Advice from IT Recruiters
3 Tips for Better Interviewing
There’s a lot of bad advice about how to interview candidates. This has gotten even worse in the tech sector since Google’s unorthodox interview questions were leaked. People have been rampantly speculating on (and misinterpreting) how the coveted employers in the IT field conduct interviews. If you’re hiring for your open IT jobs, check out…
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean if My Interviewer Was Disengaged?
When you go to interviews for IT jobs, you’re likely to be engaged in the process. You may even be anxious and hyper-focused. Sometimes IT recruiters find that hiring managers can actually be disengaged or appear completely disinterested in the process. Does this mean you didn’t land the job? Not necessarily. IT staffing firms find…
Read MoreIs This the Reason You aren't Landing Tech Jobs?
Have you ever not landed the tech jobs that you interviewed for? Did you have all the relevant skills and experience, but your IT recruiters said the manager decided to pass on you? Here’s one big reason you might be missing out on jobs: You’re not showing enough passion. IT staffing firms hear all the time…
Read MoreTips for Employers on Hiring New Grads
Many employers in the tech space (or companies outside of the tech space that employ IT professionals) eagerly anticipate June and May every year because it’s the best time hire new grads. New grads can bring a lot to a team. They have fresh energy, new ideas, and may have exposure to some of the newest technologies. …
Read MoreHave Gaps on Your Technical Resume? How to Handle Them
People in most fields are uncomfortable with gaps in their resumes. IT recruiting firms find that if you can handle them correctly, though, these won’t hurt your chances of landing IT jobs. Here are some of the basics that IT recruiters think you should know about gaps on technical resumes. 1. Small gaps are not a problem.…
Read MoreUse This Checklist Before Posting Your Technical Resume
Most IT professionals don’t enjoy writing or updating resumes. Besides the fact that writing resumes is an inherently unpleasant activity, technical resumes can be even more difficult. IT recruiters find that many candidates struggle with the balance between providing enough detail for technically-savvy readers and so much detail that managers and technical recruiters feel like…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn't Apply to a Company or Job Twice
Sometimes IT recruiters find that candidates may apply more than once to a company. They might do this because they forget they’ve already applied, because they want to show they’re very interested in the role, or maybe they just really want to work at that company. Whichever the case, technical recruiters find this doesn’t usually…
Read MoreWhy Tech Professionals Shouldn’t Leave Scathing Employer Reviews
There are very few people who have never have a bad boss, a job that’s a terrible fit, or a job that generally makes them unhappy. Having tough moments in your career is actually helpful—it shows you what you want and don’t want in future jobs, bosses, employers, etc. With the advent of Glassdoor and…
Read MoreTips for May and June Tech Grads
If you’re part of the class of 2017, you may be planning to push that job search off until later in the summer. The tech field is a job seeker’s market, right? Why not kick back and take a little break before entering the workforce? Don’t be tempted to do this. Unfortunately, the tech field…
Read More3 Reasons to Work for Employers Who Aren’t “Cool” or “Hip”
If you’re looking for new IT jobs, brand name, “cool” employers can seem like the only way to go. There are certainly benefits to working for a company everybody recognizes, or one that’s cited as a hip place to work. However, you’ll do yourself a disservice if you don’t also seriously consider employers that might…
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