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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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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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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In a few weeks we will kick off not only a new year, but a new decade. The past ten years in the tech world have been full of fast-paced developments and expanding career opportunities. What is the outlook for IT professionals as we head into the new roaring 20s? Even with our most advanced […]
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You’ve finally graduated, or perhaps completed a long list of professional certifications and you’re ready to land that elusive first job as an IT professional. The thought alone of entering a new field for the first time can be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you find a position? Who will hire you? The […]
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With record low unemployment rates recruiters have to work much harder, or smarter, or both to generate adequate applicant flow. Excellent pay and attractive benefit packages are still necessary to attract talent, but in today’s competitive environment they may not be enough. How do effective organizations stand out from the crowd? They actively manage their […]
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Every businessperson is acutely aware of the tight labor market. As unemployment hits 50-year lows, the cost of recruiting is skyrocketing. This puts pressure on HR and operations alike to improve retention. Many are turning to employee recognition programs to keep key talent satisfied with their jobs. Employees who feel appreciated tend to perform better […]
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Congratulations! You got past the resume review and landed an interview. You have prepared thoroughly, rehearsed, got dressed in your finest suit, and arrived on time. Just then you realize that the interview is going south. Maybe you fumbled a question or two. Perhaps the hiring manager is ill-prepared or giving you the old poker […]
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Working from home has its advantages. The coffee is great, and the commute is fantastic. Along with all of the benefits people get from working at home, the territory also comes with a potentially serious downside. Many employees find it hard, if not impossible to separate their professional and personal lives. Distractions (e.g. children, chores, […]
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Well crafted, open-ended questions can help you go beyond the resume and teach you more about the candidate’s soft skills.
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