The other day, you read some tips from us on how to position yourself for a tech job. Based on popular demand, we held a masterclass inviting an HR specialist with over 10 years of experience to enlighten our community on the said topic from a recruiter standpoint. If you didn't attend the masterclass, then this article is a must-read.
These insights aren’t based on random research—they’re rooted in our speaker’s decade of experience, condensed into a powerful 2-hour session. So, if you're aiming to land a dream tech job, these tips are invaluable.
In our last article, we discussed some initial tips. Now, here are four more practical strategies to boost your job search and help you secure a tech role.
Read the following tips:
Our speaker highlighted that a good CV is the first point of attraction when you apply for a tech role, ensuring a solid ATS-recognized CV. When you apply for a tech job, it is necessary to make your CV brief yet informative; a one-page CV should showcase your wealth of experience and abilities.
Avoid unnecessary details such as dates of birth, marital status, and even home address especially if it's a remote tech role. Keep in mind that once a tech role is posted, many tech talents will apply, and what stands you out at a glance is your CV. Also, keep in consideration the time factor of the recruiter and place the most important information, such as your skill, level of experience, and strength, before any extra details.
If you are not an HR specialist and you don't know how to write a good CV, pay an expert to do so for you to snatch that tech job.
You should develop your soft skills alongside technical skills to attract tech jobs because recruiters look beyond your technical skills. Your level of competence involves how you can successfully deliver your role while maintaining a healthy attitude that will attract the recruiter and help you sustain your tech job.
Why is this important?
Most techies spend most of their training period developing technical skills such as coding, programming, product management, design, and so on and they forget to develop soft skills such as communication skills, team spirit, attention to detail, timeliness, grit, integrity, ability to learn and adapt to a work environment and so much more. Your strength in the delivery of that tech skill you possess is the soft skill you possess as well.
After applying for a tech role if you receive an invitation for an interview, you need to prepare extensively. There is no such thing as too much preparation. Prepare like it's your last chance. Preparing for your interview involves knowing how to answer likely interview questions, dressing if it's a physical tech job interview, background if it's a video interview and your camera position.
You also need to read and write down notable points about the tech company you have applied for through their website, ask questions from workers on the tech company if you have access to them, and understand what the job description is.
Having a good knowledge of the interview process, as well as being punctual is important.
Remember, every experience counts and you need to gain experience to gain an edge in the job role. Strive to be practical with your skills as you prepare. Your level of experience should reflect on your portfolio and CV.
In the application process, you can hint at your experience level, as this will attract the recruiter. Even as you prepare your interview, keep in mind that the interviewer will ask you for your level of experience especially when there is a stipulated level of experience needed for that tech role.
In essence, ensure that your level of experience tallys with what the recruiter is looking for. If you are a beginner, apply for a beginner-level job experience requirement unless you have other plans to convince the recruiter otherwise. In all, be smart enough to showcase your experience in a convincing manner.
Another tip is to be confident when speaking about your experience level so as not to leave a doubt in the recruiter's mind.
Your next tech job is a call away if you apply the tips in part one of the “How to Position Yourself For A Tech Job” article. Read part 1 here How to Position Yourself For A Tech Job As A Beginner. Also, apply what you read in this article, which is part 2.
We can't exhaust all the tips you need to succeed in your tech journey in this article. That is why we urge you to join our community here to attend the next masterclass.
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