Scope and Content:
This guide contains resources for preparing job applications for IT jobs. It has links for 2 interview preparation websites, a resume building guide, 2 websites that offer online courses and tutorials to related fields, and a website that prepares cover letters for users. Pertaining to the specific job position you are looking to apply for, there are options within these websites to pick the guides to help you prepare the necessary material. These websites have been used by multiple people who are looking to pursue careers in IT and are credible in the sense that they have legitimate reviews by employees and employers.
Audience:
This guide is intended for individuals who are pursuing or have completed a degree in information technology or a related field and are seeking guidance on how to effectively prepare their material for applying to jobs in the IT industry. It includes recent graduates, experienced IT professionals seeking a career change, or those looking to advance their current IT career. Additionally, those seeking internships or entry-level positions in the IT industry can also use this guide.
Assumptions About Readers:
You should be familiar with industry-specific terminology and examples that provide relevant and practical advice for IT job seekers. Additionally, many of the companies listed on these websites are a few of the big tech companies which look at specific qualifications in candidates and the websites included within this guide mention those skills. Knowing those positions and fields within the IT space is crucial in being able to quickly pick up concepts, especially in the content covered within the resources under “Online Courses”. This guide includes a “LinkedIn Learning” section so you must have an established LinkedIn account to be able to access the courses there.
Organization of this Guide:
This is the homepage and just covers the basic scope and content of the guide. The below section offers readers some tips to use this guide properly and may come in handy when they are unsure of how to navigate through it. A Table of Contents tab has been included to help readers locate each resource page.
The “Interviews” tab contains two sites’ pages for two different websites- one for “Interview Kickstart” and one for “Glassdoor”. Similarly, the “Online Courses” tab contains two sites’ pages for two different websites- one for “Coursera” and one for “LinkedIn Learning”. The “Resumes” and “Cover Letter” tabs contain one site page each.
Tips for Using this Guide:
- Look over the top menu bar to find the appropriate guide required.
- Once you land on the page, click on the URL listed besides “Website”.
- Read the description to understand what each website entails.
- As you go through the websites, read the “Tips for Using the Site” section in this guide. There are screenshots included for some sections to make it easier to locate those parts in the websites.
- The Table of Contents includes hyperlinks to be redirected to the necessary tabs, including sub-sites, if there are any.