
Dear Aegistech,
Every time I interview, there’s a question that stumps me. I never know what to say when the interviewer asks, “What are your weaknesses?” How should I respond? — Vladimir, Brooklyn [Read more…]
5 Things to Consider When Faced with a Counter Offer
Dear Aegistech,
I’ve accepted a new job and I’m about to give notice – what should I do if I get a counter offer from my employer? — Avi in Westchester [Read more…]
Mommas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to Use Bad IT Recruiters
Let’s face it, it feels good to be wanted. Whether you’re looking for a contract or full-time position, the stakes are high and the competition in IT is fierce. So when recruiting agencies contact you about a consulting project coding Core Java, or they’ve heard good things about your UX design expertise, you feel like one of the chosen few. [Read more…]
Interviewing: The Fine Line Between Confidence and Arrogance
A recent study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to be published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, delivers a surprising conclusion – that job seekers are better served by playing the narcissist in an interview.
Narcissism? Isn’t that like being vain or arrogant? Don’t people hate narcissists? [Read more…]
How to Write a Resignation Letter
Congratulations on your new position! Now comes the uncomfortable part: resigning from your current role. A professional termination of employment involves two steps: writing a formal resignation letter, and discussing it verbally with your manager. This post covers the basics of writing a simple, no-bridges-burned resignation letter. [Read more…]
6 Signs You Nailed Your Interview
Until you develop some psychic powers, you’ll never know exactly what your interviewer was thinking. Unfortunately we can’t help you acquire supernatural abilities, but we can provide some clues that will help differentiate whether you “nailed” your interview, or it was the final nail in your candidacy’s coffin. [Read more…]
How to Answer Interview Brain Teasers
Dear Aegistech,
I’ve been in my job for 11 years and I’m about to start interviewing again. I’ve heard companies today ask a lot of tough brain teaser questions that aren’t related to the job. What’s the deal with the brain teasers? — Raymond, Somerset, NJ [Read more…]
The One: What IT Hiring Managers Are Looking For
Aegistech President Sam Tomarchio has interviewed hundreds of people in the IT sector over the course of his career. When asked for his top 10 list of qualities a hiring manager are looking for in applicants, this is what he told us. [Read more…]