If you are in the information technology (IT) industry, you already know the importance of keeping up with the rapidly changing demand, technology advancements, new methods, and tools that you might need to use in your next challenging IT role or project. Moving from one project to another using completely different technologies and methods within less than a year is very common in IT. Keeping track of new learning and accomplishments is essential and should be reflected on your resume.​

​Continue reading to learn about useful tips on how to keep your IT resume up-to-date.

Experienced IT professionals generally have a vast array of role-specific experiences and skills. Sometimes it is difficult deciding which details to include on your resume. In fact, many clients come to us with resumes that are six or more pages and often ask: “how long should my resume be?” The short answer is: usually two pages for IT professionals.
​I bet you are asking: How do I fit all my career details into two pages?
​This article provides great tips for optimizing your resume to the ideal length to pass through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) into the hands of potential employers.
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​​Your resume and LinkedIn profile might be too crowded with technical language and lacking mention of your accomplishments that create value to employers and customers. In this post, we share recommendations on how to effectively demonstrate your value as an IT professional. We provide practical examples that can help you improve your professional experience/accomplishments statements and increase your visibility by employers and recruiters. 

​Your target IT role is in high demand. You possess the right technical skills and experience, but you still are not hearing back from recruiters and hiring managers?
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More than ever before, companies are looking for the right soft skills when hiring IT professionals. Your resume and LinkedIn profile should be optimized to highlight your soft skills and clearly communicate how you fit in to the hiring company’s culture and work environment. In this post we share the top soft skills companies are looking for when hiring IT professionals.

​Can your resume tell your story in less than 10 seconds? Recruiters glance through many resumes until they find the one that draws their attention. Your resume and LinkedIn profile introduction should standout and be crafted effectively to catch their eye quickly and convince them you are the optimal candidate. In this blog post, we share tips on how to create an effective IT professional profile introduction (Resume and LinkedIn).