It’s that time of year when romance is in the air and lovers everywhere are thinking about chocolates, roses, Champagne and career changes. Wait, career changes on Valentine’s Day? Why not? Actually, it is one of the best days of the year to contemplate making a change. Q1, specifically January and February, are generally regarded […]
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BCT has written in the past about the importance of recognition for your staff. It fosters teamwork and instills a sense of ownership in your workgroup. Recognition is also good for organizations. Industry awards bring about a sense of pride in the employees who worked so hard to get the company where it is. With […]
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As an IT professional you are experienced and ready to field any technical question that is thrown your way during an interview. You are confident with these types of questions, but what happens when the questions get tricky? Hiring managers will throw in some difficult questions to see how you handle touchy situations. Your answers […]
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Recruiting IT professionals is a challenging career. Unprecedented unemployment plus segment expansion can launch this challenge to new, often dizzying heights. While the competition for top talent can be brutal, a shift in strategy could find you landing the right person for your position. As the available talent pool shrinks and key positions open up […]
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Most people dread negotiating their salaries. It can be nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t have to be. Preparation and understanding can provide you with the confidence you need to stop dreading and start negotiating your way to a better compensation package. Know What You Are Worth What is the first thing you do when you decide […]
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While it is inevitable that employees will come and go, it is also something you can manage. Here are four tips to getting control over your employee turnover.
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Hindsight is 20/20 – or in this case 2019. Let’s take a look back at our favorite stories from last year. January 4 New IT Disciplines That Will Be Game Changers Here are four IT disciplines that are dynamic and will be in demand for the foreseeable future. https://bct-corp.com/jobs-in-dallas-tx/Jobs-in-Dallas-TX/4-new-it-disciplines-that-will-be-game-changers/ February When Hiring IT Professionals, Speed […]
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The countdown is upon us. Soon we will be wrapping up another year and an entire decade. If the past ten years are any sign, the 20s should be full of exciting opportunities for IT professionals. As the clock strikes midnight, we begin another long heralded, but seldom successful practice – the new year’s resolution. […]
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Tis the season to give your career a little boost before we head into the new year. Here are five ways you can use holiday parties, a friendly get-together, and that much needed time off to assist your career. Update Your Career Plan I’m a big advocate for keeping your career plan current. Updating your […]
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Careers seem to race along at a blistering pace. This is especially true for IT professionals at the forefront of technology. Keeping pace with emerging technologies and applications often become such a priority that we neglect to document our updated skill sets. I like to take the time at the end of each year to […]
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