Inside Secrets to Finding a Career in Technology

How does one compete if one has the skills, but no degree?What if one wants to live in Peaceful Valley instead of Silicon Valley?How does one land great consulting jobs?How does one get that all-important first job?How does one interview for a high-tech computer job with someone whose knowledge of computers is limited?There is a huge demand for experts in a wide range of technical fields ranging from computers to telecommunication to engineering. Yet, competition for jobs is tremendous, and it can be difficult to land the perfect position. This guide focuses exclusively on careers in technology, so it goes into greater depth than typical guides and incorporates-- Descriptions of numerous jobs in technical fields, complete with tips, contacts, and sources to help land them-- Sections on "getting in" with advice on breaking into specific fields-- "Inside Secrets" that are highlighted so readers can't miss them-- Detailed information on resumes and interviewing-- Sample resumes and cover lettersThis book also alerts technical experts to common traps, such as: -- Focusing on the "big names" and ignoring other great job opportunities-- Overloading resumes with technical terms-- Assuming that there are no good jobs outside the industry hotbeds or large corporations-- Neglecting to convey "people skills" in resumes and interviews (even technical geniuses have to come out of their cubicles and work with others!)JIST Works, Inc. Staff is the author of 'Inside Secrets to Finding a Career in Technology', published 2001 under ISBN 9781563708282 and ISBN 1563708280.