Posts Tagged ‘IT contractors’
Should IT Recruiters Be Allowed to Play Music at Work?
IT recruiters are typically working 8-10 hour days, usually locked in an office, strapped to their desk sourcing through hundreds of resumes and talking to dozens of candidates each day. While caffeine may help technical recruiters to physically get through each day, music can help mentally. Therefore, should IT recruiting companies Boston allow their technical…
Read MoreHolidays Aren't Always Cheery For IT Recruiting Firms
While IT recruiters enjoy some time off around the holidays just as much as anyone else, IT staffing companies are a little less cheery than most other industries given the loss of revenue. Technical recruiters who work for contract IT recruiting agencies, make their money based on how many hours their IT consultants work. If…
Read MoreA Critical Position Inside IT Recruiting Companies
One might be surprised that one of the most important positions within IT recruiting firms and IT consulting companies is not IT staffing salespeople or even technical recruiters. This position isn’t even a revenue generating role, it typically doesn’t have management or executive powers either. The position is a Customer Support Representative or payroll admininistrator. Simply…
Read MoreDon't Celebrate Victories Too Early in IT Recruiting
IT recruiters know all too well not to celebrate a new hire until the IT contractors walk through the client’s door and officially start their first day of work. Technical recruitersknow not to celebrate because if you’ve work in the IT recruiting industry long enough, you have learned the hard way. Ultimately, no matter how…
Read MoreLeadership in Tech
Managers working in technology need to have well-developed leadership skills to compliment their technical qualifications. Technical recruiters understand that technical employers that partner with IT staffing firms seek technical candidates that are both tech-savvy and display strong interpersonal skills. Technical managers need to be skilled in technical training, which has it’s own language. Being familar…
Read MoreHow to Source for Recruitment with Talent Management Systems
Technical recruiters who have been involved in the information technology and staffing industry for a while will be able to attest to the transformations that have taken place in the technical job landscape, and the huge increases in employer demand for IT roles. IT recruiting companies that understand the evolution of best practices in the…
Read MoreReview: "The Inside Scoop: Recruiters Share Their Tips on Job Search Success with College Students"
College students or recent grads considering a career in technical recruiting will want to pick up a copy of The Inside Scoop: Recruiters Share Their Tips on Job Search Success with College Students. A lucrative career in the IT staffing industry can be a great career option for motivated young professionals. As Cunningham points out,…
Read MoreReview:"Technical Recruiting Success for IT Firms"
AVID Technical Resources reviews “Technical Recruiting Success for IT Firms” by Dawson. In the book, Dawson speaks from his high level of success in technical recruiting, and his perspective as a technical staffing consultant. His recruiting techniques involve IT staffing secrets he has identified and developed over time. His check lists offer ways to run…
Read MoreAre IT Recruiting Companies Using Twitter Properly?
IT staffing firms might be wondering what the purpose of using Twitter when their technical recruiters have Facebook or LinkedIn. If they are actively using Twitter, are they maximizing its benefits to the full potential? The IT recruiters of AVID Technical Resources are happy and willing to provide some valuable insight on how to make…
Read MoreIT Recruiting: Persistent or Overly Aggressive… Back Off
Chances are you have heard it is good to follow up with hiring managers after IT job interviews. Sometimes, this is not the case if you are working with an IT recruiter. When IT contractors choose to work with technical recruiting companies, they develop their relationship with client companies through IT staffing firms. Before you…
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