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Careers in IT: How to Get Your First Job

This course is a practical guide for students moving from school to their first job in Information Technology. It covers the job hunt process from beginning to end.

Beginner
4h 8m
(173)

Created by Amber Israelsen

Last Updated Dec 20, 2019

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Careers in IT: How to Get Your First Job

This course is a practical guide for students moving from school to their first job in Information Technology. It covers the job hunt process from beginning to end.

Beginner
4h 8m
(173)

Created by Amber Israelsen

Last Updated Dec 20, 2019

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This course is a practical guide for students moving from school to their first job in Information Technology. It covers the importance of school (hint: not just grades!) and how to develop the skills that employers are looking for today. The course walks students through the job hunting process from beginning to end: building soft skills and technical experience, writing a resume and cover letter, looking for jobs, interviewing, and finally accepting a job offer. It also provides answers to frequently asked questions about getting that first job in IT.

Careers in IT: How to Get Your First Job
Beginner
4h 8m
(173)
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Amber Israelsen
54 courses 4.7 author rating 5760 ratings

Amber has been a software developer and technical trainer since the early 2000s. She holds certifications for AWS and a variety of Microsoft technologies. She also focuses on user experience and professional skills training, bridging the gap between techies and non-techies.

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