Interview prep is difficult. It’s even more difficult if you’re a career changer or if you haven’t interviewed for several years. Many factors can go into creating a perfect interview scenario: what kind of paper your resume is printed on,…

When L.A.* moved to the United States, he had extensive work experience in the technology field. In his native country of Jordan, L.A. earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science and worked as a systems manager and network engineer. However,…

Clarence Carter relocated to Chicago from Indiana early last year. He faced several challenges upon moving to a new city – the first was finding a job, and the second was finding a place to live. Upon his arrival, Clarence…

Michael Eldridge worked at Verizon for more than two decades. While working for Verizon, he specialized in web development and data base reporting, and he eventually worked his way up to CTI Engineer. However, after 23 years, Michael was unfortunately laid…

Check out our IT Career Lab students, Brett and Kenya, share their individual career journeys and experience entering the growing field of Information Technology! If you or someone you know is interested in a career in technology, please click here…

Brett Kumataka worked as a pastor for four years while pursuing his master’s degree in biblical studies. It appeared as if his career was set in the religious field, however various circumstances in his personal and professional life muddled together…

Brian Bjerke has always been quick to understand and apply Information Technology skills. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brian was well prepared to work in the field. His…

Kenya White is a woman with many interests – the top two being cooking and technology. To further pursue her interest in cooking, Kenya majored in culinary arts and began working in the field after graduating. However, Kenya continued to…

In some ways, getting ready for an IT interview is the same as preparing for any other job interview. Candidates should expect the standard questions about strengths, weaknesses, and past experiences. The “technical” side of the interview is another matter….

A growing concern in our increasingly digital world is identity theft, and the amount of information that we leave scattered on the digital landscape we traverse is alarming. Some of it is an inevitable trade-off for the convenience of the…