The student should have some background in Windows 98', web browsers, HTML, and text editors. A steady hand and a dash of creativity are a plus. Many people feel that since there is such a labor shortage in the IT Field, they will be a shoe-in for any position they want. A big mistake is made in assuming that, because there are so many jobs to be filled, there are very few applicants for each position. But a good economy encourages job-hopping.
People just shoot off their risumis because they can.
Recruiters are inundated with applications. Just sending out a lot of risumis randomly rarely gets you the job you want. 1.Present yourself professionally. 2.Sell yourself in your resume and cover letter. 3.Follow up your resume with a phone call to the recruiter.