Hump Day Hunting Help: March 23, 2011

by Kassandra McGhee on March 23rd, 2011

Tip of the Week: Before You Apply For That Job!

I am almost certain we have all been asked, “So what do you want to be when you grow up?”  Now throughout your life your answer may have changed a hundred times or maybe not, but the question is still relevant.  What do you desire to do for a career and more importantly why?  Ask yourself some key questions:

  • Do I like this career?
  • Are jobs available?
  • Are salaries adequate?
  • Do advancement opportunities exist?

Long-term job satisfaction is typically found when you engage in tasks that coincide with both your skills and your interests.  And these 2 areas should help serve as guides along your career plan.  Remember, employers are looking for employees that will love what they are doing, thus willing to commit to a long tenure with the company!  So doing some homework to identify the right type of job for you is the proper place to start!   

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David

A Cisco Success Story

I attended a resume writing seminar & conducted mock phone interviews with a Microtrain career counselor. These two activities gave me a leg up on distinguishing myself from all the other people looking for work. Since the career counselor's at Microtrain had a track record of getting people hired, their insight and positive past experiences helped me tremendously in getting hired with a Cisco Voice Systems Integrator in the Chicago area. I was hired as a Cisco Voice Tech Engineer with a starting salary of $65,000 / year with a Cisco voice systems reseller located in the Chicagoland area. Microtrain was very instramental in making this a reality. From expediting my WIA grant, to providing excellent hands-on training from knowledgable instructors I was able to achieve becoming certified with my CCNP. Microtrain's career services was the final catalyst in connecting me with this company by communicating with them on my behalf and with me in setting up the interview. One week later and I was hired. No joke. Thanks Microtrain!

Karine Bucci

Project Management

Great class, loved the interaction and team-building exercises. Plenty of materials and learning tools supplied. Although it was a full week's class, never boring. Donna [Russell] was awesome and gave many supporting examples for better understanding.

D. Easter

PMP Certification Training, November 2008

Thanks Microtrain for conducting a great PMP course that set me on a successful path to obtain my PMP certification. I have passed the test!

Robert Graf

MCSA

Microtrain presents the course material in an interesting and concise manner. Microtrain gives the student all the resources necessary to pass the certification exams. Both the Chicago and Lombard facilities were excellent, and the staff goes to any length to accommodate any student changes.

Jean S.

PMP Certification Training, Lombard, 2008

I was laid off for many months and not really getting many callbacks for my resume and no job offers. After I put the letters PMP on it, not only did I see an increase in quantity, but also quality of interviews. I had been spinning my wheels for 5 months, and after the PMP went on, I had 2 job offers in 6 weeks. It really was the "golden ticket"

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