Comments for BRIDGE Blog http://blog.bridgetechnicalsolutions.com Welcome to the BRIDGE Technical Solutions' weblog! Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:23:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on New Horizons in Providence Offers Great Training Programs for Professionals Looking to Sharpen Their Skills by tv fool http://blog.bridgetechnicalsolutions.com/new-horizons/#comment-1087 tv fool Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:44:42 +0000 http://blog.bridgetechnicalsolutions.com/?p=30#comment-1087 What point is it being african if you cannot get sunburnt. Sent via Blackberry What point is it being african if you cannot get sunburnt.

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]]> Comment on BRIDGE Resume Tips and Tricks by Ricarda Scism http://blog.bridgetechnicalsolutions.com/bridge-resume-tips-and-tricks/#comment-1044 Ricarda Scism Fri, 28 May 2010 15:08:32 +0000 http://blog.bridgetechnicalsolutions.com/?p=24#comment-1044 It is up to the you, the future employee to make your resume tasteful and impactful enough with your own experiences so that it will assist to advance your new job status. This post makes helpful points that should assist your resume writing. It is up to the you, the future employee to make your resume tasteful and impactful enough with your own experiences so that it will assist to advance your new job status. This post makes helpful points that should assist your resume writing.

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]]> Comment on Interviewing Blunders to Avoid by Amy McDermott http://blog.bridgetechnicalsolutions.com/interviewing-blunders-to-avoid/#comment-814 Amy McDermott Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:06:00 +0000 http://blog.bridgetechnicalsolutions.com/?p=18#comment-814 As a recent college graduate just being introduced into the job market I, like many, researched the DOs and DON’Ts of interviewing before heading out for my first round of interviews. I heard plenty of stories from friends about their own personal triumphs and disasters during the interview process and I was determined to make a good impression on employers, but with all of the information out there offering tips and tricks it was hard to keep it all straight especially when nervous about the interview. I came across this article from a survey published on Careerbuilder.com, It’s directed towards recent grads but I think this list really encompasses the key mistakes that many people make. Tips: How NOT to Get a Job. When asked to identify the biggest mistakes recent college graduates make during the application and interview process, employers cited the following: • Acting bored or cocky • Not dressing appropriately • Coming to the interview with no knowledge of the company • Not turning off cell phones or electronic devices • Not asking good questions during the interview • Asking what the pay is before the company considered them for the job • Spamming employers with the same resume and/or cover letter • Failure to remove unprofessional photos/content from social networking pages, web pages, blogs, etc. Source: Careerbuilder.com survey by U.S. by Harris Interactive As you can see from this list it’s important to be aware of the type of impression you are making to the interviewer. As Jon mentioned in this blog practicing interviewing beforehand and keeping a positive attitude are great ways of making sure you market yourself in the best way possible. These little tips are even more critical in a downturn when you want to make yourself stand out amongst other qualified candidates. My personal favorite piece of interviewing advice, as simple as it may seem, is to believe in yourself. “Try and fail, but don't fail to try.” - Stephen Kaggwa As a recent college graduate just being introduced into the job market I, like many, researched the DOs and DON’Ts of interviewing before heading out for my first round of interviews. I heard plenty of stories from friends about their own personal triumphs and disasters during the interview process and I was determined to make a good impression on employers, but with all of the information out there offering tips and tricks it was hard to keep it all straight especially when nervous about the interview. I came across this article from a survey published on Careerbuilder.com, It’s directed towards recent grads but I think this list really encompasses the key mistakes that many people make.

Tips: How NOT to Get a Job.

When asked to identify the biggest mistakes recent college graduates
make during the application and interview process, employers cited the
following:

• Acting bored or cocky
• Not dressing appropriately
• Coming to the interview with no knowledge of the company
• Not turning off cell phones or electronic devices
• Not asking good questions during the interview
• Asking what the pay is before the company considered them for the job
• Spamming employers with the same resume and/or cover letter
• Failure to remove unprofessional photos/content from social networking
pages, web pages, blogs, etc.

Source: Careerbuilder.com survey by U.S. by Harris Interactive

As you can see from this list it’s important to be aware of the type of impression you are making to the interviewer. As Jon mentioned in this blog practicing interviewing beforehand and keeping a positive attitude are great ways of making sure you market yourself in the best way possible. These little tips are even more critical in a downturn when you want to make yourself stand out amongst other qualified candidates. My personal favorite piece of interviewing advice, as simple as it may seem, is to believe in yourself. “Try and fail, but don’t fail to try.” - Stephen Kaggwa

]]> Comment on To Credential or not to Credential: Project Managers and The PMP by Robert Dunning http://blog.bridgetechnicalsolutions.com/to-credential-or-not-to-credential-project-managers-and-the-pmp/#comment-51 Robert Dunning Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:29:00 +0000 http://blog.bridgetechnicalsolutions.com/?p=17#comment-51 I would like to forward a contrasting view. I am in full agreement on PMI certification being worth the investment and of its value to clients and employers. What I have always struggled with is the recertification process, which I find does a disservice to many who have gained certification (including myself). The recertification process should depend on whether you are continuing as a PM, not be based on societies you belong to or what courses (most of which are barely relevant) you must take. PMI needs to step into the modern world where project always scope creep, where adequate resources are never available, and where timelines always extend. Managing through those circumstanses are what makes a real successful project manager in todays industries. I would like to forward a contrasting view. I am in full agreement on PMI certification being worth the investment and of its value to clients and employers.

What I have always struggled with is the recertification process, which I find does a disservice to many who have gained certification (including myself). The recertification process should depend on whether you are continuing as a PM, not be based on societies you belong to or what courses (most of which are barely relevant) you must take.

PMI needs to step into the modern world where project always scope creep, where adequate resources are never available, and where timelines always extend. Managing through those circumstanses are what makes a real successful project manager in todays industries.

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