Posts Tagged ‘hiring managers’
IT Recruiting Phone Etiquette
It is the end of a long work week and a technical recruiter has been glued to the phone. After a much needed lunch break, he returns to his desk. When his phone rings, he answers unenthused with an exaggerated yawn while snacking on chips. Is this how IT recruiting companies typically manage their phone…
Read MoreIT Recruiters Prepare for the Winter
The trees have lost their vibrant colors and look skeletal in the park. There is a bitter cold frost brewing in the air. With the first week of December upon us, IT recruiting companies are aware of the winter pangs. How can technical recruiters bear the dipping temperatures as winter approaches? Read on for some…
Read MoreAre IT Recruiters too Tech Savy?
For a technical recruiter, imagine a day without your phone. Then, picture your day without electricity at IT staffing companies. Would you be able to survive the full work day? Are technical recruiters simply taking these things for granted or are IT recruiting companies too dependent on technology? There are benefits to the convenience of…
Read MoreIT Recruiting: Social Media Hindering Chances of Employment?
Most of us do not think twice when using Twitter to update statuses or post new profile pictures on Facebook. We routinely monitor our activity to keep pages clean and work friendly. But as a candidate, is your page being used against you? Technical recruiters, do you ensure not to discriminate when filling positions? IT recruiters and…
Read MoreIT Staffing Agencies Favorites: Friend or Foe?
Most IT staffing firms have the office favorite that strives beyond the required work to win over not only other technical recruiters, but also their clients, candidates, and hiring managers. Their work is superior to the standards of IT recruiting companies and consistently accepts and meets challenges with outstanding value, feedback, and performance. Are these…
Read MoreIT Recruiting: Did You Blab through Your Interview?
During your last IT job interview did the timeframe go from the anticipated one hour to two or three hours? You may leave thinking you won the hiring managers over, but think again. If you were doing most of the talking and managers seem disinterested, this is generally not a good sign. Some IT candidates…
Read MoreIT Recruiting: Don’t Shoot the Messenger
Most IT contractors are aware of the hardships when applying and interviewing for IT jobs. Luckily, the process is eased when working with a technical recruiter as the recruiter provides tips for your resume and interview. During the interview, the spotlight is on the candidate. This is your time to shine and win over the…
Read MoreSloppy IT Recruiters
Technical recruiters know that like apples, it takes one bad IT recruiter to spoil the bunch. Recruiters are often viewed as money driven IT headhunters who care more about their commissions than the well being of their clients. To maintain your ground as an honest recruiter, avoid these sloppy and often dishonest recruiting tactics. The…
Read MoreIT Recruiting: What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?
Technical recruiters typically take notes during phone conversations with prospective candidates and hiring managers. The writing may be scribbles with some mark ups such as doodles on the margin or perfectly neat and aligned. Ever wonder what the penmanship of IT recruiters says about their personality or mood? Continue reading for some insight on everyday calligraphy. Slant…
Read MoreTechnical Recruiters Warn: The Flu Season Approaches
As the temperature drops, fevers rise. From October through the month of May, flu season raises its ugly head to spite IT recruiting offices throughout the Northeast. When IT recruiters find they are the victim of the plague, should they be the office heroes or stay curled up in bed? Here are some reasons why…
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