Posts Tagged ‘IT headhunters’
IT Recruiters: What Color is Your Mood?
Ever wonder how you choose your outfits in the morning? You might prepare the night before or grab whatever is hanging in your closet, but often there is an algorithm to the process. Next time you are in the IT recruiting office, take note of what colors your fellow technical recruiters are wearing to get…
Read MoreIT Recruiters: Food Survival Guide
IT staffing agencies can spend hours in the office chipping away at work and consistently achieving goals. With their dedication, one may begin to wonder how recruiters find time to eat. Here is a list of necessary food supplies for IT recruiters Boston to make it through a typical week. Breakfast Take a peek at…
Read MoreTechnical Recruiters Warn LinkedIn Don’ts: Part II
Last week, the IT recruiters of AVID Technical Resources expressed their opinion on the don’ts of LinkedIn. If you are a prospective candidate or technical recruiter and remain unconvinced, you may need more reasoning to see the points. Here are some reality checks to keep both IT headhunters and potential candidates in line on their…
Read MoreIT Staffing Woes: The Language Barrier
Working in the IT recruiting industry, technical recruiters are bound to face the near inevitable. You discover resumes of the most talented candidates with the near perfect background and experience and reach for the phone. You begin to explain why you are calling, talking about a potential IT job, when the person on the other end…
Read MoreThe Foul Mouthed Technical Recruiter
What is a candidate’s first thought when he steps into an IT recruiting company and technical recruiters are tossing swears back and forth? Is he impressed? Does he join in? While it might all seem in good banter to causally throw out a few expletives, one must keep in mind the consequences of his actions…
Read MoreTrying too Hard in the IT Staffing Industry
IT recruiters must have amicable personalities when working with different clients and candidates. Adapting to meet one’s needs and personality is necessary when conducting business, but it is important to remain professional while respecting oneself. Here are some tips to stay friendly without trying too hard. Overly Flexible Whether you are new to IT recruiting…
Read MoreIT Recruiters Learn to Say No
Most technical recruiters avoid the two letter word like the plague. Whether it is fear of burning bridges, appearing rude and causing conflict, or losing opportunities, saying no is one of the most difficult aspects of technical recruiting. Before stretching oneself too thin, here are some suggestions so one does not feel guilty when he…
Read MoreWhat Workspace Says About Technical Recruiters
Take a glimpse at the desks of IT recruiters. Is there paperwork and clutter filling every inch, or is it neatly organized with all files properly labeled and in order? Some believe workspace does not reflect the quality of one’s work, while others feel there is a direct correlation. Next time a technical recruiter sits…
Read MoreHave a Good IT Recruiting Experience? Tell me about it…
Every technical recruiter knows word of mouth is the most powerful way of achieving fame in the IT staffing industry. When you have an outstanding experience you typically tell friends or family, but what if your feedback could influence others? Consumers are now utilizing social media platforms such as Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter to sing…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Your IT Recruiting Internship
The best way to subsidize a college career is with real world experience in the IT staffing world. An internship provides skills and knowledge within the information technology industry that one cannot learn in a classroom without having to commit to a full time IT job. They also allow students and prospective technical recruiters the opportunity to…
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