How to Find Your Dream Tech Job
The Chicago tech industry is booming, and we have seen exceptional job growth and improving unemployment rates over the last several years. In fact, job opportunities have been growing at nearly 6 percent per year, according to the Brookings Institute. Those jobs are not just being created by tech firms, but across all industries.
The growth may slow somewhat over the course of the next few years, but the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job growth across the country will be 12 percent per year through 2024. This means talented IT professionals can write their own tickets for the foreseeable future.
The Challenges of a Tech Job Search
Even though the job market favors talent right now, that doesn’t mean it will be easy to find your dream job. The first challenge is uncovering opportunities. Typically, the best jobs are not advertised to the public. Unless you have connections at hundreds of companies, you’ll never know about these opportunities.
If you do uncover an opportunity, your next round of challenges arises. You must tailor your resume and cover letter to the position to be selected for an interview. If you make the cut, you then must knock the socks off the hiring manager. Then, if you receive an offer, you must evaluate the job and the employer to determine whether it’s truly a good fit for you.
Uncovering Your Dream Tech Job
Fortunately, there is a way to uncover IT job opportunities that align with your skills and goals, evaluate opportunities objectively and increase the chances you’ll land a job where you will feel happy and satisfied.
Working with a specialized IT recruiter instantly expands your network. They are always actively recruiting for unadvertised positions, and they can connect you with opportunities you would not have found on your own. Recruiters can also help you tailor your resume and prepare for the interview to impress the hiring manager for all the right reasons.
It is important to note, however, that all recruiters are not equally effective. Working with a recruiter requires a great deal of trust. You’re putting your future in the hands of a stranger, after all. Choose someone who is clearly committed to your success – not just theirs. If a recruiter talks about finding you a job where you will be culturally aligned, it’s a good indication they want to help you find a role where you will succeed over the long haul.
Remember, it’s not enough to love what you do or to be good at what you do. You must love where you do it, and that requires cultural fit.
Are You Ready to Find Your Dream Job?
If you are a tech professional in Chicago looking for new career opportunities, it’s time to talk to the recruiters at CultureFit. Your success is our priority, and we only match you with opportunities that align with your unique skills and goals. Contact us today to get started.
