IT jobs in New Zealand are in a period of renaissance. The digital landscape is a global phenomenon that has built gradually over the past few decades. Today, there are more resources for improving business than ever before, and a great number of these involve technology.
Finding an IT job, however, can be a different scenario. While professionals in the industry may be sought after, it is still important for a jobseeker to set themselves out from the crowd.
For a person who maximises their chances of finding a role, that dream job may just be around the corner. Here are three tips to do just that:
Find a specialty
The world of technology is as long as it is broad. As such, there are a great number of roles that will suit an individual, their experience and their character.
A jobseeker may have a history of working or studying cybersecurity, for example, so putting greater emphasis on this can make it much easier to find the next ideal career step.
Some employers will be looking specifically for people to join their cyberattack prevention team – to meet a threat that cost $500 million nationwide in 2010, according to a government report. This figure has only grown since then, and highlighting your expertise will make it easier for your potential employer to find you, and you them.
List your skills
Similarly, be sure to know your greatest skills and assets. It can sometimes be difficult in a job interview to think under pressure and come up with examples of your best attributes.
Why not jot down these capabilities prior to applying for jobs? Place everything you would like your potential employer to know you can do on a piece of paper and be sure to bring these up when appropriate.
If coding is a particular strong point, for instance, your application for a software developer job will look great with all your skills explained.
Be resourceful
Finding a job can be difficult, so be sure to use all the tools at your disposal. Fortunately, this doesn't have to mean standing out on the streets of Wanganui with a sign saying "hire me please!", as one man did this week, according to the New Zealand Herald.
While the reported Mr Stephen Laidler may be struggling to find work, it does not have to be so for many Kiwis – particularly IT professionals.
Instead, find your ideal job with your specialist IT recruitment agency. Feel free to browse through a broad collection of IT jobs online, and contact one of our consultants for more advice.
