BROADCASTS.com

b'

In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Michal Juhas, who has worked in the tech industry for more than 16 years. He has held a variety of positions during his career, from software developer to chief technical officer.

And in 2019 he founded Geek Recruiters and he is now an IT Talent Advisor, Recruiter, Career Coach and Trainer as well as the author of 6 books and the creator of multiple video courses.

Michal joins Phil to talk about why it\\u2019s crucial to gain as much experience as possible in the early days of your career, as well as the ways in which a note could help your job applications.

\\xa0

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

\\xa0

TOP CAREER TIP

At the beginning of your IT career journey, look for ways to gain more experience by accepting tasks from those who need work done. This looks great on your record when you come to the interviewing process.

\\xa0

WORST CAREER MOMENT

When Michal\\u2019s company went out of business. He had built it from scratch, but it ultimately failed. Michal learned not to be too over-optimistic and be more realistic when it comes to challenges.

\\xa0

CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Working as a coach and recruiter, Michal finds many highlights these days by discovering new talent \\u2013 those who bring something special to the role they have taken.

\\xa0

THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

The global nature of IT means that developers can now take positions around the world. Technology allows free movement in remote terms, and skills can be put to good use, no matter where we live.

\\xa0

THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 After a suggestion from a friend, Michal fell into IT.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 to read more books, as they inspire the mind.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Michal would experiment with more technologies and learn more programming languages.

What are your current career objectives? Identifying the companies that he wants to work for.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Marketing, sales and copywriting.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Working with mission-driven companies, which adds a new sense of purpose.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Spending time with family.

\\xa0

FINAL CAREER TIP

When applying for a job, always include a note to explain why you are excited about a particular opportunity.

\\xa0

BEST MOMENTS

(5:08) \\u2013 Michal - \\u201cDiversity of experience helps you to find solutions for different problems\\u201d

(13:23) \\u2013 Michal - \\u201cShift the focus from the salary to the other benefits of the work\\u201d

(20:43) \\u2013 Michal \\u2013 \\u201cRead lots of books!\\u201d

(24:15) \\u2013 Michal \\u2013 \\u201cEffectively, as a developer, as an IT professional, you are selling yourself on the market, so you need to be able to find your unique selling proposition\\u201d

\\xa0

ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

\\xa0

CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PhilBurgess

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

\\xa0

ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 MICHAL JUHAS

Michal Juhas has worked in the tech industry for more than 16 years. He has held a variety of positions during his career, from software developer to chief technical officer.

And in 2019 he founded Geek Recruiters and he is now an IT Talent Advisor, Recruiter, Career Coach and Trainer as well as the author of 6 books and the creator of multiple video courses.

\\xa0

CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 MICHAL JUHAS

Michal Juhas can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaljuhas/

Personal Website: https://michaljuhas.com/welcome

Career Tools Website: https://careerupgradetools.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juhas.michal/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfRMDDiKKqNVaezfvBVR0A