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| Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by SyberKate(f): 12:03pm On Feb 18, 2017 |
The IT jobs industry is much broader than just a few well-known companies. It’s made up of a wide range of employers that operate in all types of business sector. Understanding this landscape can help you identify a good assortment of companies in which you can use your skills. Types of IT employer Large IT employers include technology solutions providers, IT services organisations, telecoms companies (technology and service providers) and technology consultancies. Other significant IT recruiters include finance and professional services firms, such as investment banks, retail banks, investment management firms, insurers and accountants. Retail, media, games development and public services organisations are also major recruiters in the IT jobs landscape. And there are many smaller technology employers, such as specialist software houses and niche consultancies. But, potentially, you could start your IT career in any type of business. Know what you want from IT job With a wide range of options on offer you need to know how to search for the right IT jobs and employer. Get started by considering two key factors. 1. The work you’d like to do. Do you want to do loads of coding or none at all, but still use your technical reasoning? Would you prefer to be business focused, or enjoy the best of both the technology and commercial worlds? Do you want to be troubleshooting daily, or working on projects with longer deadlines? If you’re not sure that you want to focus on one particular area from the outset, explore employers offering graduate programmes that allow you to work in different roles or business areas before you specialise. 2. How mobile you’re prepared to be. Technology careers vary widely in terms of how mobile you need to be. If you’re looking to become a consultant, expect to spend your working week wherever your current client is based. Likewise, graduates in IT services may be required to spend the week on their clients’ premises. In contrast, if you choose a very technical role such as developer or software tester you’re likely to spend the vast majority of your time in the same office. Business and management-focused roles (eg project management) tend to fall somewhere between the two – they often require an employee of travel but this can vary depending upon the precise role and company. Try to assess how mobile you are prepared to be. Know what the employer wants from you As you begin to establish what you want from your job and the type of organisation you’d like to work for, it’s essential that you think about the requirements of the role and what the employer wants from you as an individual. This will help you to determine whether you are truly a good match for the job and your chosen employer. It’ll also make apparent the ‘extra’ skills and attributes that you’ll need to bring to the table, as some students mistakenly assume they’ll be able to walk into any graduate IT job because they have an IT degree. Recruiters report that students applying for graduate IT jobs in technology roles can take more than 12 months for a graduate pursuing a career in the IT and technology sector to get that first job. So, even if you’ve studied computer science, you have to go several steps further to get your foot in the door of your chosen company. For instance, graduates should take the initiative to teach themselves new skills. There are lots of free online courses available. It shows an employer that you have the drive and motivation they’re looking for. Also, try to be part of your local tech community, go to hackathons and contribute. It shows an employer that you’re passionate about the industry.’ On your job hunt, make sure you think about the employers’ needs – not only your own. Remember that: • Demand for technologists is greater at experienced-hire level than entry level. • IT recruiters tend to have requirements that go beyond what’s taught in lectures. • Many major players now demand at least a 2.1 degree. • Even if you’ve got the right skills, you still need to sell your understanding of and enthusiasm for a particular employer. http://syberkart.com/blog/finding-place-jobs-landscape/ 4 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by SyberKate(f): 12:04pm On Feb 18, 2017 |
Also see... So you have been invited for an oral interview and you want to be prepared for the upcoming salary negotiation, you do a research on the standard pay range and practice asking for what you want. Those steps are certainly valuable, but they’re not enough. To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, read on for the most common things you’ll hear and tips for how to respond. http://syberkart.com/blog/best-respond-four-salary-negotiation-questions/ Post To Instagram From Computer - How To http://syberkart.com/blog/post-instagram-computer/ 2 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by MisterGrace: 8:59am On Feb 19, 2017 |
Nice write up. I started with HTML 5, a little PHP basics and Myql database. Apart from web development, I do search engine optimization, SMS short codes and digital marketing. Done a couple of jobs that I am so proud of. Only wish is for the jobs to be coming regularly. Tired of submitting CVs and going to series of interviews of which most of them re fruitless. 5 Likes |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by babatee126(m): 8:59am On Feb 19, 2017 |
Nice. but |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by muhammad09(m): 9:02am On Feb 19, 2017 |
SyberKate:why na?  |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by SexyCrixus25(m): 9:02am On Feb 19, 2017 |
Nice one |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by mindful01: 9:05am On Feb 19, 2017 |
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| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by Nobody: 9:06am On Feb 19, 2017 |
After stayed at home for almost a year jobless I now believed that connection is the only way to get a good job in Nigeria because all those graduated with 2.2 and pass but well connected are all gainfully employed. Me with my strong 2.1math/comp.sci still here jobless, if na to pray i don turn to prayer warrior all to no avail but I still blv God can do it, I've attended some interviews only to meet like 50 applicants (some with experience) on one/two positions hmmm also no even 20k to start any business. I'm a web and graphics designer but where ar the customers? I'm also into blogging only dat it takes alot of time to make it there. SERVICES 1. Computer appreciation 2. Web designing 3. Online registration 4. Corporate training 5. Software Training 6. Graphics designing 7. systems repair, installation and troubleshooting KEY COMPETENCIES - Microsoft office proficient. - PowerPoint, CorelDraw, Photoshop,fireworks, Illustrator, PageMaker etc. - Html, C++, CSS, Php, WordPress, blogger - Diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair. System integration and data migration - Customer relationship management and Strong problem solving abilities - Performance monitoring and optimization. Multi-tasking and project management 2 Likes |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by celestialAgent(m): 9:09am On Feb 19, 2017 |
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| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by babatee126(m): 9:10am On Feb 19, 2017 |
Why are u people quoting me? |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by Nobody: 9:10am On Feb 19, 2017 |
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| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by Nobody: 9:11am On Feb 19, 2017 |
MisterGrace: Why don't you try freelance jobs |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by MisterGrace: 9:13am On Feb 19, 2017 |
TakeMeSerious:I won't mind Sir. |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by laplace19(m): 9:16am On Feb 19, 2017 |
MisterGrace: Inspired I'm a civil engineer by profession but I've got much love for programming. I'll be starting my personal training on HTML this week.... After that I'll learn CSS and then PHP. Waiting for the learning materials( videos) to arrive from Osun state courtesy of my friend who read computer engineering. 1 Like |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by AntiWailer: 9:23am On Feb 19, 2017 |
ymee: Connection is not the way, it is skills and when I say skills I mean practical skills that will solve problems. They will rather employ a skilled resource for the role of a Senior programmer and look for another space for the president's son. Results speaks VERY LOUD. Employers are not father Xmas. You need to be able to add to their bottom line incredibly. Those connections add to their bottom line. If I have a permanent Sec's son in my team, if i have an idea i want to push to the Governor it becomes very easy. So i won't leave him and employ you just because i don't want a Nigerian to be jobless and not because of what you bring to the table. Nobody will employ you because you need a job. You will be employed because they have a problem they want you to solve. The only time you will give me headache in choosing between you and Perm Sec's son is if i need your skill to accomplish what i need his father to help me out with. What that will lead to is i will employ you, and look for a role for him too. 2-1 maths computer science ? Can u program in c# ? The problem is not acquiring the right skill at the right time. If u can, I will get u a job max 2 weeks. U get an interview next week and get the processed kicked next week. 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by AntiWailer: 9:25am On Feb 19, 2017 |
laplace19: Can I interrupt u ? Go and learn C# or Java. Thank me later. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by stevenson007: 9:39am On Feb 19, 2017 |
I'M inspired by most comments here. |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by hancock(m): 9:40am On Feb 19, 2017 |
AntiWailer:any reason you specified C# or Java? I just started learning programming as a hubby and i have settled with python due to its simplicity and ease of use. |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by AntiWailer: 9:45am On Feb 19, 2017 |
hancock: If it is just an hobby, no problem but if u need a job in the Nigerian market without frustration then start with c# or java. |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by laplace19(m): 9:45am On Feb 19, 2017 |
AntiWailer: I've tried learning java while in school before my laptop got stolen. Java is kind of complex for my liking. As for C sharp, I'm not familiar with it. Since I'm going into web programming, I was advised to learn html,css and php. Anticipating others response though. |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by AntiWailer: 9:49am On Feb 19, 2017 |
laplace19: Pick c# and use it in asp.net for ur Web programming. U will still understand html5 and CSS along the line. |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by laplace19(m): 9:56am On Feb 19, 2017 |
AntiWailer: I don't have any material on c# and asp.net. unless you want to help a brother out |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by AntiWailer: 9:58am On Feb 19, 2017 |
laplace19: My brother all what u need is the Internet. Go to www.asp.net. download visual studio community edition for free then get plenty videos and materials on the same site and start coding. |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by sayusuf(m): 10:02am On Feb 19, 2017 |
Don't waste ur time learning programming. Its irrelevant to the practical industry of naija. Unless u work in software development company. Focus on administration. Systems nd network administration 2 Likes |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by laplace19(m): 10:08am On Feb 19, 2017 |
AntiWailer: Thanks bro |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by Nobody: 10:10am On Feb 19, 2017 |
ymee: Location sir?? Are you into training, I'm very much interested |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by SyberKate(f): 10:12am On Feb 19, 2017 |
laplace19:Search https://kickass.unblocked.at For training videos from Udemy, Lynda and Coursera 1 Like |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by kingsleyugo41(m): 10:15am On Feb 19, 2017 |
AntiWailer:pls,where can i get java software i want to start with java |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by SyberKate(f): 10:19am On Feb 19, 2017 |
kingsleyugo41:Check torrent sites like the one above your comment |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by Nobody: 10:19am On Feb 19, 2017 |
cowleg:yes i can train you |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by laplace19(m): 10:20am On Feb 19, 2017 |
SyberKate: Syberkate... I appreciate. |
| Re: Finding Your Place In The IT Jobs Landscape by AntiWailer: 10:22am On Feb 19, 2017 |
kingsleyugo41: download resources here http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index-jsp-138363.html Learn Here https://www.codecademy.com 1 Like 1 Share |
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