Computer and Information Systems Managers: Job Hunting - A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers

Stephen Gladwell

Description

Good solid advice and great strategies for getting interviews and landing the job in Computer and Information Systems Management.

To Prepare for the Job this book tells you:

- The training and education needed

- Earnings

- Expected job prospects

- The job's activities and responsibilities

- Working conditions

To Land the Job, it gives you the hands-on and how-to's insight on:

- Finding Opportunities - the best places to find them

- Writing Unbeatable Resumes and Cover Letters

- Acing the Interview

- What to Expect From Recruiters

- How employers hunt for Job-hunters.... and More

This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one. It stands out because it:

1. Explains how the people doing the hiring think, so that you can win them over on paper and then in your interview;

2. Is filled with useful cheat and work-sheets;

3. Explains every step of the job-hunting process - from little known ways for finding openings to getting ahead on the job.

This book covers everything. Whether you are trying to get your first Job or move up in the system, get this book

Sujets

• Recherche d'emploi
• Recherche d'emploi
• Recherche d'emploi
• Business
• Economics
• Employabilité, métiers et formations
• Careers
• Job Hunting

Informations

• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 24 octobre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781743043936
• Langue: English

Extrait

Computer and Information Systems Managers Job Hunting A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers

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Copyright

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Good solid advice and great strategies for getting interviews and landing the job.

To Prepare for the Job this book tells you:

• • • • •

the training and education needed earnings expected job prospects the job’s activities and responsibilities working conditions

To Land the Job, it gives you the hands-on and how-to’s insight on

• • • • •

Finding Opportunities - the best places to înd them Writing Unbeatable Resumes and Cover Letters Acing the Interview What to Expect From Recruiters How employers hunt for Job-hunters.... and More

This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry- level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one. It stands out because it:

1. Explains how the people doing the hiring think, so that you can win them over on paper and then in your interview; 2. Is îlled with useful cheat and work-sheets; 3. Explains every step of the job-hunting process - from little- known ways for înding openings to getting ahead on the job.

This book covers everything. Whether you are trying to get your îrst Job or move up in the system, get this book.

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FINDING AND APPLYING FOR JOBS AND EVALUATING OFFERS 19 Where to Learn About Job Openings 19 Job Search Methods 20 Personal contacts. 20 School career planning and placement ofîces. 20 Employers. 21 Classiîed ads. 21 Internet resources. 22 Labor unions. 22 State employment service ofîces. 22 Job matching and referral. 22 Services for special groups. 23 Federal Government. 23 Community agencies. 23 Private employment agencies and career consultants. 23 Internships. Applying for a Job 25 Resumes and application forms. 25 Gathering information. 26 Choosing a format. 27 Resume and KSA (knowledge, skills & abilities) tips: 30 Cover letters. Job Interview Tips 32 Preparation: 32 Personal appearance: 32 The interview: 33 Information to bring to an interview: Evaluating a Job Offer 34 The organization. 36 Should you work for a relatively new organization or one that is well established? The job 36 Where is the job located? 36 Does the work match your interests and make good use of your skills? 38 How important is the job to the company or organization? 38 What will the hours be? 38 How long do most people who enter this job stay with the company? 38 The company should have a training plan for you. 39 Salaries and beneîts. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE… 41 THE INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS 43 Step 1 43 Technical Competencies Assessment Guide 44 Step 2 44 Determine the Customer Service Focused 44 Competencies of the Job 45 Deînitions: 45 Responsible. 46 Likeable. 46 Believable. 46 Outgoing. 47 Unappable. 48 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED BEHAVIORS ASSESSMENT GUIDE 49 Step 3 49 Develop Interview Questions to Assess Both 4

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49 Technical and Customer Service 49 Focused Competencies 50 Step 4 50 Conducting the Interview 52 Step 5 52 Background and Reference Checks 53 Making a Job Offer 53 Conîrming Job Offer Letter 54 Informing Unsuccessful Candidates 54 Retention of Interview Materials SAMPLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 55 Responsible 56 Likeable 58 Believable 59 Outgoing 60 Unappable INTERVIEWING 61 A Practical Guide for Selecting THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 61 Planning 61 Conîrming/Scheduling Interview 62 Conducting the Interview 62 Closing 63 Follow Up TIPS ON INTERVIEWING 64 Interview Questions To Get You Started 65 Supervisor and Manager Competencies 66 Interviewing People With Disabilities 67 Accommodating Persons With Disabilities For An Interview 69 Interview Do’s and Don’ts CHECKING REFERENCES 71 Which References Should I Check? 72 Tips for Checking References 73 The Reference Check Questions To Ask 74 Prohibited Questions and Practices RECORDING A PROFILE OF IMPRESSIONS 76 Supervisory and Managerial Competencies: 77 Building Coalitions/Communication: Recruiting - It Takes More Than A Job Announcement 78 Before Submitting the Vacancy 79 When the Vacancy Announcement is Open 80 Once the Certiîcate of Eligibles is Received 81 After The Selection is Made ASSESSING YOUR RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PRACTICES 83 Policies and Procedures 84 Recruitment Strategies

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Computer and Information Systems Managers

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Nature of the Work Training, Other Qualiîcations, and Advancement Employment Job Outlook Projections Earnings Wages Related Occupations Sources of Additional Information Signiîcant Points

• Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. • A bachelor’s degree in a computer-related îeld usually is required for management positions, although employers often prefer a graduate degree, especially an MBA with technology as a core component. • Many managers possess advanced technical knowledge gained from working in a computer occupation. Job prospects should be excellent. Nature of the Work In the modern workplace, it is imperative that Information Technology (IT) works both effectively and reliably. Computer and information systems managers play a vital role in the implementation and administration of technology within their organizations. They plan, coordinate, and direct research on the computer-related activities of îrms. In consultation with other managers, they help determine the goals of an organization and then implement technology to meet those goals. They oversee all technical aspect of an organization, such as software development, network security, and Internet operations.

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Computer and information systems managers direct the work of other IT professionals, such as computer software engineers and computer programmers, computer systems analysts, and computer support specialists (information on these occupations can be found elsewhere in the Handbook). They plan and coordinate activities such as installing and upgrading hardware and software, programming and systems design, the implementation of computer networks, and the development of Internet and intranet sites. They are increasingly involved with the upkeep, maintenance, and security of networks. They analyze the computer and information needs of their organizations from an operational and strategic perspective and determine immediate and long-range personnel and equipment requirements. They assign and review the work of their subordinates and stay abreast of the latest technology to ensure that the organization remains competitive. Computer and information systems managers can have additional duties, depending on their role within an organization. Chief technology ofîcers (CTOs),for example, evaluate the newest and most innovative technologies and determine how these can help their organizations. They develop technical standards, deploy technology, and supervise workers who deal with the daily information technology issues of the îrm. When a useful new tool has been identiîed, the CTO determines one or more possible implementation strategies, including cost-beneît and return on investment analyses, and presents those strategies to top management, such as the chief information ofîcer (CIO). (Chief information ofîcers are covered in a separate Handbook section on top executives.) Management information systems (MIS) directors or information technology (IT) directors manage computing resources for their organizations. They often work under the chief information ofîcer and plan and direct the work of subordinate information technology employees. These managers ensure the availability, continuity, and security of data and information technology services in their organizations. In this capacity, they oversee a variety of technical departments, develop and monitor performance standards, and implement new projects. 8