The interactive marketplace that comprises the vast cosmos of the Internet is a very fluid place to be, and while it may present the perfect opportunity for you to forge a name for yourself across a vast frontier, you better learn to swim fast! Learn to use the skills you have to tackle new projects, and consider some of the following tips for landing a job in this dynamic industry.
Networking is the most effective way for a job seeker to get their feet in the door so to speak. Presenting yourself as part of an industry when you aren’t, isn’t fraud. No one is asking you to lie about anything here; just learn to utilize to your best advantage the sincere influences of your acquaintances to sail you past “no belong land” to “I am here country”. The best way to do this is to develop genuine contacts at your level of the industry by attending meetings and becoming involved with organizations related to your field of interest.
Developing a tolerance for change is also very important. Professionals that assume positions in interactive services must be prepared for all kinds of rapid alterations in all aspects of their work, including projects, clients, companies and competitors. The interactive marketplace is constantly evolving and reinventing itself. It is not a place for those who get dizzy easily.
You must ask yourself if the position in the field you desire (not to mention the field itself) will last beyond the training and orientation period. Many technologies will not. You need to evaluate not only how long the technology will last, but also whether or not the company and the position you want will endure.
Think about these things and then go take a nap. Go job hunting tomorrow. It’s raining…
Related Reading:
“A Resumé For The Electronic Age”
“What Are Hard and Soft Skills?”
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