Get hired! Tips for IT pros to write the best resume and conduct the best interviews

Glenn Zahn has been an IT recruiter for the last 15 years with the company he founded, RecruitWise. He shares his vast experience of helping thousands of IT professionals find the best jobs. Whether you have 30 years of experience in your field or you are a newcomer, these tips for getting the best job will resonate with everyone. For more information, check out his website at: www.recruitwise.jobs .

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1. Winning Resumes and Interviewing (How to get the job you want!) Glenn Zahn - President www.recruitwise.jobs
2. Resumes – Top 5 Items on First Page 1. Name 2. Contact Info 3. Skill Set 4. Education and/or Certifications 5. Relevant Experience (most recent first) www.recruitwise.jobs
3. • Goal of your resume • 5-7 second rule • Bullet lists, easy to read, targeted • No personal info • Cover letter should not repeat resume • Follow up with a call • Sell your accomplishments www.recruitwise.jobs
4. NOT on your resume • Salary Requirements • Objective • Info less than truthful • Social security number • Reason for termination • Weirdness www.recruitwise.jobs
5. Interviewing • Dress professionally; be on time • Confidence, not conceit • Keep the conversation to business • Strength and weakness question • Answers-short, brief, understandable • Engage the listener – look in the eyes • Avoid cliché phrases • Close interview with an action • Turn negatives into positives • Do your research www.recruitwise.jobs
6. NOT in the interview • Salary Requirements (unless asked) • Fail to ask questions • Disparage anyone • Cry • Beg • Get angry www.recruitwise.jobs
7. Questions? (How to get the job you want!) Glenn Zahn – President 865.425.0405 www.recruitwise.jobs