Using LinkedIn for IT Job Search: Profile Optimization and Outreach That Gets Responses CertoJob A guide to optimising LinkedIn for an IT job search, given that over 95% of recruiters use it to source and about 49 million people search for jobs on it weekly. It covers the profile sections that m… EBEmir Baycan
The IT Job Search Strategy That Actually Works in a Competitive Market CertoJob A structured IT job-search strategy built on four levers, targeting, positioning, networking, and activity tracking, arguing that a stalled search is usually a strategy problem, not a talent problem,… EBEmir Baycan
IT Job Market by Specialization: Cloud, Security, Networking, and DevOps Compared CertoJob A comparison of the IT job market across four specializations, cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, and DevOps/platform engineering, on market size, growth, job titles, salary ranges, and dema… EBEmir Baycan
How Long Does an IT Job Search Take? CertoJob A data-grounded breakdown of realistic IT job-search timelines by role and level, noting cloud engineering roles are typically fastest at 4-10 weeks for certified mid-level candidates because demand… EBEmir Baycan
Following Up After Job Applications CertoJob A stage-by-stage guide to following up after IT job applications without hurting your candidacy. It advises waiting 5-7 business days after submitting before a brief, value-adding first follow-up, th… EBEmir Baycan
Entry-Level IT Job Titles Explained: Help Desk vs SysAdmin vs Cloud Junior CertoJob An explainer of entry-level IT job titles and why the terminology is inconsistent across companies. It defines Tier 1 support roles (help desk, desktop support, NOC technician) and Tier 2 junior tech… EBEmir Baycan
Which IT Certifications Actually Get You Interviews: Data-Backed Ranking CertoJob A data-backed ranking of which IT certifications actually generate job interviews, measured by how often they appear in job postings. It places AWS Solutions Architect Associate at the top for volume… EBEmir Baycan
Freelance IT Taxes Guide CertoJob A guide to US taxes for IT freelancers, covering the self-employment tax (15.3% of net profit up to the Social Security wage base), federal and state income tax, and the quarterly estimated-payment s… EBEmir Baycan
IT Freelance vs Full-Time Employment CertoJob A comparison of IT freelancing versus full-time employment across true financials and non-financial trade-offs. It explains why gross freelance revenue and employee base salary are not directly compa… EBEmir Baycan
IT Freelance Portfolio Building CertoJob A guide to building an IT freelance portfolio that wins clients, centred on what clients actually evaluate: evidence of problem-solving and communication, not visual design. It specifies including 3-… EBEmir Baycan