February 3rd, 2012
Whether it be bored with a current role, looking for a new challenge, or simply disliking their position, IT consultants are on the prowl for new IT jobs. A common concern for these IT professionals is how to interview when they are already employed. The IT recruiters of AVID Technical Resources can provide some helpful insights to those who are fortunate enough to have a position, but are seeking new opportunities.
Flexible
If given the chance, interview after or before work. Interviewing outside of office hours will help ease nerves, especially first thing in the morning, while allowing you to complete your responsibilities with your current employer. If do not have much flexibility, try interviewing with IT staffing firms during your lunch hour. Make hiring managers and technical recruiters aware that there may be a time constraint.
Take a Personal Day
Take a personal day and try scheduling as many interviews as you can in one day. Most IT staffing companies allow their employees days off for appointments and personal matters and, if you do not use them, you may lose them. Be mindful to not overbook yourself, though. If you schedule too many IT job interviews in one day, you may lose track of your thoughts or run into schedule conflicts.
Do’s and Don’ts
When searching for a new job, never use your company’s resources to your advantage. Avoid taking calls from IT headhunters in the office or responding to emails on your work email address. If you must take a call, make sure it is in private and on your own line. Provide your notice in a timely manner according to your company’s policy. Tie all lose ends and complete your work to leave on good terms.
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February 1st, 2012
May it be during the morning commute or sitting down to coffee and a bagel for breakfast, perhaps it is an after work guilty pleasure. A number of IT professionals admit they read their daily horoscope. Take it with a grain of salt or words of wisdom, horoscopes may actually be advising technical recruiters, hiring managers, and prospective candidates to make better decisions and improve performance. Before passing the next opportunity to read your fortune, here are some reasons horoscopes may actually benefit you.
May Inspire
After reading that there will be changes in your life, actively seek and pursue new IT staffing opportunities. The horoscope could motivate you to add spice to your routine or drop cumbersome tasks that stress you out. If it were not for the astrology section, you may have not closed on that last placement!
Avoid Conflict
The astrology section could also help irritable IT headhunters to avoid conflict at technical recruiting companies. When there is a horoscope saying to turn the other cheek, a technical recruiter may think twice about sending a sassy response or having the last word. It seems when there is an impending disagreement brought to our attention, we will try to steer away. The horoscope will keep IT staffing firms sound and on their toes in case of a clash.
Cannot Predict the Future
Are you in a worse situation after reading these predictions? Most likely not, so have some fun with these forecasts. No one knows for sure how accurate these readings are, so share them with your fellow IT recruiters in an email when exchanging resumes or post some encouraging thoughts around technical recruiting offices. While some may not believe the authenticity of horoscopes, they can change our behavior for the better!
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January 30th, 2012
Technical recruiters not only work within IT staffing firms, they also work for themselves. Their hard work, inner passion, and drive are reflected in the quality of their work and results. How can they replace the label of IT headhunters and make it one of their own? Read on for some tips to develop a unique IT recruiting brand.
Passion
Find what you enjoy most about the IT staffing industry and take advantage of it. Take that aspect and perfect it to make the process more enjoyable. Research your areas of weakness for improvement and set realistic and attainable goals by building your skills. If IT professionals are not passionate about their work, hiring managers and IT recruiters will notice.
Define Yourself
Think of how you perceive yourself and then how others view you. If you are extremely organized, make that your thing. If you are always prompt with meetings, phone calls, or emails, others will take note and look to you in terms of responsibility. Keep a clean, professional appearance and demeanor because what looks good on paper can make a difference when it is comes to face to face interaction.
Stand Out
Do something differently than the competition or your peers to stand out at IT staffing companies. Getting people to talk about what separates you from others is buzz marketing, the best kind of promotion because it is free advertisement! Tangibly get your name out there as well, be it through resumes or business cards and find a tag line. The more exposure an IT headhunter has, the more opportunities will arise.
Try to avoid getting ahead of yourself and stay loyal to your commitments. Backing out of your agreements or failure to meet expectations can set you two steps backward and a hard reputation to shake!
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