1. Presented by John Barry, President
ITech Consulting Partners
• Finding a Job
• Trends in the Employment
Market

2. • Perm vs Contract?
• Using Technology
• The Art of Networking
• Working with Recruiters
• Trends in the Employment Market
• What Skills Should be Upgraded?
Finding a Job

3. Finding a Job
Consulting/Contract/Temporary
• PROS: Opportunity to work with different organizations in diverse
capacities; Learn new and specialized skills; Typically higher
compensation; More “freedom” from office politics
• CONS: No add-on benefits; Must have specialized technologies; If skills
are not in demand, work may be sporadic; Difficult to shift to full-time
role if career consultant

4. Finding a Job
Permanent / Fulltime Employee
• PROS: Stability; Develop in-depth expertise in specific technologies;
Additional training and educational benefits may be available; Add-on
compensation may include 401K or stock plans, medical/dental/vision
benefits, holidays and PTO; all relevant taxes automatically deducted
as W-2; if laid off, can avail of unemployment & outplacement benefits
• CONS: Skills may grow stale; Have to deal with structured organization
(politics and equity)

5. • Job Boards
• Dice, Monster, Careerbuilder, topTECHJobs (formerly NetTemps)
• Job Spiders: Indeed, Simplyhired
• Use Google or Yahoo to search jobs or find Niche job boards
• Set up job agents to save time on future searches and matching job list
could be emailed daily or weekly
• Be creative in using search terms : Use Boolean terms to narrow or
expand searches: “Quotes”, AND, OR, Wildcard (*)
• Young adults (Millenials) now also use their smartphones to search jobs
in the digital age and can apply directly through their phones
Using Technology

6. Social Media
• LinkedIn – professional networking
• Your profile must be updated, complete and consistent with
resume
• Include a blurb at the top of your summary or status that you
are seeking new opportunities.
• Join LinkedIn groups (geographic, technical or functional)
• Link with other professionals
• Research companies or individuals in LinkedIn
Using Technology

7. Social Media
• Facebook
• Be sure to review privacy settings.
• Be careful of what you share – current and potential
employers may view your profile
• Join groups and fan pages (“like”) that are relevant to job
searching
Using Technology

8. Social Media
• Twitter
• Follow “influencers” or target companies to get their tweets
• Use hashtag # to search, e.g., #Hiring #NowHiring #Jobs
#ITJobs #ProjectManagement #Marketing
• Use twitter.com/search and enter Boolean terms as well, e.g.,
programmer AND (connecticut OR CT)
• Other sites: Google+, Blogs
Using Technology

9. Networking
• Networking is a continuous process. It pays to build and expand
professional relationships whether you are employed or not.
• Referrals go both ways: if you get a job lead that is not a match,
forward to your colleagues so they can do the same for you.
• Let people know if you are in transition or when you land a new
position.

10. Networking
Face-to-Face Networking
• Every social situation is a potential networking opportunity: church,
sports, volunteering, community, etc.
• Attend local meetings, e.g., NFP, Danbury Network Group, WNO
• Join Professional organizations: SHRM, SIM, TENG, DACS
• Practice your ‘elevator speech’
• Search online list of networking groups: www.meetups.com,
www.landingexpert.com, LinkedIn

11. Networking
Virtual Networking
• Objective is similar to face-to-face networking
• Instant communication among members
• Wider geographical reach
• Less personal
• Contribute to discussion to get your name and profile out to others
Examples:
• LinkedIn groups
• Yahoogroups / Googlegroups

12. Working with Recruiters
Why work with a staffing agency?
• Some companies do not post their openings on job boards
• Some contract jobs or retained and confidential searches are open
only to a few select vendors
• Access to HR or hiring managers (i.e., follow up, feedback)
• One of a few submittals through a recruiter vs. one of hundreds
through a job board
• Treat the recruiter as you would interact with a potential employer

13. Working with Recruiters
Information to share with a Recruiter
• What are your top 5 functional and technical skills?
• Why do you want to leave your current position?
• What type of position would you consider (contract or permanent?)
• Would you relocate for the right job and where?
• What contract rate or salary range are you targeting?
• What position/job title are you targeting?
• What companies/industries are you interested in?
• What are your relevant Certifications?

14. Working with Recruiters
Resume tips
• Review relevant job descriptions and pattern your resume accordingly
(but DO NOT copy verbatim)
• Limit resume to about 2-4 pages; summary should be 3-5 bullet points
• Latest project/employment should be in the first page
• Include both month and year for employment listing
• Include only hands-on experience that you can articulate comfortably
• LinkedIn page should be consistent with your resume, i.e., dates,
companies, technologies
• Multiple versions of resumes are acceptable, as long as dates and
employers are the same.

15. Working with Recruiters
Working with ITech Consulting Partners
• Long-term relationships with clients and past candidates based on
referrals
• ITech has experienced recruiters who have been in the field for a
long time
• Better understanding of the critical qualifications based on
conversations with hiring manager and/or HR contact
• Resume improvement (in terms of format and content)
• Interviewing Tips
• Top Echelon network of recruiters
• Visit www.itechcp.com for job openings

16. GENERAL OUTLOOK
• Several surveys on employment statistics show that the job market is on
the upswing and increase in plans to hire additional workforce in 2016).
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the economy has been
adding over 200,000 jobs per month in 2015 and the unemployment rate
held steady at 5%, its lowest level since 2008.
• Healthcare, professional and technical services, retail, manufacturing,
finance and government are all adding jobs.
Trends in the Employment Market

17. US Manpower Group Employment Outlook Survey
Among over 11,000 U.S. employers surveyed, 20 percent expect to add to
their workforces, and 6 percent expect a decline in their payrolls during the
first Quarter of 2016.
Compared to Q4 2015 survey results, Northeast employers anticipate
increases in the Information, Professional & Business Services and
Construction sectors as well as Other Services and Leisure & Hospitality
sectors
Trends in the Employment Market

18. Connecticut Business and Industry Association
• In Connecticut ,the November 2015 Jobs report show that 5,100
jobs were added across a broad range of industry sectors, led by
leisure and hospitality, trade, transportation & utilities, and
manufacturing.
• Unemployment rate remained at 5.1 %, the lowest since March
2008.
• Connecticut has recovered 88.8 percent of total jobs lost during the
Great Recession and also ranked sixth in nation for the largest
decline in unemployment.
Trends in the Employment Market

19. Trends in the Employment Market
CareerBuilder Top Jobs for 2016 That Require a College Degree
1. Registered Nurses
2. Software Developers, Applications
3. Marketing Managers
4. Sales Managers
5. Medical and Health Services Managers
6. Network and Computer Systems Administrators
7. Industrial Engineers
8. Computer Systems Analysts
9. Web Developers
10. Financial Managers

20. Trends in the Employment Market
CareerBuilder Top Jobs for 2016 that don’t Require College Degree
1. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
2. Food Service Managers
3. Computer User Support Specialists
4. Insurance Sales Agents
5. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
6. Surgical Technologists
7. Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
8. Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
9. Purchasing Agents
10. Medical Secretaries

21. Trends in the Employment Market
What skills should be upgraded?
• Bachelors Degree
• Education requirements are getting stricter
• Certifications
• Functional: PMP, Scrum Master, CISSP
• Technical/Technology-Based: MCSE, CCNA , OCP, Java
• Online or onsite education is a choice depending on finances and
availability of courses. Do diligent research and review schools to
ensure that they are legitimate and recognized

22. Trends in the Employment Market
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John Barry
President
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Joy Naui Amanda Blair
Sr. Technical Recruiter Technical Recruiter
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