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Kevin212...Lie, Lie, Lie. Any of these missing something falling short so called critical skills can be learned on the job in a few days. Fake it until up to speed. Certifications are obsolete months after you get one.

Useless Load of Touchy Feeley HR nonsense; here is how you REALLY get an IT job:
*Rewrite your resume to include each buzz word or software application in the job description.
*Claim experience in any language they ask about, regrdless of whether you have actually used it
*Babble about a few obscure advanced feature makes it seem like you know what you are doing.
*Deny being an American citizen so they can get you at the prevailing H1B minium wage
*Express a can do attitude even if scope creep and oversold software means it cannot be done
*Add 2 years to the years experience they want, regardless of whether the platform is that old.
*Lie, Lie, Lie! Sound convincing as IT managers and HR bafoons do not know new technology.
Welcome to IT!!!

It's very helpful for the job seeker. Thank you very much.

Satya

I agree with Dane, I would take it one step further. If you're not an "outgoing" person, find something you feel you can be no matter what it is or how "nerdy" it may be, pay attention to how your able to simply communicate and express who you are and then apply that same "feel" and "attitude" to other areas, like maybe the interview }B-)

Good article. One key I would mention is that communication skills are paramont for every job out there today. There are many talented people who are not great at collaboration because of their week ability to express themselves, especially technical people. So prepare to act more outgoing then you may actually be. Practice communicating.

I thought it was a good refresher. Thanks, Dave L.

Great tipsfor an interview, especially if they land on great minds.

common sense guys, just be the best that you can be at doing what you love to do the most, and you they will come looking for you. Dont think about it , just do it !