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Back to Basics: 8 things to remember when looking for your next job
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By Michael Hillenbrand
May 25, 2007
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Back to Basics: 8 things to remember when looking for
your next job:
Over my 20 year career, I have hired and managed over 50 DBAs. While the market
for DBAs is certainly improving, getting a new or better job should not be taken
lightly. With that said, let me provide a quick reminder of the things you
should do to ensure success:
1. Start with a good resume. There are plenty of sites that can help, but at
least make sure that your resume is precise, readable, and informative.
2. Send a cover letter. The cover letter should highlight why you are applying
for the job, how your skills will fit the description, and why you want the job.
3. Be polite and courteous in all communications. I have turned away candidates
who were rude to my recruiters when scheduling the interview.
4. Arrive on time! Any candidate who arrives late is most likely going to be
turned away immediately. Plan your route, know the traffic, and by all means, be
prepared for the worst.
5. Do not arrive too early. This can be just as annoying as being late. OK, so
you planned ahead and made it 1/2 hour early. Take a walk, sit in your car,
relax. Wait until 5-10 minutes prior to your interview time before announcing
yourself.
6. Be confident. It is important to remain calm and confident even if you get
stumped by a question. When stumped, the best thing to do is admit not knowing,
state how you would either refresh your memory or find the right answer and move
on. Focus on your ability and willingness to learn.
7. Research the company. Study the website, recent news items, and any other
collateral you can find. Ask good questions about the business, and by all
means, show an interest in it.
8. Follow up. This is the one that is most often overlooked. Send a thank you
letter or email. Be gracious for the time spent on you, reiterate why you are
the best fit for the job why you want to work for the company.
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Comments/Reviews on this article: |
Nand Kumar
Jun 12, 2007 |
Thank you Mr. Michael, these basics are definitely going to help any jobseeker.
Nand |
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About author:
Michael has over 20 years IT experience, all revolving around database support. Strong background with databases, operations, IT service delivery and best practice frameworks (ITIL).
Michael has been leading dba support and service efforts for over 15 years, most recently as an IT Director with Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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