Interesting, was about to post a thread like this.
I wonder...those in the IT industry who say 'no' to suits...where do you work (area-wise...suburbs, or "downtown")? And, better question, what kind of professional qualifications do you have?
I've been looking for IT work in a couple major cities here (Portland, Salem, Eugene) and the interviews...well, they go alright, but I never get the second interview. Just been doing the dress slacks, button-down shirt, and tie, though.
I'm getting the feeling that if I came loaded to bear with a couple BS degrees in the IT field, an alphabet soup of certifications, and 10 years+ work experience....that'd be perfectly fine.
Of course, I only have an AAB, no certs (yet), and only 8 years experience, so....
I'm THINKING that makes all the difference - thoughts?
I wonder...those in the IT industry who say 'no' to suits...where do you work (area-wise...suburbs, or "downtown")? And, better question, what kind of professional qualifications do you have?
I've been looking for IT work in a couple major cities here (Portland, Salem, Eugene) and the interviews...well, they go alright, but I never get the second interview. Just been doing the dress slacks, button-down shirt, and tie, though.
I'm getting the feeling that if I came loaded to bear with a couple BS degrees in the IT field, an alphabet soup of certifications, and 10 years+ work experience....that'd be perfectly fine.
Of course, I only have an AAB, no certs (yet), and only 8 years experience, so....
I'm THINKING that makes all the difference - thoughts?