What is the best way to land a federal job on the Information Technology field?
Currently I am reading some books on how to prepare resumes for federal jobs. I looked in usajob.opm.gov for jobs and apply, but I always seem to not even get called (not pass the first screening). I currently have a bachelors degree in Information Technology, planning on getting my master starting on march 23 and hold 4 comptia certifications (will get some microsoft ones soon). What am I doing wrong? I understand that many people prefer to work in the states and I am looking at overseas jobs. I forgot to mention that I served in the U.S. Navy for 7 years, so I have veterans preference. Check my online portfolio at http://www.prnetcom.com/portfolio/index.html and let me know what i might be doing wrong. My resume is in there too.
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Bill Gates went before Congress and said his firm has 3,000 unfilled jobs. Mr. Bill wants H1-B visa workers. Join the Army, serve your time in infantry, relist and get cert and prefs for government.
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Experience is usually the entry criteria...unless specified otherwise. Book learning and certifications are proof that you are capable of learning, but unless you have been there, you are untested and untrained.
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Or you can hack some federal dept and get arrested...then the Men In Black walk in and offer you a job....lets face it you need to give more detail than what you have...IT Support, Network, Dbase, Coding. Management what is it that you are after.... Then have a look at why your resume is failing...all govt have hte same process to follow when selecting people it is about RISK management...if you are not being accepted it is because you are seen as to HIGH a RISK as opposed to others.....
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I looked at your site. The first sentence (on the scrolling welcome part) has quite a number of grammar mistakes. Also, you show a lot of pride in being from Puerto Rico, which is awesome because it's a beatiful place and being from there is something to be proud of...but if you are showing this to people while looking for a job in the federal government, that type of local pride is going to backfire on you. Even more so than if you had a flag of a state rather than a territory on your profile, but for the same reason: they are looking for Americans! with a capital A and exclamation mark. Emphasize "what you have done for your country" and why you want to continue serving it.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
How's the Master of Liberal Arts in Information Technology from Harvard Extension School
How's the Master of Liberal Arts in Information Technology from Harvard Extension School?
I need some information and feedback on Master of Liberal Arts in Information Technology from Harvard University Extension School. Any insights on the overall experience, does the text Master of Liberal Arts in Extension studies with concentration in Information Technology viewed by HR and prospective employers? How does that compare with other continuing schools and programs around Boston like the Brandeis University MS in IT Management and the Boston University's M.S in Computer Information Systems. ALM in IT from Harvard Extension School vs MS in IT and M.S in CIS, the name Harvard is indeed something to recon with but not the text on the diploma. Any insights on this?
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Boston-area employers don't view an HES degree as the same as a Harvard degree. If the only reason why you're looking at this program is because of the Harvard name, then look elsewhere. In addition, a master in liberal arts... I'm not loving that type of degree re: employment prospects. It's not the same as a masters in IT, a masters in CIS, etc. It's less focused. Employers in your field prefer the focus. BU has a very good rep in the IT field. Brandeis does as well. I also know that Northeastern and WPI (which has a campus on 128) both have respected masters IT-related degrees.
I need some information and feedback on Master of Liberal Arts in Information Technology from Harvard University Extension School. Any insights on the overall experience, does the text Master of Liberal Arts in Extension studies with concentration in Information Technology viewed by HR and prospective employers? How does that compare with other continuing schools and programs around Boston like the Brandeis University MS in IT Management and the Boston University's M.S in Computer Information Systems. ALM in IT from Harvard Extension School vs MS in IT and M.S in CIS, the name Harvard is indeed something to recon with but not the text on the diploma. Any insights on this?
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Boston-area employers don't view an HES degree as the same as a Harvard degree. If the only reason why you're looking at this program is because of the Harvard name, then look elsewhere. In addition, a master in liberal arts... I'm not loving that type of degree re: employment prospects. It's not the same as a masters in IT, a masters in CIS, etc. It's less focused. Employers in your field prefer the focus. BU has a very good rep in the IT field. Brandeis does as well. I also know that Northeastern and WPI (which has a campus on 128) both have respected masters IT-related degrees.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
For Masters in Information Systems or Technology is there any online school with fees less than $500per credit
For Masters in Information Systems or Technology is there any online school with fees less than $500per credit?
I work full time so i have to join an online school and my budget is $500 max. per credit. Please suggest any information will be helpful.
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You can easily compare info about these schools in this site - schools.iblogger.org
I work full time so i have to join an online school and my budget is $500 max. per credit. Please suggest any information will be helpful.
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You can easily compare info about these schools in this site - schools.iblogger.org
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Shall i continue in Information Technology
Shall i continue in Information Technology?
friends i need your help I have B.Sc Computer Engineering with CGPA very low ie 2/4. I want to go for Engineering ie but got admission in Masters of Information Technology. I am fed up from career in IT coz no job and no respect 1 Shall i redo my BSc with good grades 2 do computer certifications and why 3 change by career to Electrical Engineer that have many oppurtunities. Pls reply Faisal Hi friends i need advice, I have degree in BSc Computer Engineering but unfortunate i couldnt get job on a permanent basis my career starts with hardware security engineer, Ericsson IE Engineer, and now secretary. I couldnet get job on permanent basis. I was shown jobs with great anticipation but ended up by fellow workers backbiting. now i want to persue for masters in information technology question is shall i take certifications or go for MIT. according to my experience Certification carry more weight than masters. because where i go they ask for certification first then degree. i need your help in this
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idk man if you spent all that time 4yrs for a bachelors and all that money? that would suck...if you really enjoy it and know what your doing keep @ it....swallow your pride and work your way up from the bottom. If you do enjoy the work go for your certifications..obviously if you get certified you will be resected and show to employers you know what your doing....you already have the degree requirments so now get some work experience doing w/e related to it and then get certified to show employers and not to mention they pay you more for having them.. IT careers are booming now a days, but i feel you I will have an associates in IT security and dont know much about it due to bad schooling..i have a 2.87 and will continue to go for bachelors pretty much all over in the IT security feild because i only got 36credits to transfer..but ithink thats a good thing..fresh start..will hopefully have teachers teaching
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I.T careers are booming these days and it has got lots of career opportunities in it.you have bachelor's in computers,so it would be better if you go for certifications in networking field which is very lucrative and side by side very demanding field.
friends i need your help I have B.Sc Computer Engineering with CGPA very low ie 2/4. I want to go for Engineering ie but got admission in Masters of Information Technology. I am fed up from career in IT coz no job and no respect 1 Shall i redo my BSc with good grades 2 do computer certifications and why 3 change by career to Electrical Engineer that have many oppurtunities. Pls reply Faisal Hi friends i need advice, I have degree in BSc Computer Engineering but unfortunate i couldnt get job on a permanent basis my career starts with hardware security engineer, Ericsson IE Engineer, and now secretary. I couldnet get job on permanent basis. I was shown jobs with great anticipation but ended up by fellow workers backbiting. now i want to persue for masters in information technology question is shall i take certifications or go for MIT. according to my experience Certification carry more weight than masters. because where i go they ask for certification first then degree. i need your help in this
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idk man if you spent all that time 4yrs for a bachelors and all that money? that would suck...if you really enjoy it and know what your doing keep @ it....swallow your pride and work your way up from the bottom. If you do enjoy the work go for your certifications..obviously if you get certified you will be resected and show to employers you know what your doing....you already have the degree requirments so now get some work experience doing w/e related to it and then get certified to show employers and not to mention they pay you more for having them.. IT careers are booming now a days, but i feel you I will have an associates in IT security and dont know much about it due to bad schooling..i have a 2.87 and will continue to go for bachelors pretty much all over in the IT security feild because i only got 36credits to transfer..but ithink thats a good thing..fresh start..will hopefully have teachers teaching
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I.T careers are booming these days and it has got lots of career opportunities in it.you have bachelor's in computers,so it would be better if you go for certifications in networking field which is very lucrative and side by side very demanding field.
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