How 3 Byte Back graduates sell their experience in job interviews
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The nonprofit’s goal is for 85% of students to gain employment after graduation, Byte Back Chief Program Officer Melissa Stallings told Technical.ly. Since Isaac graduated from the tech inclusion nonprofit last year, she landed a job as an IT support technician for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. “I earned a certification that signified to employers, ‘Hey, she knows what she’s doing,’ which helped me become a reputable candidate.” Isaac said she landed her current job after a recruiter reached out to her on LinkedIn. And don’t I have a practical perspective to contribute?” Prior to enrolling in Byte Back’s Computer Foundations courses, Shelman said she only had some knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. “My advice to Byte Back students, future job getters and alumni: Always research the company you are applying to and stay up on trends in the admin and tech fields, and you’ll be able to communicate intelligently and effectively.