Posts Tagged ‘IT consultants’
Can IT Professionals Cry at Work?
It may seem obvious, whether you’re in information technology or any other industry: It’s never ok to cry at work. But the truth is, depending on the IT jobs and the IT managers, sometimes it may be acceptable. While most IT recruiters and IT professionals would advise any IT contractor never to cry on the…
Read MoreWhere You Should NEVER Search for IT Jobs
Most IT recruiters have had the awkward experience of speaking to an IT consultant about IT jobs—while they’re at their current job. Even in fields like information technology, where IT Professionals should definitely know better, IT consultants still search for a job while at work. What’s so risky about this? Searching for a job at…
Read MoreHow to Ask Questions in IT Job Interviews
In interviews for IT jobs, IT managers will always provide time for the IT professionals they’re interviewing to ask questions. While this time might seem open, it’s important for IT recruiters to prep the IT consultants they’re working with to be prepared to follow the unwritten rules of asking questions in job interviews. Firstly, IT…
Read More3 Things IT Managers Should Never Do
Most IT recruiters and IT contractors have heard a horror story or two about terrible IT managers. In a field like information technology, which is very team-oriented, having a good manager can really make all the difference. To avoid becoming one of those legendary managers from hell that all technical recruiters and IT consultants have heard…
Read MoreImperative Rules for Networking Over Email in IT
If any field uses email to network a lot, it’s information technology. While IT professionals can count on more casual interactions overall, there’s still some hard and fast rules of etiquette that IT contractors, IT recruiters, and IT managers alike need to listen to. Here are a few email rules that will help IT consultants…
Read MoreWhy it’s a Big Deal if Your IT Manager Doesn’t Like You
All IT recruiters and IT contractors know the vital importance of having your IT managers like you. Though pristine resumes chock full of skills are important, IT professionals that rub their IT managers the wrong way will develop terrible reputations with their IT recruiters and in the information technology field in general. It’s also important…
Read MoreWhy ‘I Quit’ Videos Can Ruin IT Professional Careers
A recent poll reveals that 52% of Americans are disgruntled and unsatisfied with their current jobs. While there’s no particular numbers on how much of that 52% of the population is made up of IT recruiters, IT managers, or IT contractors, it’s safe to assume they have to make up at least a portion of…
Read MoreWhy IT Managers Shouldn’t Lean on Bribes to Motivate Employees
Across most industries, including information technology, bribing is a popular method to motivate employees. Unfortunately, this method does the IT managers who use it no good. IT contractors need management tactics that go beyond offering rewards to really impact their performance at their IT jobs. IT consultants may show slight improvements over time, but in…
Read MoreShould you Mention Your Family Obligations in an IT Interview?
While all IT recruiters and IT managers tend to know that it’s illegal to ask IT professionals if they have children or are married during interviews for IT jobs, sometimes it still happens. Even if the question doesn’t come up explicitly, IT contractors should know how to handle their various familial obligations in interviews. The…
Read MoreTop Ways to Ethically Use Office Politics in IT
As most IT professionals know, the information technology industry isn’t immune to the influence of office politics. Everyone, from IT recruiters, to IT managers, to IT contractors, are aware of the powerful impact of office politics on IT jobs. So how should IT consultants and technical recruiters engage with office politics effectively? Know who is…
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