Computer Consulting 101

Download or read book Computer Consulting 101 written by Lloyd Mumford and published by Lloyd's Bridges Incorporated. This book was released on 1995-03-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical "how-to" handbook has everything you need to land your first temporary contract position. Whether you are a recent college graduate new to the job market or an "in-house computer expert" moving from full-time permanent employment to contract consulting, you - & your career - will benefit from Mumford's dynamic coaching. In a few short hours of reading, you will learn: * How a beginner can break into computer consulting. * How much money you can expect to make. * Important industry buzzwords & how to use them. * How to write a resume that works. * The art of dealing with placement agencies. * The impact of the Internet. * How to prepare for your first client interview. * How to survive once you have the contract. Chapter 10 has the real scoop - 15 pages of information on job search bulletin boards (BBS) & an Internet "Hot List" of job newsgroups all over the country. Lloyd Mumford is a seasoned professional technical recruiter who has matched up thousands of candidates & client companies. Using the conversational tone of a good friend who has your best interest at heart, Mumford lets you in on the rules of the game. To order contact: Lloyds Bridges Inc., 6114 LaSalle Ave #404, Oakland, CA 94618. 510-658-8433.