Building Your I.T. Career: A Complete Toolkit for a Dynamic Career in Any Economy

Introduction Part 1: Your Career 1. The Toolkit Approach to Career Development 2. Career Building Defined 3. Information Technology: A Great Career 4. Defining Yourself: Attitudes, Aptitudes, and Desires Part 2: Filling Your Toolkit 5. Self-Assessment 6. Attitude 7. Communication Skills 8. Technology Skills 9. The Cover Letter 10. The Resume Part 3: Putting Your Toolkit to Use 11. Breaking into IT 12. Building an Active Contact List 13. The Job Search 14. The Interview 15. Salary Negotiations and Employment Agreements 16. On the Job Promotion 17. Your Career and Social Media Part 4: More Options to Build Your Career 18. Telecommuting 19. Consulting 20. Management Part 5: The Value-Added Toolkit 21. Making Yourself Indispensable 22. Concept over Process 23. The Role of Mentoring 24. Career Coaching 25. Financial Controls 26. A Professional Blog 27. 12 Weeks to Profitable Consulting 28. Words of Encouragement Appendix A: My Reading List