Begin the IT Job Search: Seek and You Shall Find

“It would be great if we all had a career coach or mentor who could follow us around every step of the way when we look for a job,” says Andy Teach, author of From Graduation to Corporation, and host of the YouTube channel FromGradToCorp. “They could motivate us and keep our spirits up when we get rejected for a job; and congratulate us when we snag that interview or, even better, land that dream job. " However, it is common knowledge that this is most likely not the way this  actually works. As you begin the job search, hopefully, you have identified the area that pertains to your expertise. The approach you take will depend in part on where you are in the stages of your career.

A new job seeker will begin perhaps with an internship. By now, many new job seekers have already been using social media. Building a professional profile and having a presence on Linked In has become invaluable for the job seeker today.

In the past year LinkedIn has emerged as one of the most powerful business tools on the planet. Long considered a repository for digital résumés, the network now reports 225 million members who have set up

profiles and uploaded their education and job histories. 

These days

they're doing far more than prospecting for new gigs. LinkedIn users are

building professional portfolios that showcase their best work, from

publications to videos to PowerPoint presentations. They are relying on

a growing array of LinkedIn apps, like CardMunch, which lets users scan

business cards to upload contact information. They're recommending one

another for particular business attributes. Increasingly they're

logging on to read LinkedIn Today, which aggregates news from myriad

sources, including LinkedIn Influencers like Krawcheck, Jack Welch, and

Martha Stewart. Thanks to new features like those, the number of users

who log on at least once a month on desktops alone (excluding mobile,

that is) has climbed to 141 million worldwide, according to ComScore, a

37% jump over last year.  Today's employers are looking for job seekers who are savvy people who  are knowledgeable about their field and are willing to stretch toward more growth in many cases.

Putting all your eggs in one basket.

Even if you are extremely confident about a particular job opportunity, don't devote all of your time and energy to one potential position. It's best to continue your search efforts and pursue several jobs while you wait to hear from your preferred employer.“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”–Wayne Gretzky