July 12, 2010, 2:45 PM — The days when a decent résumé could get you into the right position are long gone. Times are tough now, especially for the IT professional either out of work or in search of a new job or career change. Being unemployed can lead to depression and anxiety, and getting oneself in the right mind set to reenter the job market is no easy task. In a hyper-competitive job market, you have to take a strategic approach to your job search and application process. You need to use all the tools in your arsenal to ensure you are managing your career, assessing the market and building relationships to ensure you can get the right job. CIO.com has put together this comprehensive package to help you get prepared for the lengthy job search process, with insightful articles about everything from personal branding, using social networking properly, getting going as an IT contractor, using recruiters, career change advice and fitting in with a new employer. Good luck out there! To download and view this PDF guide you must register HERE first!
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