Presenter: John Barry, Tuesday, January 6, 7:30 p.m, at the Danbury Hospital Auditorium.
The economic recovery is progressing and IT hiring is up, according to many industry observers. Finding a job appears to be getting easier, especially for IT professionals with certain skills. This is encouraging news for some but if you are stuck in a dead-end job using the same old skill set, under employed or worse, how do you get started with an effective job search? What skills are in high demand now and in the foreseeable future?
John Barry, Owner and President of ITech Consulting Partners (http://www.itechcp.com/), will be our speaker at the January 6th general meeting. He will answer these and other concerns that many of us have, in this informative and timely presentation that will answer the following questions.
What computer and technology jobs are trending now and into the foreseeable future? What is the best way to obtain those “in demand” skills for better paying jobs, i.e. formal training, on-line classes, self-study, certifications, volunteer work, or something else?
What are some of the pros and cons of choosing between contract, part time, or full time employment opportunities?
How to best use job boards such as Career Builder, Monster, ZipRecruiter.com and others? Should resumes be publicly available for all recruiters to scrutinize (mass marketed), should contact information by hidden so they will contact you through the job board, or should candidates review job postings based on keyword searches and initiate contact with recruiters?
What is the role of networking, such as LinkedIn, business mixers, local Chambers of Commerce, seminars, user groups, and others?
What is the best way to respond to a recruiter with a job opportunity? What should be in a cover letter? Should multiple resumes be used, emphasizing different skill sets and experience based on different opportunities?
What is the role of career counselors and when should you consider using one?
As a former IT professional, John Barry founded ITech in 1998. He is an expert in the field, with over 15 years of experience placing candidates, and has built a solid reputation with both clients and candidates. He is involved in several professional organizations, having been an active member of the Society of Information Management since 2003. He has also presented to local networking groups; most recently including The Northern Fairfield Professionals recruiter panel, The Schegg Group, and Right Management.
DACS meetings are held at the Danbury Hospital auditorium. DACS General Meetings are free and open to the public. Members and prior attendees are encouraged to extend invitations to anyone interested in this topic. The January 6th presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m.