Advice from IT Recruiters
Too Personal in the IT Staffing Industry
Technical recruiters spend a majority of their day on the phone or meeting with potential candidates. They are around people constantly and typically spend more hours in the office than they do at home. When you work side by side with peers for at least forty hours a week your personal life is bound to…
Read MoreNaming a Company in the IT Staffing Industry
What’s in a name? That which we call an IT recruiting company by any other name would work just as hard. So the art of technical recruiting is not as elegant or dramatic as a Shakespearean play, but this borrowed line has a point. What goes into naming technical recruiting agencies to identify them as…
Read MoreThe Foul Mouthed Technical Recruiter
What is a candidate’s first thought when he steps into an IT recruiting company and technical recruiters are tossing swears back and forth? Is he impressed? Does he join in? While it might all seem in good banter to causally throw out a few expletives, one must keep in mind the consequences of his actions…
Read MoreFirst Impressions in the IT Staffing Industry
IT recruiters use first impressions to determine their potential candidates for open IT jobs. Most IT staffing firms first engage in a phone screen to find applicants who can best communicate their skills and experience. If the phone interview goes well, the next steps are a submittal and possibly an in person interview. This interview…
Read MoreTechnical Recruiting at Home
It is 8:00 am and a technical recruiter rolls out of his bed and prepares for work. His routine is the same as any other day, breakfast, coffee, and sports page. He begins his commute… one flight down the stairs to the basement and twelve steps across the carpeted floor to his personal IT staffing…
Read MoreTrying too Hard in the IT Staffing Industry
IT recruiters must have amicable personalities when working with different clients and candidates. Adapting to meet one’s needs and personality is necessary when conducting business, but it is important to remain professional while respecting oneself. Here are some tips to stay friendly without trying too hard. Overly Flexible Whether you are new to IT recruiting…
Read MoreThe Deadbeat Technical Recruiter
You remember your first interaction with IT recruiting companies, an unexpected phone call offering a world of IT jobs and opportunities. You eagerly engage in a phone conversation, followed by an in-person interview with your IT recruiter. After much prepping, you land a role and then your recruiter disappears. Stay Connected Technical recruiters are supposed…
Read MoreIT Recruiters Learn to Say No
Most technical recruiters avoid the two letter word like the plague. Whether it is fear of burning bridges, appearing rude and causing conflict, or losing opportunities, saying no is one of the most difficult aspects of technical recruiting. Before stretching oneself too thin, here are some suggestions so one does not feel guilty when he…
Read MoreWhat Workspace Says About Technical Recruiters
Take a glimpse at the desks of IT recruiters. Is there paperwork and clutter filling every inch, or is it neatly organized with all files properly labeled and in order? Some believe workspace does not reflect the quality of one’s work, while others feel there is a direct correlation. Next time a technical recruiter sits…
Read MoreStrong Work Ethic at IT Jobs
Technical recruiters must engage in strong work ethic in order to be successful. While there are a number of values honored at IT recruiting firms, there are some that are of higher ranks. Honesty and commitment are a given and listed below are crucial criteria in the IT staffing industry. Professionalism IT recruiters present themselves…
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