2nd Annual IT Symposium Highlights This years symposium was a great success! Thank you to all of you who participated in a

night of resume reviewing, Q&A with an MATC IT alumni panel, and an encouraging

speech from keynote speaker Benjamin Lotter.

“Never do what you are asked, ALWAYS do more”

Words that Benjamin Lotter continually practiced in order to

move from a $12/hour job to a six figure career. Lotter

spoke on the importance of having confidence in your skills.

Networking, having a strong resume, and always working

above and beyond will prove to your employer that you are

capable of doing more.

The IT alumni panel also stressed the importance of resumes

and internships. They suggested working with your instruc-

tors to help perfect resumes and assist in finding internships.

Information for the Smart IT Student

IT BYTES December 2015

The keynote speaker,

Benjamin Lotter, captivated

and inspired IT students.

Opening remarks. (L to R)

Dr. R. Vargas, Dean of the School of Business;

Dr. M. Fisher, Associate Dean of Information Technology

MATC IT Alumni panel shared IT trends , their experiences transitioning students and offered students valuable

employment advice . (From Left to Right)

Christopher Styers, Johnson Controls; Mike Hoffmann, Johnson Controls; Seth Ott, 403labs; Ike Ozumba, CDW and Gershon Pevnick, Ward Scientific Systems

Tuesday, Dec. 8

Job Club

At The HIRE Center (See page 3 for details)

Tuesday, Dec. 15

HDI Brew City:

AOY Awards Celebration & Holiday Party

http://www.brewcityhdi.com/

Tech Meetups

Check out the many in Milwaukee at:

http://www.meetup.com//cities/us/wi/milwaukee/tech/

Upcoming Events

•IT Symposium Highlights •Resume Assistance

•Job Search Assistance: Questionnaire •Networking Assistance

•Internship Opportunities •Upcoming Events •This month’s Hot Jobs In This Issue

IT Students at the event.

Lindsay Becker, SynerComm, (Left) advises a student on his resume.

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The Resume is a Tool With One Specific Purpose: To Win an Interview.

Never underestimate how important having a good resume is, the first impression an employer is going to have of you will be

through your resume. Use this one and only chance to sell yourself and to prove that you are the best fit for the job.

There are many types of resume formats that are used and accepted, make sure to chose one that best highlights you and

your experience. One type of format that may be appropriate for an IT student is called a functional resume. Functional resumes are best suited to the following job seekers:

Graduates and those wanting to make a career change

Those wanting to highlight specific skills, knowledge, or abilities.

You’re re-entering the job market after an absence.

If you have a variety of different or unrelated work experiences, or if you have large gaps in your work history. Choosing a functional resume format will help focus more on your skills and achievements, rather than job titles and places of

employment. Functional resumes give you the platform to display your skills and experiences.

One resume does NOT fit all! Your resume should be a “live” document. As your skills, knowledge, and experience continually expand, so should your re-

sume to reflect the growth. Resumes need to be current and relevant, and should always speak to the specific job posting that

you are applying for. Using key technical words from the job posting are going to show the employer that you are qualified for

that specific job. For more information about resume formats, do’s and don’ts, and advice, please check out these websites:

https://www.youtube.com/user/NISGTC

http://careerminer.infomine.com/why-it-is-so-important-to-have-a-good-resume/

http://college.usatoday.com/2015/01/02/45-quick-changes-that-help-your-resume-get-noticed/

1. Typos and Grammatical Errors 2. Unprofessional Email Address 3. Attempting One Size Fits All 4. Highlighting Duties Instead of Accomplishments 5. Going Too Long or Cutting Things Too Short

6. A Bad Objective 7. No Action Verbs 8. Irrelevant Work Experiences 9. Too Much Text 10. Incorrect Contact Information

Looking for a job? We are here to guide you through the process of resumes, interviewing,

LinkedIn profile, internships, and searching. To get started, please follow the link to complete

the job search questionnaire: http://goo.gl/forms/IMsMJwhPND (link is case sensitive)

Job Search Assistance

Resume Writing Assistance

Avoid these Top Resume Mistakes

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‘Tis the Season for NETWORKING!

Networking is the single most important thing you can do to support your job search. Take advantage of the holiday

season to expand your network and to reconnect with contacts.

Holiday Networking DOs

Be focused and strategic. Target the companies you’re most interested in and seek contacts in those organiza-tions, particularly people in positions you can learn from.

Be well-prepared. Research the company and the individual in advance. Have questions prepared.

Prepare to share. Think about your personal elevator pitch.

Follow-up is key. Ask who else they think you should speak to and if they would refer you, as well as if they have any professional associations they’d recommend.

Holiday Networking DON’Ts

Don’t ask for a job. This is about building a relationship, not asking a favor.

Don’t do all the talking. Do more listening than speaking; you want to learn about the company and the functional area of interest.

Don’t monopolize their time. Steer clear of taking more time than specified without asking if they can spare a few more minutes.

Family holiday parties may also be a time for networking. Make sure your family is aware of what your career goals are,

as they may have contacts in their circles that could help you land a job.

Check out these websites for more tips on networking:

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220784

http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/professional-networking/networking-tips-holidays/article.aspx

Networking Assistance

A great way to begin networking, for your next job, is to get “off-line” and attend a job club or networking group

meeting. Because networking is about connecting with people, sharing resources and information, finding a group that

focuses on employment is a great place to start.

Employment networking groups are typically very welcoming. Also, they may share job leads, have businesses come in

to speak about their open jobs or on topics related to helping you with your job search. There are various employment

networking groups in the Milwaukee area that you may want to check out.

Ellie’s List http://www.40pluswi.org/events/ellies-list/ is an online resource to find different employment related net-

working groups in Southeastern Wisconsin. Also the Milwaukee HIRE center offers a Job Club that meets monthly and

is open to the public. Come check it out!

Local Networking Opportunities

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 10 am – 12 pm

“Learn how to recognize and identify all the skills you have to help you land a new job”.

Milwaukee HIRE Center 2338 N. 27th Street, Milwaukee WI 53204

INTERFACE Project is an equal opportunity employer/program and provides auxiliary aids and services to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact Stefanie

Patti, MATC Student Services Specialist, at 414-297-7483 or pattis@matc.edu for more information. This workforce product was funded by a grand awarded by the

U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position

of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurance of any kind, express or implied, with respect to

such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness,

adequacy, continued availability or ownership.

Summary: Provide technical support at various levels of expertise and responsibility. Includes support of Home Office and Field hardware, password support, software, mobile devices and

networks both telephone and desk side support within home office.

Requirements: Knowledgeable in MS Windows 7, MS Office package, and MS Outlook. Demon-strate strong diagnostic skills in software, experience supporting and working with VPN, and

performed system restores.

Application: http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?

Service Desk Specialist - KForce Technology - Franklin, WI 53132

Citations: Vogt, Peter. (n.d.) “Avoid the Top 10 Resume Mistakes.”

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resumes-cover-letters/resume-writing-tips/Avoid-the-Top

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Kihn, Susan. (n.d.) “Why is it so important to have a

good resume.” Retrieved from http://

careerminer.infomine.com/why-it-is-so-important-to-have

-a-good-resume/

Sarikas, Lynne. (n.d.) “Tis the Season to Advance Your Career: Networking Over the Holidays.” Retrieved from http://www.careerattraction.com/tis-the-season-to-advance-your-career-etworking-over-the-holidays/

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