Getting Hired in IT by the IT Career Guy

Technology Hiring Stats and Advice Are you currently frustrated with your technology career search? Confused after sending out dozens of resumes and applications and still haven’t received any calls from recruiters? Are you feeling down on yourself and questioning whether or not you made the right decision to pursue a career in IT? You’re not alone. In…

Technology Talent Shortage ... NOT! Okay... maybe we do have a bit of a talent shortage in areas and especially with years of experience. However, have you considered hiring someone who has the will, the desire, and the energy to succeed and then INVEST in them? If not, then this episode is for you. Benefits…

Communication Skills are Critical for an IT Manager or for anyone, actually. This episode covers the 5 Keys to Effective Communications.

Effective IT Managers must keep their Technical Skills up-to-date. Technical skills are critical to success strategies and increasing respect from your team. Know the difference between Markitecture and Architecture.

Skills of an Effective Manager Part 1: Organization Effective managers must know how to manage: People, Projects, Teams, and Budgets Sure there is more to it, but these are the basics. Organizing People. This is the art of putting the right people into the right positions doing the right things. Step 1. Create an Executive Proposal…

Why does team conflict exist? Different personalities Different perspective on how to do things Leadership isn’t on the same page Leadership fails to create a cohesive environment The Fix Leadership must: Take ownership of the problem. Establish Why You Are Here... bring the teams together under a single purpose. Build Understanding Create cross-team working groups to…

Understand what Sacrificing means to you and how you can give back to those who have sacrificed for us.

Adversity Leads to Success “I don’t need easy, I just need possible.” — Bethany Hamilton Are you struggling to get that certification done? Are you facing your tenth job application and have been turned down nine times already? Did that project you were working on face a setback due to budget shortfalls? No matter your…

Don’t let excuses keep you from executing!

Motivate! Find the Will to Move Forward “Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers Practice Enthusiasm Steps to Find Enthusiasm - Reference "The Spartan Way" by Joe De Sena Fake it Talk to Yourself in Third Person Get Fired Up - Clapping Therapy…