{"id":58857,"date":"2021-08-31T13:17:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T04:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avinton.com\/?p=58857"},"modified":"2021-08-31T18:26:44","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T09:26:44","slug":"5-tips-to-land-a-job-in-it-engineering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avinton.com\/en\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-tips-to-land-a-job-in-it-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Land a Job in IT Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/en\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-tips-to-land-a-job-in-it-engineering\/#Tip_1_Choose_Your_IT_Engineering_Discipline_Based_On_Your_Strengths\" >Tip 1: Choose Your IT Engineering Discipline Based On Your Strengths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/en\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-tips-to-land-a-job-in-it-engineering\/#Tip_2_Get_the_Necessary_Education_in_IT\" >Tip 2: Get the Necessary Education in IT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/en\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-tips-to-land-a-job-in-it-engineering\/#Tip_3_Search_The_Right_Channels_for_Jobs_in_IT_Engineering\" >Tip 3: Search The Right Channels for Jobs in IT Engineering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/en\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-tips-to-land-a-job-in-it-engineering\/#Tip_4_Create_a_Convincing_Engineering_Job_Application\" >Tip 4: Create a Convincing Engineering Job Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/en\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-tips-to-land-a-job-in-it-engineering\/#Tip_5_Prepare_Well_for_the_Job_Interview\" >Tip 5: Prepare Well for the Job Interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/en\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-tips-to-land-a-job-in-it-engineering\/#IT_Engineering_Never_Gets_Boring\" >IT Engineering Never Gets Boring<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;As more and more industries tap the potential of AI and Big Data to drive innovation, the demand for skilled IT engineers is increasing rapidly. In this article, we collected five tips to improve your chances of landing your first job or boosting your career in the IT industry. Find out how to reach your full potential in order to build a future-proof career in IT engineering.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT engineers are in high demand across multiple industries around the world, presenting great career opportunities for both experienced and inexperienced talents. With more and more areas of life being intertwined with digital technologies, the economic power of a nation will strongly depend on whether or not this demand can be met. <\/span><b>As the market is expanding rapidly, we notice a dramatically increasing lack of engineers in Japan.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information technologies are omnipresent in our society, yet IT engineering remains a mystery to many.\u00a0 It is true that the field of IT engineering is very broad \u2013 ranging from applications and system software development (which includes programming) to hardware engineering (which is designing physical products). This is why the IT sector offers such vast and attractive career opportunities for different types of people with diverse personality traits, educational backgrounds, and skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data does not reduce the need for IT engineers \u2013\u00a0in fact, emerging technologies are the very reason for this rapidly growing need for skilled talents.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Avinton, we not only work with experienced engineers but also train inexperienced candidates. Our diverse members are able to develop innovative solutions based on AI and Big Data for our international clients while building secure and well-paid careers for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having trained hundreds of new graduates and cross-industry career jumpers, we are going to share our advice on how to land a job in IT engineering. Find out what it takes to acquire a flexible skill set in order to stay successful and competitive in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_1_Choose_Your_IT_Engineering_Discipline_Based_On_Your_Strengths\"><\/span><b>Tip 1: Choose Your IT Engineering Discipline Based On Your Strengths<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System engineers, infrastructure engineers, data scientists \u2026\u00a0the field of IT engineering is wide and diverse, and so are the career opportunities. You are likely to find a specialization in IT that matches your personal strengths and interests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, being good at mathematics and logic are essential features of programmers. Technical coordinators, help desk technicians and project coordinators, on the other side, require strong communication and organizational skills. After all, they need to be able to understand and explain complex scenarios to technical and non-technical members or clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>No matter the specific discipline, successful IT engineers share their passion for the latest technology, and for solving problems through analytic methods and creativity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A career in IT engineering is for ambitious talents who don\u2019t want to be stuck in a daily routine of doing the same processes over and over again. As new technologies are constantly emerging, the challenges within corporations and our society are changing accordingly. Therefore, it is necessary for engineers to <strong>always keep learning, stay curious, and pay attention to detail.<\/strong> The life of an engineer never gets boring \u2013\u00a0read more about it in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/engineer-interview\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee interview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59060 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-it-engineers-in-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1116\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-it-engineers-in-japan.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-it-engineers-in-japan-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-it-engineers-in-japan-1024x367.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-it-engineers-in-japan-355x127.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_2_Get_the_Necessary_Education_in_IT\"><\/span><b>Tip 2: Get the Necessary Education in IT<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a career in IT engineering not only requires commitment but also relevant education in the field. While experienced engineers can be deployed to a client project very quickly, new graduates and career jumpers working at Avinton will have to undergo a phase of <strong>in-house training as part of <\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/academy\/\">Avinton Academy<\/a> combined with diligent self-study.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, getting a basic understanding of Linux and how programs work is an essential part of becoming an IT engineer, and a programmer in particular. The knowledge of Linux is a core requirement for our front-end, back-end, network, infrastructure, and data engineer positions. We recommend inexperienced candidates, who are eager to learn, to browse through public <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT engineering job descriptions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get a better understanding of the most sought-after requirements in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the IT sector relies heavily on international technologies and networking, gaining some <strong>knowledge of the English language<\/strong> is becoming more important than ever. Being fluent in English not only allows you to read and study the latest tech literature from abroad but <strong>makes you an attractive candidate for the international job market. <\/strong>As our work atmosphere is very modern and international, there are many opportunities to speak English.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also strongly recommended to <strong>acquire relevant IT certifications (such as CCNA and LPIC)<\/strong> as proof of your learning progress. At Avinton, we provide study material, exam fee support, a mentoring system through senior engineers, and we help our members design a future-proof career plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59065 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-on-wantedly-job-search.jpg\" alt=\"Search The Right Channels for Jobs in IT Engineering\" width=\"1116\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-on-wantedly-job-search.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-on-wantedly-job-search-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-on-wantedly-job-search-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/avinton-on-wantedly-job-search-339x167.jpg 339w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_3_Search_The_Right_Channels_for_Jobs_in_IT_Engineering\"><\/span><b>Tip 3: Search The Right Channels for Jobs in IT Engineering<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When newly graduating or considering a career change, it is important to tap the right sources for finding available IT engineering jobs. While the demand for engineers is generally high, it might be <strong>especially difficult for inexperienced candidates<\/strong> to find the right stepping stone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When diving into the job search, you might perform a simple web search like \u201cInexperienced engineer jobs in IT\u201d or \u201cIT engineer job change\u201d. And perhaps this is the reason you found this article. This is a perfectly fine initial approach that will help you get an idea of the players and trends on the market, and what the most common skill requirements are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Web platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wantedly.com\/companies\/avinton\">Wantedly<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/avinton\/\">Linkedin<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have evolved from being recruiting websites to being the major social networks for the professional sphere. Alongside sharing their latest job openings, a growing number of companies are providing insight into their company culture and work atmosphere like never before. At the same time, u<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sers can build their own professional network, stay alert on the latest career opportunities, and be found by recruiters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At specific <strong>job fairs<\/strong>, both educational institutes and companies present their training and career opportunities. Individuals who are seeking to work in IT get a valuable chance to directly interact with representatives from various companies, ask questions and schedule follow-up meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Avinton, we are constantly growing our team and looking for both inexperienced and experienced IT engineers, IT project managers, and business operations staff. Please feel free to browse our <strong>current <\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/jobs\/\">job openings<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but also consider joining our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/careers\/\">recurring recruit meetup<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get to know us in a casual atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_4_Create_a_Convincing_Engineering_Job_Application\"><\/span><b>Tip 4: Create a Convincing Engineering Job Application<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have found an interesting job post, be aware that <strong>you don\u2019t have to satisfy every single requirement<\/strong> or meet every qualification listed. Think of these rather as guidelines, not as hard rules. Typically, the most important requirements are prioritized. If you have other transferable skills and roughly meet the number of years of experience the company is looking for, then do not hesitate to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>In IT engineering, learning never ends.<\/strong> It is important that you are aware of the skills you already have, but even more so, the ones you are currently lacking. Recognize any lack of knowledge, be honest about it, and propose a plan for how you are going to work on it.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As new technologies emerge and the industry evolves rapidly, your willingness to acquire new skills is a feature that companies will greatly appreciate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Avinton, we value skills over formalities. We try to make the job application process as smooth as possible for our candidates. Therefore, the application form consists of only a few questions about your desired field of work and existing qualifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <strong>well-designed resume<\/strong> does not convince recruiters by having a fancy color scheme, but rather by having a clean layout. Make sure to structure your resume in a way that your education, skills, and previous experience stand out and are easy to understand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a cover letter is requested, highlight your personal motivation to work in the IT industry and for that specific company, as well as your willingness to keep learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59056 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resident-engineers-at-work-avinton-japan.jpg\" alt=\"5 Tips to Land a Job in IT Engineering\" width=\"1116\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resident-engineers-at-work-avinton-japan.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resident-engineers-at-work-avinton-japan-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resident-engineers-at-work-avinton-japan-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resident-engineers-at-work-avinton-japan-355x163.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_5_Prepare_Well_for_the_Job_Interview\"><\/span><b>Tip 5: Prepare Well for the Job Interview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are invited to a job interview, your application must have sparked the company\u2019s interest. The interview is your chance to introduce yourself in person, and to move further along the recruiting process. So, how can you make a great impression?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, make sure to <strong>research the industry and company.<\/strong> The interviewer might ask you how you perceive the company\u2019s position in the industry and how it should best go forward. Next, <strong>get a clear image of your own \u201cselling points\u201d,<\/strong> such as what makes you the best candidate for the position and why you want the job. Ideally, in the interview, you can reference the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/careers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">career path opportunities and rewards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the company offers that you find valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prepare a list of common interview questions<\/strong> you are likely to encounter and elaborate your answers (\u201cCould you tell me a little bit about yourself?\u201d, \u201cWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?\u201d, \u201cWhere do you see yourself in five years?\u201d). Make sure to memorize them well, but speak freely during the interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s important to not only have good answers but to also <strong>prepare good questions that you want to ask.<\/strong> At some point, the interviewer is likely to ask you if you have any more questions. When asked, never reply \u201cno\u201d. This is your chance to leave a great impression by showing your true interest in this IT engineering position. Even more importantly, thought-out questions help you get a better understanding of the tasks so you can better evaluate whether you are going to enjoy working for this company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When interviewing for a job in IT engineering, you could ask the interviewer: <strong>\u201cWhat\u2019s the size of the team I will be working in?\u201d, \u201cWhat does the introductory training look like?\u201d, \u201cWhich challenges will I face within the first 90 days?\u201d or \u201cHow would you describe the company culture?\u201d.<\/strong> Make sure your questions are closely related to the actual tasks and work atmosphere, rather than about salary specifics or general questions that can easily be researched on the website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the interview, additional questions might come up. Take a note of them, and when asked if you have any further questions, you can comment on those open points. Not only will you get answers to your questions, but that way you are indicating that you paid attention during the entire meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pay attention to formalities, as well.<\/strong> Generally, a job interview calls for you to wear business attire. Prepare your clothes the day before and leave your home early so that you don\u2019t have to rush and look stressed. If the job interview is online, test the equipment (like your webcam and microphone) beforehand with a friend.\u00a0 Especially when applying for an IT project management or sales position, professional appearance is very important. So, your best bet would be to familiarize yourself with business etiquette and greeting manners before attending the job interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59058 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/land-a-job-in-it-engineering.jpg\" alt=\"Prepare Well for the IT Engineering Job Interview\" width=\"1116\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/land-a-job-in-it-engineering.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/land-a-job-in-it-engineering-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/land-a-job-in-it-engineering-1024x367.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avinton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/land-a-job-in-it-engineering-355x127.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IT_Engineering_Never_Gets_Boring\"><\/span><b>IT Engineering Never Gets Boring<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As more and more industries tap the potential of AI and Big Data technologies to drive innovation, the demand for skilled engineers is increasing\u00a0dramatically.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The career opportunities are broad \u2013\u00a0and so are the competencies that companies are looking for. Based on your personal strengths and interests, you will likely find a field within IT engineering that suits you \u2013\u00a0ranging from data science and infrastructure engineering to help <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">desk support and IT project management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are eager to continuously improve your skills and work on challenging tasks, IT engineering is a rewarding field that never gets boring. At Avinton, we offer technical training while working on real-world problems with renowned customers. It is our motivation to train and provide highly skilled engineers to Japan\u2019s economy while remaining true to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/en\/sustainability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sustainable development goals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that our five tips on landing a job in IT engineering can be a helpful resource on your way to accelerating your career in IT \u2013 we wish you all the best!\u00a0If you have any questions or feedback regarding this article, do not hesitate to contact us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/careers\/\">browse through our open IT engineering job positions<\/a> or sign up to join our <a href=\"https:\/\/avinton.com\/careers\/#meetup\">informative recruiting event<\/a>, and consider joining our diverse and international team.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Together with us, we will elaborate your personal career plan to help you ensure a successful future in IT engineering. 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