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How to Choose Between a Couple of Strong Job Candidates

Using an IT recruiting agency is an excellent way to find great employees. In fact, the results are so good that you may find yourself having to choose between two really strong candidates. As far as issues go, it’s not the worst one to have, but you are still going to have to make a […]

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Why these IT Job Descriptions are Effective

We are big believers in planning for your next open position through our Outcome-Driven Job Description. It’s the most thorough way we know of ensuring you know exactly who you are looking for and why. Plus, having that knowledge up front allows you to create the most accurate IT job description. So both you and […]

Tips to Remove IT Hiring Headaches

It can be problematic for companies to go through the entire hiring process only to end up with an employee who doesn’t meet the needs of your team. Having an experienced IT recruiting firm can make all the difference when it comes to finding a successful candidate to join your business. But even without the […]

6 Best Practices of Insourcing Implementation

Insourcing can be a great solution. But one size does not fit all. As we’ve discussed before, insourcing – engaging a third party to hire, manage and administer a functional team onsite with your organization – can be a great way to get both the benefits of ‘outsourcing’ and the convenience of an in-house function. […]

“Um, this isn’t the job I thought it was.”

It happens more often than you think: You apply for a job that sounds like the perfect fit and arrive at the interview ready to sell your skills and expertise. A few minutes into the interview, however, it becomes clear that the position for which you applied is definitely not the position they’re talking about […]

How to negotiate a higher salary

Confidence, preparation, and playing it cool are the keys to getting what you want I was interviewing for my second job after university, I really wanted (and needed) the position, and after a couple of preliminary sessions with HR, I had a ‘final’ interview with the president of the company, a self-made, wealthy man who […]

Didn’t get the job, but didn’t get feedback? Here’s how to handle it.

In dating or job-hunting, we all just need some closure. We’ve all been there: You make the shortlist for a particular job, and maybe even have a preliminary interview; you get psyched up about it, do your research, envision yourself working in a new environment, and check your voicemail and email 42 times a day […]

New job? Your first 4 weeks will determine long-term success – or failure.

When I started high school, my mother was at pains to impress the following advice on me: “It’s very important that you get a reputation as a first-class student right from the beginning. It’s about expectations: If teachers approach your work expecting it to be worthy of an A, they’ll be less critical; if they […]

How to get a raise (hint: it’s all about your ROI)

Getting a raise is a lot easier when you can demonstrate you’re making a positive difference to the bottom line One of the questions I get most often from junior and intermediate workers is this: “How do I get a raise? I’ve been working at this company for a year now, and they seem […]

Smart Resume Tips for IT Consultants

The other day I got a call from a recruiting colleague whose judgment I trust. “I sent you a fantastic candidate for that IT consultant role I know you’ve been working on,” he told me. “But he says he sent you his resume last week and still hasn’t heard from you. How come you haven’t […]

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