{"id":1908,"date":"2021-11-24T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/?p=1908"},"modified":"2023-06-23T09:16:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T14:16:19","slug":"10-it-job-search-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"10 It Job Search Tips That All IT Professionals Should Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1908\" class=\"elementor elementor-1908\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a4be31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a4be31\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1e4dc4\" data-id=\"a1e4dc4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b235e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b235e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In today\u2019s business landscape, jobs in the IT industry are more popular than ever. More professionals are honing their IT expertise and more companies are prioritizing hiring experienced IT professionals to help support their business. For IT pros who are looking for a new position, job hunting can be overwhelming at first. But with the right tips and tricks, you can capture the attention of hiring managers and increase your chances of finding the job that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e20eee0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e20eee0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/job-search-tips-for-professionals.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1916\" alt=\"IT Job Search Tip List\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/job-search-tips-for-professionals.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/job-search-tips-for-professionals-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/job-search-tips-for-professionals-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa73f57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa73f57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#Top_10_Job_Search_Tips\" >Top 10 Job Search Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#1Know_Your_Goals\" >1.\tKnow Your Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#2Update_Your_Resume\" >2.\tUpdate Your Resume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#3Utilize_Job_Search_Resources\" >3.\tUtilize Job Search Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#4Do_Your_Research\" >4.\tDo Your Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#5Apply_Confidently\" >5.\tApply Confidently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#6Maintain_a_Good_Reputation\" >6.\tMaintain a Good Reputation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#7Network\" >7.\tNetwork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#8Prepare_Succeed_in_Interviews\" >8.\tPrepare &amp; Succeed in Interviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#9Build_Upon_Your_Skillset\" >9.\tBuild Upon Your Skillset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/10-it-job-search-tips\/#10Connect_With_an_IT_Staffing_Firm\" >10.\tConnect With an IT Staffing Firm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Job_Search_Tips\"><\/span>Top 10 Job Search Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f53772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f53772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s discuss our top 10 job search tips \u2013 from optimizing your resume to utilizing the help of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/\">IT staffing firm<\/a> \u2013 that are sure to streamline the job search process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad582b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad582b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Know_Your_Goals\"><\/span>1.\tKnow Your Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a290910 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a290910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you can begin searching and applying for IT jobs, you have to know what kind of work it is you\u2019d like to do and how your next job will help you achieve your long-term career goals. Your goals should be specific, realistic, and backed by a solid plan that will help you embark upon your new career path in IT. Completing this before you begin your search will help you narrow down positions and focus your attention on the right kind of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/staffing\"> IT jobs<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a14a7f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a14a7f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2Update_Your_Resume\"><\/span>2.\tUpdate Your Resume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50fe58a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50fe58a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you\u2019ve got a goal plan set up, you can begin planning for your job search. A key step in this process is creating and\/or updating your resume. You\u2019ll want to tailor your resume specifically for the exact types of IT jobs you\u2019re looking for. This includes featuring pertinent keywords and listing your applicable skills and accreditations. For modern job searchers, updating your resume includes updating your social networking sites and keeping your presence online as professional as possible. In addition, you\u2019ll need to write a cover letter for any job you apply to. Cover letters should be specific to each position and proofread by someone other than yourself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9551acc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9551acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Utilize_Job_Search_Resources\"><\/span>3.\tUtilize Job Search Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85ecc08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85ecc08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In today\u2019s job market there are countless resources available online to assist in your IT job search. From job boards to social media to virtual networking events, job seekers should capitalize on the resources available to maximize the chance of being hired. In addition, IT staffing firms are available to help job seekers get matched with great companies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23fd146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23fd146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Do_Your_Research\"><\/span>4.\tDo Your Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2f47aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2f47aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you apply for a position do research on the job itself as well as the company. Study the job description carefully and tailor your resume, cover letter, and social media profiles to ensure it\u2019s obvious how great of a match you are for the role. In addition, do research on the company so that you understand the culture, expectations, and specifics of the job before applying.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3a9fe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a3a9fe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helpful-job-search-tips.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1917\" alt=\"It Recruiter Interviewing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helpful-job-search-tips.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helpful-job-search-tips-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helpful-job-search-tips-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-217219e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"217219e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5Apply_Confidently\"><\/span>5.\tApply Confidently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c020bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c020bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Job searchers are often told to only apply to jobs that exactly match your skills and experience level, however experienced applicants should still apply even if they are missing a small amount of the qualifications listed in the job posting. Include examples of your dedication, work ethic, and openness to learn new things in your resume and cover letter. However, keep in mind that in IT it\u2019s important that you successfully walk the fine line between applying with confidence and wasting the hiring manager\u2019s time. This is because IT often requires specific knowledge and skills to be successful. Working with an IT recruiter at a staffing firm can help you find this balance needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f10600 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f10600\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6Maintain_a_Good_Reputation\"><\/span>6.\tMaintain a Good Reputation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d753dfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d753dfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In any professional industry, reputation matters. To increase your chances of getting hired make sure your professional reputation is solid. You can do this by maintaining good relationships with your current co-workers and employers, succeeding in your current job, and having a good professional attitude.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de2c72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4de2c72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7Network\"><\/span>7.\tNetwork<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b291e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b291e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether online or in-person, networking is a key step in the job search process. Be sure to attend IT networking events and seminars that are pertinent to your desired positions. Making connections online and in person can help open up potential opportunities and build upon your business reputation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53fe152 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53fe152\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8Prepare_Succeed_in_Interviews\"><\/span>8.\tPrepare &amp; Succeed in Interviews <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94925c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94925c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you\u2019ve got an interview or two lined up, prepare for them individually and practice your interview skills. Being well-prepared is key to making a great first impression. During the interview, focus on your skillsets and experience that match the job description. After the interview, be sure to follow up professionally and express gratitude for the interviewer\u2019s time and attention. Even if you don\u2019t get the job you applied for, professionalism like this can go a long way in potentially getting you another interview with the same company in the future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d0bd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61d0bd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9Build_Upon_Your_Skillset\"><\/span>9.\tBuild Upon Your Skillset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fb27b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fb27b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether you find a new job or you\u2019re still searching, building your skills is something that will help you out in the end no matter what. Always continue to train, expand on your education, and take positions that will build your skillset. Things such as internships, temporary positions, and volunteer opportunities can help keep your skills fresh while you\u2019re looking for new IT opportunities. 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