http://www.first-computer-job.com/first-computer-job-news.html News, developments and opinions on the IT industry and how anyone determined enough can get in with little or even no knowledge or experience. Topics include training, resume writing, job applications, interview techniques, non technical skills employers look for and gaining a competitive edge through marketing yourself better. en-us Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:12:48 +0100 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:12:48 +0100 Easy Blogs ( http://www.easyblogs.com ) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/l3wjq7Moon0/200708.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200708.html#e57 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:12:48 +0100 It seems that nowhere on the web is safe from criminal hackers, the latest news story being that Monster.com has been compromised and the intimate ID details of 1.6 million candidates are now in the hands of hackers and spammers. The perpetrators targeted... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200708.html#e57 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/PgUvtFdR5JM/200708.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200708.html#e56 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 06:43:15 +0100 Ever get that feeling of 'can't learn it all quick enough'? In IT there is just so much to take in both technical and non technical and when you see the people at the top who seem to know it all you just want to get to that level as quickly as possible. You... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200708.html#e56 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/dq0OCcSBylM/200707.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200707.html#e55 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 19:31:33 +0100 Working in the heart of the financial centre of London is pretty exciting. You can feel the buzz of the atmosphere - lots of stuff happens here. That added to the complete jump over to 3rd line makes this contract the best role I've landed.... Ever! As... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200707.html#e55 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/W8zlS4DZ914/200706.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200706.html#e54 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:31:34 +0100 So I ended my contract yesterday and start a new one on Monday. It will be a bit of a career milestone for me as I have always wanted to be a contractor in the city working right at the heart of or where the wealth is created. There are several kinds... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200706.html#e54 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/ApoOFKlTQSM/200706.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200706.html#e53 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:15:34 +0100 Have you ever been caught out surfing a job site on your office computer? It's probably about the biggest taboo anyone could make. But with new jobs coming out every hour - all that competition and having to get in there early what's a job seeker to do?... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200706.html#e53 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/_Y4XEMPIWYQ/200706.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200706.html#e52 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:37:07 +0100 There are a lot of upsides to contracting like: Being your own boss No Micro-management or annual salary reviews Good - no make that GREAT money! Less tax liabilities Control over how much/little holiday The perks of being a company director Then... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200706.html#e52 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/l0QYFeRr3UI/200706.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200706.html#e51 Sun, 3 Jun 2007 19:35:27 +0100 Bit of a controversial one here but it needs to be aired so here goes.. How can less qualified people with lower academic results win job interviews and offers over their more accomplished competitors? Does a good education not prepare you for the big... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200706.html#e51 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/oSwYAd5gVeM/200705.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200705.html#e50 Wed, 30 May 2007 21:06:34 +0100 If you're technical and have a head for business come on down... The price is definitely right! In a press release today theitjobboard.com have reported a "25% Increase In Six Months In Jobs Advertised" largely due to business management roles, development... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200705.html#e50 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/czd-E5Hg3Bs/200705.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200705.html#e49 Sat, 26 May 2007 09:37:33 +0100 "Are you happy with that?" - there you go, wasn't hard was it? In the world of IT support it's essential that when finishing up a helpdesk call that you get some king of acknowledgment or - verbal agreement - that the user is satisfied with the work carried... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200705.html#e49 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstComputerJobNewsAndInformation/~3/l8i5S0mVe8k/200705.html http://www.first-computer-job.com/200705.html#e48 Sun, 20 May 2007 17:57:49 +0100 Is it really necessary to have a guide on 'how to get an IT job'? Well judging by the amount of forum posts from qualified and talented candidates struggling to get a job - it appears that it is. The reason so many people aren't being put forward for roles... http://www.first-computer-job.com/200705.html#e48