IT recruiting has evolved tremendously over the last decade. As organizations have become more IT-friendly, clients are expecting the same in return.
Employers are becoming more willing to invest in a well-spoken junior resource who can be trained rather than a guru who does not communicate well.
Because IT providers now rely heavily on providing quality service, they need a staff who can accommodate these evolving -- and demanding -- needs.
Be an IT Softie - Your future boss wants to make sure she can trust you to interact well with peers, suppliers, and, most importantly, clients.
Be Honest About Your Knowledge - Be honest About Your Knowledge and say that you don’t know while suggesting how you would go about finding the answer.
Steer the Conversation - This is a universal interview tactics: Try to keep the conversation focused on your strengths. In fact, go one step further.
Be Enthusiastic with Your Enthusiasm - If you come across as confident and positive, your interviewer will be more at ease and more likely to want to engage you.
Get Your Geek On - Do your best to be positive and engaging to the interviewer can get a good sense of who you are and how you’ll fit into the job and the company.