Technology Is No Longer A Separate Division

Technology Is No Longer A Separate Division We now live in a world where we have to be technically savvy. IT departments really dont help us with the basics any longer. We are expected to know how to access our email from home, know how to connect a wireless hub to our home network, research the most recent tools we supposedly cant live without, set security levels, firewalls, etc, use Smart phones/iPhone/Blackberry/Droids and the list goes on. At home and in the workplace, new technology is at our disposal. We have to learn what will be the best solutions for us, based on facts not fear. Never fear, there are resources. The best resources generally are free, they are your friends or co-workers who love to use the most recent gadgets. They also enjoy giving advice and helping. Tap into their expertise. On-line you can find user groups and even use Google to find answers to your questions. If you dont know how to use LinkedIn, ask! There are free resources available. If you dont know how to keep track of versions of your resume, ask. If you dont know how to create alerts on job boards, ask. If you dont know how to use Skype, ask. This is just the tip of the technology iceberg for job seekers. It can be overwhelming. Break the iceberg down into manageable pieces. Prioritize. Learning this new technology can demonstrate to employers your ability to learn new things, be adaptable and even resilient. For a job seeker, a thorough resource to begin with is Job-hunt.org. There is also a robust tool available called jibberjobber. It helps you keep track of your vast network and job opportunities. And so much more. Dont plead ignorance, claim mastery!