managing your technical career (2)
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Managing Your Technical Career
Kim Smith-RohlfsTechnical RecruiterThe Lawton Group
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Introduction
Technical Recruiter 13 Years of Experience Contract & Permanent Placement Corporate & Agency Experience
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Agenda
Importance of planning Changing jobs Finding your next job Flourishing at work Q & A
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Importance of Planning Your Career
More control More money Greater job security Greater job satisfaction
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Should I stay or should I go? It’s a personal thing Signs you should be looking for a
new job Don’t leave until… Don’t leave when you are angry
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Things to consider
Type of job – Permanent or Contract What is important to you
Must haves, Nice to haves Salary requirements Type of company To relocate or not to relocate
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Management vs. Individual Contributor
Personal preferences Pros & cons Blended positions
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Contracting vs Full-Time (Permanent)
Your personality Financial situation Skill set Professional experience
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Contracting
W-2 vs. 1099 Should you work with an agency? Marketing? The contractor’s résumé
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Compensation
Know what you are worth Salary.com Glassdoor.com Dice.com Payscale.com
A word of caution about bonuses Should you ever take a pay cut?
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Finding your next job
Working with recruiters Networking
In person Online
Job boards
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Recruiters – Friends or foes?
Types of recruiters How recruiters work Working with recruiters
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Networking Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
.NET Developers Group San Diego Tech Scene Armed Forces Communications &
Electronics Association Association of Information Technology
Professionals
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Job Boards
www.indeed.com www.dice.com www.careerbuilder.com Niche sites
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Interviewing
Why is this job open? What does it take to be successful here? How big is the team? Where is the team located? What percentage of my time will be spent
on each job responsibility? Which responsibilities are of the highest
priority?
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Thriving vs. surviving
Keep abreast of technology Consider certifications Additional training Network within your company Consider internal transfers
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Questions?
Free resume review or if you have any questions: Email me at [email protected] Call me at 760-207-6983
Thanks for attending!