Fraught with challenges and shortcomings, the H1B system was long overdue for an overhaul. Now that changes are coming, it will be an important test for the current administration, the Department of Homeland Security, the USCIS, American IT companies and overseas IT staff providers to find a way forward.
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Identifying the three characteristics that contribute to conscientiousness, “They feel important, enjoyable, and they accord with their values”, and how you interact with your work and your colleagues can contribute to your success in becoming better in your career.
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Networking isn’t about seeing what you can get from as many people as possible, it’s about building relationships in a mutual help group so everyone can get where they want to go.
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Salary negotiation is an often overlooked facet of finding a new job. But for all the responsibilities your new job will entail, but shouldn’t your compensation be as important to understand as your potential duties? Forbes contributor Lisa Quast shares some tips on salary negation shown here. Fully understand the job. Make sure you understand […]
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Creating a partnership with a competent recruiter can get you the job you have searching for or better. Clear communication regarding your goals and skill level is key to becoming the ideal candidate the recruiter is searching for.
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Polishing your professional profile, finding and using connections you already have, and using the job search options are a good start to find the people that may already be looking for you. With the proper LinkedIn profile, you can go a long way in distinguishing yourself.
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As people stay productive well into old age, (isn’t 60 the new 30?) it’s not hard to run into social barriers in certain fields – specifically ageism in IT. But before you decide to hang up your spurs when you manager begins to ask you to share your work methods with younger teammates, consider some […]
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Now more than ever, employers are examining an applicant’s social media presence as an unwritten hurdle to the hiring process.
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Along your professional career, you have undoubtedly heard the alphabet soup of professional certifications available that are “essential” if you wish to advance. But is this accurate? Before you spend the time and money to achieve a professional certification check out these pro’s and con’s presented by Activecollab of the most popular certifications. Some of […]
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New Year, New You. Rather, about to be a New Year, so it’s time to get the New You ready. Taking a close examination of one’s life at year’s end, especially careers is a common ritual held all over the world. But whether you are currently a dog catcher, lion tamer, or IT guru there […]
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