Author Archive: Grant McElmury
Grant McElmury is a 12-year IT Job professional, specializing in career advancement and work-life satisfaction.
IT Job Postings Drops 1.3% in November 2015, Reports ITJobsWeb.com
ITJobsWeb.com, the leading IT jobs website for IT professionals, reports a 1.3 percent decrease in the number of IT job postings to its site for the month of November 2015 compared to the previous month. November’s reported decrease in tech job postings for the month marks a drop for the 0.10 percent increase reported in October. […]
This Week in Career Advice
When looking for your next dream job, the internet can be a wonderful source of information. Here are some of the past week’s best advice for job-seekers. 5 Questions You Should Be Asking In Your Job Interviews Employers almost always give interviewees an opportunity to ask questions at the end of an interview, so why […]
5 Reasons You Hate Your Job!
While most people count themselves as ‘somewhat satisfied’ in their positions, others downright hate it. A recent Quora thread asked users why they hate their job. Here are a few key answers: 1 – You Don’t Like Your Boss Let’s start with the most obvious factor for hating your job – your boss. Terrible bosses […]
IT Job Interview Question: Tell Me About A Time You Failed
“It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure” — Bill Gates We’ve all have personal failures at work: be it cutting corners to accommodate deadlines, missing deadlines altogether, or allowing small details to get in the way of the bigger picture. Whatever the reason, its important to […]
Don’t Take It Personally: 5 Reasons Why You Didn’t Get The Job
Sometimes, despite a perfect interview and well-tailored resume or work portfolio – you just don’t get the job. The reasons behind the decision can vary, but sometimes it has nothing to do with you! Here are some reasons why you didn’t get the job: They have someone else primed for the job. Due to internal […]
IT Job Trends: Job Satisfaction, Compensation and Hiring in 2014
Computerworld’s newly released 2014 IT Salary Survey revealed some interesting trends about the IT job market, mainly the increasing importance placed on softer compensation factors. While traditional incentives remain important to the average worker, their significance has declined over the last few years. Instead, less-tangible rewards such as supportive work environments, team composition (i.e. talent) […]
4 Quick Ways to Spice Up Your LinkedIn Profile
Now that Spring has sprung, its time to organize your social accounts! 1. Update Your Photo: Putting your best foot forward on LinkedIn typically means having actual headshots taken to use as your profile image. A proper headshot conveys a level of professionalism while allowing your personality to shine through, which is why you should […]
3 Kinds of Questions You Should Ask Your Job Interviewer
While the opportunity to ask questions at the end of an interview is so common a practice that it’s nearly expected, very few candidates actually take advantage of the chance. Don’t make this mistake! Asking questions can not only help you determine if this role is indeed for you, it also helps the interviewer get […]
How to Beat Procrastination
We’re all guilty of procrastination – even the most time-efficient among us! It rears its ugly head at the most inopportune times, especially when your workload is overwhelmingly large and your timelines are short. The good news is dealing with procrastination is a matter of organization and focus, two resources you have at your disposal. […]
8 Great Pieces of Career Advice
We’ve collected the best pieces of advice we found online to help propel your IT career. Learn from those who’ve been in your position with these 8 great pieces of career wisdom. Starting Out in your Career: “If you’re working at a place you don’t see yourself being for a long time, think about your next […]
