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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.

Amber Israelsen - Pluralsight course - Careers in IT: How to Get Your First Job
by Amber Israelsen

What you'll learn

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.

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About the author

Amber Israelsen - Pluralsight course - Careers in IT: How to Get Your First Job
Amber Israelsen

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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