Starting a career in IT can be a great decision. If you like technology and have a talent for the exact sciences, know that this is one of the fastest growing markets in the country.
According to Brass com (Brazilian Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies), there will be a shortage of IT professionals in the market in the coming years, which should push the salaries of these professionals up and accelerate the career of young people who prepare well and have talent.
But little is known about the difficulties and challenges in this area.
Up close, few professionals really have a clear plan for what they will do in the next 5 years. In addition, the IT market is always innovating at a fast pace and is difficult to keep up with and keep up with all the issues in this medium.
Nowadays, people know a bit more about technology and the fact that you can format a computer, install Windows or Linux, write some scripts doesn’t make you an interesting person, because any curious boy can do that and after doing some 10 times he is already a professional in the area and can charge money for the service.
And when you can finally become a ninja on a particular subject, more complex new technologies come up: Big Data, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, etc. But this alphabet soup is boring and uninteresting, not even those who need it care or want to know about it.
1) Job Sites
Search for sites that list jobs, preferably for your region. For Porto Alegre and RS, we recommend Target Trust’s Opportunity Website; where the school’s partner companies publicize their IT and business opportunities. In addition, every Friday, a newsletter is sent with new job opportunities in the area. Other good recommendations you can find in this post.
2) LinkedIn
Well, you now have a flawless CV. However, is your LinkedIn up to date? Yeah, work on it, the recruiter will surely consult your LinkedIn profile. Keep it up to date, fill in all the possible fields and wake up the Personal Marketing that exists in you.
Make new connections, fill in your profile with your skills, show the projects you have worked on (if any), ask your friends for recommendations, create an English resume, expose the courses you have already taken. Anyway, invest a couple of hours in creating a killer profile!
Do this even if you have no work experience, so the recruiter realizes that you are an organized person determined to find a job in the area. In this post, you can see more tips on how to create a successful LinkedIn profile.
3) Specialized FRS
IT is different, it is another language. So if you are looking for help from a human resources agency, look for an HR that understands your language. You do not want someone who will ask you if you have knowledge in “C hashtag, Oracle, Linux, TIL and others”. Anyway, you want tips that work for IT.
4) Your CV
Even if you have no experience in the field, your resume is crucial. And if you don’t know how to format a document in word, you’re at a disadvantage because your CV must be flawless! Yes, his design and organization count too. Remember that possibly who will filter your CV will be someone from the human resources department and not from IT.
So if you don’t have skills in the office package, learn it! Either download a ready-made resume template and just replace the information, or create an online CV, there are several resume generators, use them!
What to include in your CV?
We could make a post just about how your CV should be organized, but in order not to dwell too much, let’s summarize:
Organize all your skills and list them clearly so as not to leave doubts about your ability;
Write a short bio / summary of yourself, try to make life easier for the recruiter, he will like it;
Do not err in Portuguese, this gets very bad. If it’s easier, ask someone to review your CV before submitting;
List all information necessary for him (recruiter) to contact you (email and phone);
Provide the link of your Facebook and LinkedIn, if you do not, the recruiter will find it anyway. By providing access, you show confidence that you have nothing to hide;
Remember, the recruiter wants to know your age and where you live; so don’t forget your date of birth and address;
Do not list the 25 job experiences you have had, but list the last 3 or 3 most relevant to your desired job position (provided they are recent);
If you speak other languages, have taken courses in the area, worked voluntarily, traveled in exchange, in short, extra information can make a difference!
When sending the email, avoid short, emotionless, “Follow CV” phrases. No, the recruiter wants excitement! At least pretend to be thrilled!
Send in PDF! Why? Simply because and some email services may present your document without the correct formatting or the recruiter may not use the same text editor as you and when he opens your CV the formatting may be completely broken.
5) Beware of Facebook
Avoid overexposing yourself, whether it’s that unwanted photo on drunken night; the political discussion, the bizarre selfies, and of course; avoid any pose that involves hand signals or photos in the bathroom mirror! Remember, recruiters can access your profile (and this will happen!) And you could lose your job for a ridiculous reason. So, despite the pros and cons of exposing yourself on social networks, if there are pros…
However, if you’re rebellious and think what I’m talking about is bullshit, fine, expose yourself! But at a minimum, change the privacy of your profile so that only your friends have access to your photos and updates. This way you can avoid a lot. In the meantime, recruiters were still able to access your profile and cover photo. So beware!
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