Recruitment talk @ The Hong Kong University of Science and
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Recruitment Talk I @
The Hong Kong
University of Science
and Technology (HKUST)
Date: Feb 2, 2005
Speaker: Antonio Yu
(Resources Explorer)
Agenda
Popular IT Technologies
IT Organizations in the market
Job Classification
Job Descriptions
Career Path
Experience Sharing
Q&A
Popular IT Technologies
Java – J2EE, Websphere, Weblogic, etc
.NET
UNIX – Solaris, Linux, AIX, etc
MS – OS, IIS, Exchange, BizTalk, SQL, SMS,
Project Server, Live Communication Server…
Oracle, MSSQL
Web Technologies
XML, UML, CSS
Security, Firewall, VPN, Encryption
Cisco Technologies
Mobile, WiFi, RFID, etc
IT Organizations in the
Market
IT Companies
Enterprise Software (Microsoft, SAP, Novell)
Domestic Software (Macromedia, Symantec,
Adobe)
Hardware (Cisco, Huawei)
Software + Hardware (Apple, IBM, HP, Sun)
Services = IT + Business Consulting (EY, KPMG)
Local SI - System Integrator (ASL)
Local software vendors (Kanhan, Sun Systems)
IT Department (In-house)
Multi-national
companies (GE, HSBC)
Government bodies (Housing Authority,
ITSD)
Non-profit making public organizations
(HKUST, Airport Authority, SFC)
Big local companies (Hutchison,
DragonAir)
The IT dept. in the IT companies
Small local companies
Differences in
Job Nature
Differences
IT as core
business
Jobs
IT
IT
companies departments
Sales
Services
Product Support
Planning
Development
Operations
Your role
More dynamic
Less structural
More focus
More procedural
Expectation
on you
Outgoing
Very flexible
Independant
Reliable, Very Solid
Exp., Team Player
Job Classification
Technical
Software
domains
Development (SDLC)
Infrastructure & Architecture
Security, Storage & Audit
Networking & Telecommunications
Operations & support (Helpdesk)
Consulting, Project Management
Job Classification
Job
Functionalities
Web
Designer, Software Developer
System Administrator
Network Administratior
Database Administrator
Technical Support Engineer (Product)
Information System Engineer (Internal)
System Analyst, Project Manager
Research & Development
Sales, Business Development, Trainer
Job Classification
Business domains
Banking, Finance & Insurance
Networking, Data Communication &
Telecommunications
Manufacturing, Retails, Logistics &
Distributions
Airlines, Legal
Pharmaceuticals, Government & Education
Business Consulting
Job Channels
Available
Career
Job Channels
Centre in the University
Referrals
Recruitment firms
Email alerts
Newspaper, Recruitment Magazines
Company Websites
Job Description
Post
Date
Company Introduction
Position
Responsibilities
Requirements
Contract / Permanent
Common Responsibilities
Responsibilities = what you have to do
Need to travel (to China, for example)
Build good relationship with customers
Develop = work on it yourself
Work with = work on it together with someone
else
Support = Help the others work on it
Manage = Find someone/yourself working on it
Proactively and accurately fill in timesheets
and expenses from time to time
Common Requirements
Requirements
= what you need
Bachelor
of … + 10 years exp.
Good English/Mandarin/Japanese, etc
Characteristics
Focus, Dynamic, Outgoing, Responsible,…
Domain
Knowledge
Finance/Accounting/ERP knowledge
Technical
Skills
Optical Transmission, JAVA, .NET,
FreeBSD, Linux, …
Technical Skills
For Developer
HTML, JAVA, JSP, CSS, XML, Oracle, UNIX
HTML, .NET, MSSQL, Windows, VBA
Tomcat, JBOSS, BEA Weblogic, IBM WebSphere,
Sun ONE platform
For Administrator / Helpdesk support
Windows XP, 2000, 2003
MSSQL, Oracle, Sybase
Solaris, Linux, Active Directory, LDAP
vi
Java Programmer –
Responsibilities (In-house)
Systems design, development,
implementations and maintenance of a
sizable application system. Develop ad hoc
programs and application using JAVA, XML,
Crystal Report, JSP, J2EE, C++ and Oracle
Providing application support and
maintenance to various web-based system
for their client (Government / Banking
sector)
Gathering user requirement for application
modifications
Java Programmer Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
At least 2 years solid experience in system
implementation and integration
Completed at least 1 full cycle of project development on
medium to large scale project on web-based/client server
environment
Experience in Solaris, J2EE, Java, JSP, C++,
Oracle/Sybase is preferred
Experience in project development methodology such as
PRINCE
Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese
TeleSales –
Responsibilities (Vendor)
Assist the Channel Sales Manager to
manage the channel partners
Update Partners on all the new products
and marketing programs
Manage Partner performance and sales
activities
TeleSales - Requirements
Degree holder with at least 1 - 2 years
sales experience in the IT, preferable for
those have solid experience in selling
software license
Willing to conduct sales activities over
the phone
Independent and with good client
relationship management skill
Career Path - Programmer
Programmer
(1 year)
Analyst Programmer (1- 2 years)
Senior Programmer (1 – 2 years)
System Analyst (2 – 3 years)
Project Manager (n years)
Technical Director
…
Career Path - Administrator
Administrator
/ Helpdesk support
specialist
Network Administrator
Database Administrator
Senior Administrator
Support Manager / Project Manager
Technical Director
…
Career Path –
Consultant (US Based)
Technical
Consultant / Business
Consultant
Senior Consultant
Consulting Manager
Technical Director
…
Career Path –
Account Executive
Consultant
Senior
Consultant
Pre-Sales Consultant (Technical Sales)
Account Executive
Sales Manager
Sales Director
…
Do I really like ‘IT’?
Do
I have an interest in computing and
IT?
Do I posses sufficient IT skills to enter
the industry?
Am I prepared to learn new IT skills to
meet the changing demands?
Do I have a flexible and professional
approach to work?
Do I want to specialize in a specific IT
area or be a good ‘all-rounder’?
Before Applying
Read
carefully about the JD
Ask yourself
Is
the company the one you are
dreaming to work for?
Are you looking for a challenging
working environment or a stable one?
Do you like the position written in the
JD?
Are you qualified for that position?
Are
you ready?
Experience Sharing
More about ‘IT Industries’.
Company Culture and politics.
The importance of ‘Communication Skills’.
The importance of ‘Managers’.
New technologies.
Certification and other academic
qualifications (MBA, MSc. Etc).
Travel
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Q&A
Thank you for coming!