Rexus Consulting - Joanne Vermeulen: How to crossover to the IT Industry

Expatica Job FairApril 5,
2014
www.RexusConsulting.comSkype ID: RexusConsulting
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We are the bridge to your successful career in the IT
Industry!
- No matter what your background ... Anyone can do it! -

Rexus Consulting provides the fast track to
those who wish to work in the IT industry.
We have experience of IT career
transformation from many different
backgrounds including :
Finance, Law, Sales and New Graduates
We also provide next steps career direction
to experienced IT candidates
Welcome ...

So Why The IT Industry?
Gartner forecasts that
worldwide dollar-valued IT
spending will grow 3.7%
when measured in constant
currency, reaching $3.8
trillion as the world
economy gradually
recovers.
That’s
Respectable!!

 Extensive experience in the IT Industry working for and with
many highly regarded Blue Chip companies across Europe.
 We have the expertise to see the candidates potential; often
when they cannot. We offer an open view to solutions, giving you
direction.
 We are the fast track to a new career; why spend years going
it alone, when you can achieve it in as little as 8 weeks?
Why Rexus Consulting?

How Can Rexus Consulting Be YOUR Guide
 To start a new career in the IT Industry?
... or
 To improve your existing career in the IT Industry?
Maybe You’re
Wondering ...

And Most Importantly ...
How do you make yourself stand out from the
competition in this recessive market?

With The Rexus Formula of Success Steps
 Job Placement Analysis
 Get Officially IT Industry Accredited
 IT Specific Rebranding: CV and IT Specific
Interview Skills
 Recruitment Agent Guidance
 In Depth Consultancy Support

Step 1: Job Placement Analysis
 We review your experience to identify existing skills which can be
leveraged in IT.
 Learn about you: your likes, dislikes, and your needs.
 Offer you a Personality Profile to learn more about yourself and align
your career aspirations.
 Summarize all of your characteristics, preferences, skills,
experience, and education.
 Offer you 3 career options* to begin your Formula of Success Steps.
* Next 6 slides are potential careers we may suggest for you.

Business Analysis involves working with stakeholders on
requirements and processes to define solutions.
 Like to manage meetings and presentations, designed to promote
awareness of delivering change
 Are Confident interviewing and documenting requirements
 Have the ability to hold and manage workshops with multiple groups
Business Analysis
The Business Analyst Role
High Level Description
For those of you who:

Is responsible for accomplishing project related tasks with a
defined start and end date.
 Enjoy planning and assigning tasks
 Want to work within an ever changing environment
 Can effectively communicate at all levels throughout a project
Project Management
Project Manager or Project Coordinator (Analyst) Role

The role of Programme Management (PMO) is to coordinate the development and
implementation of a standards & governance practice throughout the company.
 Wish to be a leader to be part of a company strategy or vision
 Develop strong planning skills
 Perhaps you already have some Programme Management Skills and
would like to develop your skills further.
Programme Office Role- Programme Manager or
Programme Analyst

Service Delivery Management oversees both Delivery and Operations
within a Service Orientated environment.
 Like to act as a customer advocate, ensuring that customer needs and
expectations are understood and delivered
 Be the direction point in relation to customers or services
 Have excellent leadership, people management and influencing skills
Service Management Role – Service Manager or
Service Analyst

A Developer may refer to a Software, Web, Video Game or Mobile App Developer. Each
require you to be specialized in a specific platform or computer programming language
 Would enjoy coding, design, and testing of software systems.
 Would like to gain knowledge of programming and have a good eye for
detail.
Technical
Developer Various Technologies

Other technical roles exist in Enterprise platforms including SAP,
Oracle, SalesForce, and SharePoint.
 Are a natural with understanding & utilizing software programs to its
maximum potential.
 Wish to develop strong industry experience in a niche area.
Technical
Other Technology Roles

Step 2: Get Officially IT Industry Accredited
 Majority of Industry Accreditations can be completed
virtually.
 Many exams are multiple choice.
 Free Training Materials (subject to course).
 Practical Training assignments upon completion which
you can adopt in a commercial environment.
 Exam cost (Not Inc).
 Depending on your availability ... May be completed in
as little as two weeks. Average time is 6-8 weeks.

Step 3: Rebrand Coaching (Part 1) CV Re-Write
 Rebrand history & experience to reflect the IT role selected in
Placement Analysis.
 Emphasise key words so recruiters will find you in their database.
Example: Strong on detail but tight on words.
Good: Part of a team which was integral in improving policies
and procedures for a new department.
Better: Strategic member of think tank involved in information
gathering to define risks and issues and implement new
policies and procedures to more effectively run a new
department.
My New
CV!!

Step 3: Rebrand Coaching (Part 2)
Preparing for Interviews
Understand Your CV Completely!
 We train you to answer questions using common IT terminology.
 The right way to use metaphors when answering Interviewers
questions.
 Being concise and thorough at the same time.
 How to deal with a ‘Subject Matter Expert’ in the interview (SME).
 Questions to ask the interviewer.

Step 4: Recruitment Agent Guidance
 How to get on recruiters databases.
 To understand how the recruitment industry works so you
can begin to work with, instead of against.
 Are cover letters really necessary?
 Specific questions to ask to consultant about the nature of
the role.
 How to put your best foot forward over the phone to ensure
your greatest possibility for an interview.

Step 5: In Depth Consultancy Support
 Unlike many other general CV and career services in the
Netherlands; Rexus provides Industry Proven IT Career
Consultancy.
 We have the experience supported by IT Blue Chip companies
in many areas of the IT that other services fail to offer.
Meaning:
 Even if you are IT SME or a Beginner we know how to leverage
your experience and add value to get you a new role.
 We can refer you as priority to our affiliate list of IT partners in NL
and EU including recruiters in the IT Sector*
( *Subject to Tier 2 Service Completion)

With The Rexus Formula of Success Steps
 Job Placement Analysis
 Get Officially IT Industry Accredited
 IT Specific Rebranding: CV and IT Specific
Interview Skills
 Recruitment Agent Guidance
 In Depth Consultancy Support
* Then pay as you go plan if necessary.
So How Can Rexus Guide You To A Career In The IT Industry?
Recap

Client Example: Mr. S was dedicated
Graduated with a
Technical Accreditation
Became a restaurant
Manager at TGIF’s
Coffee Vendor Rep
Pharmaceutical Sales
 PMO Analyst BBC – 200£/day
 Project Manager – 300£/day
 Business Analyst – 500€/day
 PMO Manger for Vodafone
80,000€ per year + 4 weeks
holiday + Benefits
(This was achieved in about 3 years)
Rexus
Consulting
(Testimonial on request)

Rexus Consulting Can Be The BridgeRexus Consulting Can Be The Bridge
(& Fast Track) To Your Success!!!(& Fast Track) To Your Success!!!
After Rexus Consulting
Before

Contact us at
info@RexusConsulting.com and we will
be happy to arrange a 20 minute sky
conversation to help you determine
how our services are right for your
Success.

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