Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT)

Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Secrets To Acing The Exam and Successful Finding And Landing Your Next Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Certified Job 1

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This book figures out ways to boil down critical exam and job landing concepts into real world applications and scenarios. Which makes this book user-friendly, interactive, and valuable as a resource long after students pass the exam. People who teach Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) classes for a living or for their companies understand the true value of this book. You certainly will too. To Prepare for the exam this book tells you: What you need to know about the Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Certification and exam Preparation Tips for passing the Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Certification Exam Taking tests The book contains several suggestions on how preparing yourself for an interview. This is an aspect that many people underestimate, whilst having a well-written CV, a personal blog, and possibly a number of past projects is definitively important - there is much more to prepare for. It covers non-technical aspects (how to find a job, resume, behavioral etc.). A Must-study before taking a Tech Interview. To Land the Job, it gives you the hands-on and how-to s insight on Typical Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Careers Finding Opportunities - the best places to find them Writing Unbeatable Resumes and Cover Letters Acing the Interview What to Expect From Recruiters How employers hunt for Job-hunters... and More This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry-level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one. It stands out because it: Explains how the people doing the hiring think, so that you can win them over on paper and then in your interview Is filled with useful work-sheets Explains every step of the job-hunting process - from little-known ways for finding openings to getting ahead on the job This book covers everything. Whether you are trying to get your first Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Job or move up in the system, you will be glad you got this book. 4

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Contents Stand Alone Certifications 11 Preparation Tips For The Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Certification Exam 13 Exam time Hints for managing tenseness 13 Exam Preparation Tips 15 Examination hints 19 Preparing for an Essay Exam 21 Multiple Choice examination tips 23 Test Taking Strategies 24 Memory Tips and Test Taking Strategies 26 More Test Taking Strategies 28 Stress Management Test Anxiety 31 Even More Test Taking Strategies 33 Specific Hints for Answering Multiple alternative Questions 34 Taking Tests 35 Before the Test 35 During the test 36 After the test 36 Exam time Hints for result driven studying 36 FINDING AND APPLYING FOR Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) JOBS AND EVALUATING OFFERS 40 Where to Learn About Job Openings 40 Job Search Methods 40 Personal contacts. 41 School career planning and placement offices. 41 Employers. 41 Classified ads. 42 Internet resources. 42 Labor unions. 42 State employment service offices. 43 Job matching and referral. 43 Services for special groups. 43 Federal Government. 44 Community agencies. 44 Private employment agencies and career consultants. 44 6

Internships. 44 Applying for a Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Job 46 Resumes and application forms. 46 Gathering information. 46 Choosing a format. 47 Resume and KSA (knowledge, skills & abilities) tips: 48 Cover letters. 51 Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Job Interview Tips 52 Preparation: 52 Personal appearance: 52 The interview: 52 Information to bring to an interview: 53 Evaluating a Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Job Offer 54 The organization. 54 Should you work for a relatively new organization or one that is well established? 56 The job 56 Where is the job located? 56 Does the work match your interests and make good use of your skills? 56 How important is the job to the company or organization? 56 What will the hours be? 57 How long do most people who enter this job stay with the company? 57 The company should have a training plan for you. 57 Salaries and benefits. 57 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE 59 THE INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS 59 Step 1 61 Technical Competencies Assessment Guide 61 Step 2 62 Determine the Customer Service Focused 62 Competencies of the Job 62 Definitions: 63 7

Responsible. 63 Likeable. 63 Believable. 64 Outgoing. 64 Unflappable. 65 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED BEHAVIORS ASSESSMENT GUIDE 66 Step 3 67 Develop Interview Questions to Assess Both 67 Technical and Customer Service 67 Focused Competencies 67 Step 4 68 Conducting the Interview 68 Step 5 70 Background and Reference Checks 70 Making a Job Offer 70 Confirming Job Offer Letter 71 Informing Unsuccessful Candidates 71 Retention of Interview Materials 71 SAMPLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 72 Responsible 72 Likeable 73 Believable 74 Outgoing 75 Unflappable 76 INTERVIEWING Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) 77 THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 77 Planning 77 Confirming/Scheduling Interview 78 Conducting the Interview 78 Closing 79 Follow Up 79 Interview Questions To Get You Started 80 Supervisor and Manager Competencies 80 Interviewing People With Disabilities 81 Accommodating Persons With Disabilities For An Interview 82 Interview Do s and Don ts 83 8

CHECKING REFERENCES 84 Which References Should I Check? 85 Tips for Checking References 85 The Reference Check Questions To Ask 86 Supervisory and Managerial Competencies: 88 Building Coalitions/Communication: 88 Recruiting Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) - It Takes More Than A Job Announcement 88 Before Submitting the Vacancy 89 When the Vacancy Announcement is Open 90 Once the Certificate of Eligibles is Received 91 After The Selection is Made 92 ASSESSING YOUR RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PRACTICES 93 Policies and Procedures 93 Recruitment Strategies 94 Glossary 95 9

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