Choosing your first graduate job
The good news for the 2011 cohort of IT graduates is that there’s an official IT shortage and more jobs to choose from. But it’s worth doing your homework to make sure your first job is a launch pad...
View Article10 ways to make IT experience work for you
IT services firm FDM is recruiting 1,000 graduates to its Academy Programme this year and will fully fund 100 of the best for an MSc. in Applied Computer Science. The course will focus on software...
View ArticleThe value of IT graduates with work experience
Analysis by the University of West of England (UWE) has found that computing degrees with strong links to industry have the strongest record of subsequent graduate employment. Over 80% of graduates...
View ArticleThe IT landscape for graduates
The IT industry is recovering but certain sectors hold more promise for graduates during an era of austerity. The recent headlines on job prospects for graduates may be stark but if you’re looking for...
View ArticleWhich company - big or small?
Your first job may well be career-defining so it’s important to consider all kinds of employer and to make the right match.Large?The advantages of working for a large corporation, whether in the IT...
View Article5 free ways to increase your employability
Try these five free ways of upgrading your skills and contacts. They cost nothing and will improve your job prospects.1: Get business awareAll recruiters agree that graduates with technical skills and...
View ArticlePerforming at the assessment centre
The assessment centre is now a fixture in the recruitment process for any graduate who wishes to gain entry to a blue chip company. Assessment centres are extended selection procedures that last one...
View ArticleInternship for IT graduates
Doing a summer internship or a work placement is the optimum way of checking whether a company, role or sector is for you.It’s no secret that many employers use their internship programme as a...
View ArticleInterview techniques for IT graduates
The interview is your opportunity to showcase not only your technical abilities but, first and foremost, your social skills and business knowledge.Graduates applying for IT jobs should bear in mind...
View ArticleTraining and qualifications for IT graduates
Training and qualifications are just part of the picture. It’s how you continue to enhance your proposition that matters to employers.A career in ICT looks like a good bet right now as the number of...
View ArticleTune up your skills at IT boot camp
A boot camp may conjure up images of rising at dawn, cold showers, brutal physical workouts, and lots of shouting. If so, think again, because boot camp just became the latest method for training...
View ArticleEthical hacking
The penetration tester, previously regarded as a furtive and nerdy character who tested computer networks for security flaws, is enjoying a makeover. First is the name change to ‘ethical hacker’, and...
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ITMB graduates destined for big business roles
A survey by CWJobs and CA Technologies reveals the positive outcomes of the blended business-and-IT degree and the negative impact of higher tuition fees.Early graduates of ITMB, the blended business...
View ArticleGaming and VFX a treasure trove for junior tech jobs
Fancy a funky job with creative as well as technical challenge? Look no further than the UK’s interactive entertainment industry. It’s bigger than its film or music counterparts, while the visual...
View ArticleSharpen your job search with social media
Social media is a powerful way of supporting your job search and use of job boards. Employers are using Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook to size up graduate candidates ahead of formal interview, so it’s...
View ArticleHow to get the most from CWJobs
The summer holiday is a great time to use CWJobs to get ahead of the candidate crowd: use it to gain intelligence on employers and top advice on job hunting, not to mention applying for jobs.Here’s how...
View ArticleGlad tidings for graduate IT jobseekers
A projected large increase in IT spending in 2011 brings glad tidings to graduates seeking jobs in the sector. The forecast from data analysts IDC predicts that businesses will spend 5.7% more on IT in...
View ArticleCertification for IT graduates
A professional IT qualification shows you can hit the ground running and impresses potential employers. There are plenty to choose from so pick the one that suits your IT interests – and will land you...
View ArticleThe 10 most wanted IT skills for grads
The top ten skills for IT professionals are: SQL, C, C#, .NET, SQL SVR, ASP, Java, Java Script, HTML and Linux, according to e-skills’ latest bulletin. Get the low-down on the most marketable skills...
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