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Why certifications alone are not enough

Certifications are a great personal achievement. But the true value of a certification to a prospective employer is not the certificate you receive, but your ability to apply what you had learned and the steps you take to achieve your certification(s) --...

1 replies - 1364 views - 12/01/11 by Arul Kumaran in Articles

Get Noticed by Building an Online Persona

Employers are realizing that what people do online can actually prove their value as potential hires. It shows that you are passionate about what you do. It shows that you would like to help others. It can also show that you know your stuff. I often find my...

0 replies - 3619 views - 10/21/10 by Arul Kumaran in Tips and Tricks

Present Yourself in a Better Light in a Tougher Job Market

I often see that potential job seekers don't really take the effort to promote themselves more effectively in the "Jobs Wanted" Java forums. Firstly, they post their threads with very ordinary titles like "Java Job Wanted" and "SCJP...

5 replies - 3975 views - 06/26/09 by Arul Kumaran in Tips and Tricks

Creating Additional Income Streams, Especially for Tougher Times

Motivated, skilled, and networked professionals with good soft skills, marketing skills, business focus and right attitude may be the ones least affected by economic down turns, but even they are not guaranteed to survive in this volatile industry. Companies...

8 replies - 6380 views - 03/03/09 by Arul Kumaran in Tips and Tricks

Job Hunting Tips in Tough Times

Job hunting can be emotionally exhausting, especially if the search lasts for a long time. You can increase your chances of finding a job by casting a wide net, writing an effective resume, practicing your interview technique, and brushing up the...

4 replies - 10112 views - 01/30/09 by Arul Kumaran in Tips and Tricks

How to Stand Out From Other Java/JEE Professionals?

The developer world is a competitive one, especially these days. It's difficult to stand out from the pack, but this article will illustrate three different scenarios where you can make yourself shine - at an interview, in your resume and at work.Java/JEE...

21 replies - 8337 views - 01/14/09 by Arul Kumaran in Tips and Tricks