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Branding Your IT Staffing Company’s Name
There are many different ways you can brand an IT recruiting agency. Ultimately the marketing initiatives come down to budget, manpower, strategy and effort. If your IT staffing firm is strong in all three of these areas, then you’ll be in good shape. If you’re a small technical staffing company, then you must focus on…
Read MoreGetting That Raise
The Information Technology industry can be very profitable as long as you know your worth. You as an IT professional put in a lot of work to do your job and learn new things about your industry. Even after all the effort you put in, some of you may feel undervalued. The first step you…
Read MoreBrand Recognition in the IT Staffing Industry
Marketing your company name is critical in every industry. Think of the power brand recognition holds. For example, when’s the last time you asked for a “Coke” with your sandwich? Used a Q-Tip? Kleenex? All three items are actually the names of the products, not the action item. This is the power of brand marketing.…
Read MoreWhy you should wait to purchase that 3-D TV
There have been a lot of commercials and talk about the new line of 3-D TV’s that companies have come out with. IT professionals have put a ton of research and work into creating these high tech televisions for consumers, but are they worth splurging for yet? Sony 3-D TV will cost you around $2,000,…
Read MoreDigital Cameras vs. Smartphone Cameras
When you are going out for a day in the city or a dinner, most people do not bring their digital cameras but always have their phones on them. Most of us have made the switch from regular cell phones to Smartphone’s. We always have these on us and are constantly connected to the internet.…
Read MoreNon-Competition Agreements in the IT Staffing Industry
Non-competition agreements are a common requirement in the technical recruiting industry in order to protect the interests of the IT staffing companies. However, do some go too far and actually prohibit IT recruiters from making a living? The answer lies in the details of each and every situation. Let’s explore the perspective from both sides:…
Read More4G Technology & How it Will Help IT Recruiters
Mobile services companies have been updating their internet capabilities allowing any phones associated with their plans to use 4G technologies. Although many older mobile phones may not have 4G capabilities, the new technologies may allow cell phone companies like AT&T and Verizon to offer a high speed network that will allow you to access internet…
Read MoreThe iPad vs. Notebooks
Like most people, the iPad has certainly grabbed my attention. I recently moved out of Boston, MA and now face a 30-minute commute to work. Because I utilize public transportation, I have a half hour of down time each way. This gives me an opportunity to catch up on some work, or in this case,…
Read MoreSixth Sense
Everyone wants technology to be at his or her fingertips. So many wireless companies have made it easier by offering smart phones. These cellular phones can access the internet, take high quality pictures, and play video games. It is like having a mini computer right in your pocket. Could life be any easier? Well apparently…
Read MoreWeb Series vs TV shows
In a technology oriented world most of us are spending it online. Our IT recruiters Boston can do all of their sourcing…. from the comfort of their own homes as the IT job boards and even our database is a web-based ATS system. Outside of the IT staffing world, more and more people are relying…
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