There’s no question working with a recruiter can be a more effective way to find an IT job than simply sending off applications to jobs you’ve seen online. Especially to get that crucial first interview. After all, IT recruiting agencies generally have active jobs to fill, and they can ‘pre-sell’ you to potential employers better […]
Continue readingYour appearance sends a message. It’s important it’s sending the right one. And although we don’t recommend becoming someone you’re not because authenticity is a positive asset to finding the right fit for you and the company. We’ve seen often that the choices you make about your appearance can have a huge influence on your […]
Continue readingWriting an effective cover email is crucial. Ask any recruiter and they’ll tell you: Sometimes it’s the cover email, not the resume, that gets you moved to the top of the pile. Why? Because while a resume often is – and should be – a concise summary of your skills, experience, education and achievements, a […]
Continue readingThis situation is probably familiar to you. You land an interview with a company you really respect, you show up to the interview, you nail it, you go home, you wait for the company to call, and the call never comes. A week might go by, followed by another week. All the while, you’ll stay […]
Continue readingA few weeks ago, I had lunch with a recruiter who’d just received an angry phone call from a client. The client had just finished an interview with a candidate my colleague had sent over – and it hadn’t gone well. The candidate had seemed like a perfect fit for the client’s opportunity, a finance-related […]
Continue readingIn fact, bringing your personality into the job interview may help you get the job that’s BEST for you. A Tale of Two Job Interviews Years ago, I had an interview for a job working on a potato chip account. The woman interviewing me boosted that her team thought about chips, 24 hours a day. […]
Continue readingAn IT department is all about producing or maintaining technology that enables customers or clients to do their job easier, better, faster, cost-effectively, or a combination of all four. For all the help that IT brings to people, this department also needs some help. HTML doesn’t code itself, and cybersecurity doesn’t instantly materialize. At every […]
Continue readingHiring someone for an executive or management position is something to be approached with care and deliberation. That is true in every business but has special emphasis in the IT industry, where there’s a real need to understand technology in order to better anticipate and react to trends in the business world. So when you’re […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to interviews, a little thoughtful preparation can go a long way. Just take some time to review our list of nine essential tips to ensure you are putting your best foot forward from that first handshake to your trip down the elevator. 1. Dress appropriately Different interviews call for different outfits. […]
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