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Getting Your Dream IT Job
Often in the minds of us IT workers, the job of our dreams means working for the "big guys." You know who I'm talking about... Microsoft, Google, Yahoo! to name a few. But as was recently discussed in a post on JobSyntax, finding the technical career of your dreams may not land you at the big company you thought it would.
The post suggests finding a company that you love and not assume a major technical player is where you belong. I couldn't agree more. Working for a big player doesn't guarantee a straight shot to career success, and you may be overlooking important benefits that can be harder to find at larger companies.
The reality is smaller, non-technical companies can often offer you more opportunities to specialize in specific technologies, provide you greater responsibility sooner, and match the lifestyle needs that can significantly influence your job satisfaction. You wouldn't be the first well-qualified, talented worker to choose a smaller company over a big player because you valued the flexibility, informal dress, telecommuting program, or decision-making ability that comes with working for a smaller organization.
So, before you limit your job search to the big players, take these points into consideration. Carefully research companies that you think may fit your idea of the dream job. Talk to current employees of the organization, read their financial statements, annual reports or check out any blogs they may operate - these will all give you an inside look into their corporate culture and help determine if it's the right place for you.
Posted by Chad Macy on October 30, 2006 at 1:08 PM
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