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Getting into the GovTech industry is easy if you know how to stand out before and during the interview process. Here's how.   1. Finding The Job   If you’re looking for a role, make sure your resume is specifically tailored for the position that you’re seeking.    Then, it’s a numbers game. I say apply to 10 jobs a day that fit your criteria. Seek out direct hire positions that won’t take 3-4 months of waiting just to hear back from the hiring manager.    When I look for jobs, I focus on listings that aren’t open for long. Odds are, fewer people know about the role — meaning less competition.    2. Prep Time   Before you interview with the government or a government contractor agency, it’s important that you know exactly what the company is looking for.    Doing your research lets you come to the interview and stand out by knowing the skills you need, what they’re looking for, and showing them why they won’t need to train you as much.    This should go without saying, but get the CompTIA Security+ certification. That’s a baseline move that you should knock out as soon as possible.    It’ll make you that much more of an attractive applicant — even if it’s not required for your role.    3. Interview Time   When you hear from a recruiter, it’s your time to shine in an initial screening call. Here’s where you use your research and resume to wow the hiring manager.   Next, you’ll have a behavioral interview that’s just testing your experience. These are easy to prep for by either typing in “(the position you’re applying for) behavioral interview” on YouTube or using AI programs like ChatGPT.    After that, you could very well have the job. GovTech roles usually have just one round of interviews.    4. The Offer   Once you get offered the role, congrats! The only thing left to do.    DO NOT ACCEPT THE FIRST OFFER.    Research how much you can make for the role and ask for more if it’s not that. They always have more money. This post is based on my YouTube video “Why Getting Into Government Technology is Easier Than You Think.” Watch here: #technology #employment #hiring

Nobody calls their ISP when it works great. Information technology is by default a negative reinforcement career. Most things a technologist will do -- ends with an error. When we get it "right", our reward is no more error. A career technologist will have to be self-motivated and find satisfaction in solving a problem. Good technology leaders understand this and add praise where the software process does not offer.

Nine new regional innovation centers across the country! In an unprecedented inter-governmental collaboration with key government ministries, we are proud to announce an investment of over NIS 100 million in the establishment of nine regional innovation centers spreading innovation nationwide! This groundbreaking initiative spans from the north to the south of Israel, fostering the growth of new startups with strong regional ties and advancing high-tech employment in various key sectors such as agri-tech, food-tech, renewable energy, and health-tech. The selected centers, Galileo Studio Ventures, SeaNovation Eilat, Built Environment Innovation Center, Northern Climate Synergy, Techlinic, DAROM Innovation Center, Technological Center for Security and Resilience in the Western Negev, DesertTech and Climate Innovation Center, and INNOVEASTECH, will collaborate with local entities to stimulate economic growth. Now more than ever, we are committed to advancing the high-tech sector, ensuring long-term resilience of the Israeli tech ecosystem. The establishment of these innovation centers stands as a testament to Israel's unwavering belief in the power of innovation and technology to drive prosperity, even amid adversity. Diversity is at the forefront of this strategic move, with a focus on technology, industry, geography, and demographics. Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, highlights its importance in strengthening Israeli hi-tech competitiveness globally. Read more here:

Technology is advancing at such a rapid pace, the future of work is bound to include roles we've never imagined. What job doesn't exist now but you think will exist in the future? Share your most innovative and out-of-this-world job ideas in the comments below!

Technology is advancing at such a rapid pace, the future of work is bound to include roles we've never imagined. What job doesn't exist now but you think will exist in the future? Share your most innovative and out-of-this-world job ideas in the comments below.

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Check Out My New Article on Medium: "Why We Need to Choose IT for a Future Career Path" Excited to share my latest article on Medium, where I explore the growing demand for IT professionals and why it is the perfect field for future career success. In the article, I discuss key reasons like job security, high earning potential, and the ability to shape global innovation through technology. Whether you’re a student deciding on a career path or a professional looking to switch fields, IT offers unmatched opportunities for growth and impact. Check it out and let me know your thoughts! 👇

Exploring Political Leanings Across Professions Welcome back to our ongoing series where we delve into the political leanings across various professions over time. This installment focuses specifically on engineers and computer professionals. The accompanying chart details the percentage of individuals likely to identify as liberal, calculated by dividing the percentage of respondents likely liberal by the total percentage of those identified as either likely liberal or likely conservative. Through the latter half of the 2010s, there was a noticeable trend towards liberal views. However, a slight conservative shift has emerged in recent years. The reasons behind this change are not immediately clear, but it's interesting to note that both fields are predominantly male—a factor that might offer some insights. I'd love to hear your thoughts on why this shift might be occurring. What factors do you think are influencing these changes? Thank you Julian Hayes #labormarkets #recruiting #tech #engineers