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The duration of probation-A great many companies place new employees on probation for a number of months. This probation period is a time when the employer has the ability to let you go at short notice, and also a period when you may not be entitled to benefits.Your contract should also make it clear about what will happen if a certain aspect of your performance falls below expected levels during this period.

Turning Down a Job

Under certain circumstances, you may find it necessary to turn down a job. There are two instances when this can happen.You may have attended two interviews close together and received offers from both companies, or you may have attended an interview and decided that you do not want the job. Either way, you need to turn one of the job offers down.



When turning down an offer, try to keep it as simple as possible. Simply inform the new suitor that you have already secured employment. Though unlikely, the employer may ask you at what stage the negotiations are, hoping that you might be tempted to also negotiate with them.This move is very unethical, but then again IT is not a particularly ethical industry. In this case it is up to you to decide the correct course of action, but realistically, sticking with your original commitment is the only practical option. It is also the right thing to do.

If possible when turning a job down, try and keep the lines of communication open. The more contacts you have in the industry, the better.You never know when you may find yourself looking for another job.

Dealing with Interview Offers after You Have a Job

If companies have been slow in coming back to you, you may find yourself in a situation where you are getting interview offers from other companies after already securing employment elsewhere. If this does happen, contact the company offering the interview, preferably by telephone or email, and thank them for their attention. Explain that you have been successful in securing employment with another employer and express regret at not being able to attend an interview with them.This courtesy may make no difference at all, but always remember that you may well be looking for another job in the future and it always pays to keep every door open.

Finding a job is the last step in your quest to become a worker in the IT industry. A carefully planned and well implemented campaign will hopefully see you attending interviews and looking at job offers in fairly short order. Although a great deal of detail was included in this chapter, here are some of the key points to keep in mind:
  • When you start looking for work, make sure you are ready with resume, cover letters, and so on.

  • Don't limit your job search to classified ads and other job postings. Much of the hiring for positions is done before it has a chance to be advertised.

  • Interviews are not just about the employer getting to find out about you, they are also an opportunity to for you to evaluate the company and the possible opportunity.

  • Try to follow your interviews with a Thank You letter. This letter can help the interviewer remember your interview, and, if you're "high on the list" of hiring potential, it may help squeeze out some competition.

  • Try and negotiate the best employment package possible, but remember that you are looking for a way to break into the industry. Don't be too pushy in your demands, but don't get taken for a ride.
Good luck with your job search and interviews. After you've tackled the challenges of finding a job, you're ready to start your career in IT!

What Are You Signing Up for?

Almost every company that offers employment will provide employees with a contract detailing the salary, benefits, requirements, and expectations of both the employee and employer. Things that should be covered in this contract are working hours, office, overtime, and when benefits apply. Here are some specific things that you should pay attention to on a contract of employment:
  • Working hours-Your contract should specify what are regarded as normal working hours. Contracts should also define the company's policy regarding overtime on both an expected and unexpected basis.

  • Tlie normal working location-An employment contract normally states the location at which you are expected to report on a regular work day. It should also state what the company policy is regarding working away from this location, including travel, subsistence, and accommodation expenses. If the job has no foreseeable element of travel, this point is not an issue, but in field or project based roles this is particularly important.

  • Employee benefits-It is likely that during the interview process the benefit element of an employment package will have been agreed. The employment contract should detail these benefits as well as the dates on which the benefits become effective. Many companies exclude new employees from benefit schemes for a number of months at the beginning of the employment period. Particularly important are those benefits relating to sickness and absence.

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