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Tips for Second Job Interviews
When you’re working with IT staffing firms to find a new role, sometimes you’ll have to do a second in-person interview. Since second job interviews aren’t as common, candidates often feel unsure about how to approach them. Here are some tips from IT recruiting companies on handling second in-person job interviews. How to dress: Dress in…
Read MoreDon’t Make This Rookie Mistake in Your Job Interviews
If you’re a recent grad, you’re probably diving into the job market now and going on some of your first real job interviews. Even if you’re not a recent grad and you’ve interviewed before, it’s still possible you’re making some of the same mistakes. One of the worst mistakes that IT recruiters see too frequently is…
Read MoreAre You Missing this Key Quality as an IT Job Seeker?
When you’re applying for new IT jobs, your first consideration is making sure you have the right technical skills. In addition to their technical skills, there’s something else that IT recruiters find is key to landing new roles: the ability to work in a team. This soft skill might seem irrelevant, but it’s actually imperative because…
Read MoreTips for Asking 'Creative' Questions in a Job Interview
‘Wacky’ questions have been a trend for a while in job interviews—especially in the tech field. IT recruiting firms find that many candidates have had at least an interview or two where they’ve been asked what color crayon they would be, or how many light bulbs there are in Disney World. While these questions can…
Read MoreCommon Questions (and Answers) about References
IT staffing firms find that references can be one of the last things on a candidate’s mind. Maybe it’s because they’re so far along in the job search process. Or, maybe it’s because they seem to require the least amount of work. References just need to be called. Resumes need to be written and polished,…
Read MoreRunning Late to Job Interviews – Everything You Need to Know
Is it ever ok to run late to interviews? IT recruiters find that the answer here is no, but there are a few notable exceptions. First, if there’s a serious family or personal emergency, that’s pretty understandable. Just call your technical recruiters and let them know what’s happening as soon as possible. Giving as much…
Read MoreTips for Employers on Glassdoor, Indeed, Vault, etc.
By now, most employers are at least aware that they have a presence on Glassdoor, Indeed, Vault, and other employer review sites. Many actually take the time to cultivate their spots on these sites, too. These companies find that it’s absolutely worth it to take time to add pictures, text about the company and its…
Read MoreIT Professionals Should be Documenting This
Every IT professional has triumphant moments at work. Maybe you solved a difficult ticket for the VP. Maybe you suggested some powerful changes to your company’s technical environment. It’s great to take a minute to bask in your achievement, but there’s something else you should be doing: documenting it for later. Taking 5 minutes to…
Read MoreFix Your Summary on Your Technical Resume
When you’re polishing your resume for IT recruiters, you want every change to be as impactful as possible. Why waste time updating a technical resume when every word doesn’t increase your chances of landing your dream IT jobs? One really powerful section of your resume is the summary. Great summaries can hook technical recruiters and…
Read MoreWhen Applicants Are Overqualified for Your Jobs
IT staffing companies often hear that managers are anxious about interviewing candidates that look overqualified. Their usual instinct is to tell IT recruiting firms that they pass on these candidates. This isn’t always the best course of action, though. Here’s what to do if you get an overqualified applicant to your open IT jobs. Consider…
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