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Archive of entries posted on July 2007

New Requirements for A+ Certification

CompTIA’s A+ certification has long been recognized as the industry standard for vendor-neutral validation of entry-level computer hardware and software skills.  As of July 2007, the certification examination requirements for A+ certification have been changed to reflect recent advances in technology and hiring practices. 
Earning A+ certification still requires earning passing scores on two different exams.  [...]

The Internet is a Powerful Job Search Tool

When you are ready to look for a new job, one of the best things you can do to increase your chances of finding a great job is to use the Internet as a job search tool.  There are many different ways to search for a job online, and you may well miss out on [...]

Resume Do’s and Don’t’s – In Brief

Thanks to Melanie at www.lifetips.com for providing this great tip.
DO:

Be specific about your skills
Use action words
Keep to one page unless you have extension, unique experiences
Use straight forward language, and have someone else proofread for grammar and spelling errors
If possible, do it yourself, it will help on the interview if your information is fresh in your [...]

Unexpected Interview Questions

Thanks to Melanie at www.lifetips.com for providing this great tip.
Some interviewers will ask strange questions that don’t seem to have relevance to the job. These questions are designed to see how well you think under pressure.
Feel free to pause, consider and even repeat the question before you answer. Be as creative with your answer as [...]