Advancing the tech job recovery: User group gives members a path to Experience Certification

ITC2s Experience Certification Puts International Oracle Users Group Members at the Top of the Resume Stack and Instills Confidence in Employers

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 6, 2004 -- Tech workers hit hardest by todays lagging job recovery are looking for ways to stand out from the crowd. With a record number of jobs outsourced overseas and new hiring growing at a trickle, American workers need to position themselves as best they can.

The International Oracle Users Group (IOUG), a preeminent Oracle user community, has partnered with the International Technical Certification Consortium (ITC2) to bring Experience Certification to their membership base.

We are delighted to provide this opportunity to our members," said Bill Burke, an independent consultant and member of the IOUG Board of Directors, as he described the benefits IOUG members receive from the partnership with ITC2. ITC2s Experience Certification will give our members the validation and career development path they need today."

ITC2s Experience Certification confirms the experience of IT professionals in a growing number of technology fields. Experience Certification augments traditional test-based certifications that focus on technical knowledge by investigating and verifying the individuals actual work with the technology. Experience Certification offers a holistic validation of the IT professionals work history and creates a sound assessment of his or her ability to get the job done. Employers looking for independent validation of a workers abilities turn to Experience Certification as the deciding factor.

The IOUG is an ideal partner for us," said Dennis Flanders, CEO of ITC2. They have an excellent track record of giving their members advanced educational opportunities and are extremely pro-active providing valuable benefits to their membership. I see our organizations working together closely to create advantages for IOUG members."

IOUG members will enjoy a number of benefits with Experience Certification, including:
- Exposure to ITC2s network of placement professionals seeking to place Experience Certified Professionals first
- A validated resume hosted by ITC2, and a life-long career development path
- Independent verification of work history, references and experience level

ITC2 was founded in 2002 to provide legitimacy and integrity to the employment process. ITC2s Experience Certification validates the IT professionals work history through an intensive vetting and interview process, providing a holistic portrayal of experience and instilling confidence in employers. For more information on ITC2, please visit ioug.itc2.org.

The International Oracle Users Group (IOUG) is an organization of users of Oracle products and services and is independent of Oracle Corp. As the premier user-driven source of Oracle education and peer networking, the IOUG is comprised of database administrators, applications developers and technical managers. For more information on IOUG membership, visit www.ioug.org.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with ITC2s CEO Dennis Flanders, please contact Brian Gannon at 425.644.5828 or pr@itc2.org.
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