Posts Tagged ‘IT headhunters’
Searching For a New IT Job During Holidays
Many people might advise IT consultants looking for new IT jobs to just hold off on their search during the holiday season. Though it often seems as though the holidays are a slow time for business and hiring, this just isn’t true in information technology. No matter how close it is to Christmas or New…
Read MoreCareer U-Turns in IT
Information technology requires IT professionals to move IT jobs a bit more often than the average professional for a number of reasons. But even IT contractors haven’t really considered going back to the previous employers a generally acceptable career move until somewhat recently. Now, it is far more acceptable for IT consultants to consider jobs…
Read MoreWhy Being Laid Back in IT Makes You More Marketable
A recent study shows that IT professionals who work closely with their coworkers are more likely to dislike them. IT jobs that require IT contractors to work in a heavily team-oriented environment (versus ones that are more independent in nature) will provide far situations in which IT consultants are more likely to get frustrated with…
Read MoreHandling Difficult End Users in IT
IT professionals are often faced with difficult end users in their IT jobs. Even if these end users are less than easy to please and grateful, IT managers count on IT contractors to handle them with grace and top notch customer service. IT headhunters also deeply value IT consultants who can tout their interpersonal skills,…
Read MoreDeal-breakers in IT
All IT contractors have their deal-breakers for IT jobs. Whether it’s poor management or abusive behavior from IT managers, options for telecommuting or flexible scheduling, or particular kinds of commutes or distances for commutes, there are just some reasons IT consultants will turn down a job IT staffing agencies recommend. Deal-breakers are certainly acceptable, especially in…
Read MoreTaking Risks in Your IT Career
Information technology demands certain certifications and education as entry tickets, but experience counts just as much for IT professionals when it comes to promotions and expanding their careers. IT headhunters would advise IT contractors to be wary of taking IT jobs they aren’t prepared for, but the IT consultant who takes a job or project…
Read MoreStarting a New Job in IT
IT contractors start new IT jobs much more often than their counterparts in other fields. The best IT consultants, the ones IT recruiting agencies love to work with, are the ones who know how to start a new job well. IT headhunters really appreciate IT professionals who know how to make a great first impression…
Read MoreHow to Plan for Holiday Time in IT
IT professionals may have begun trying to figure out their holiday plans and what days to ask for off (or not) from their IT jobs. IT consultants are particularly prone to having tough decisions to make around holiday time because information technology is often a 24/7 kind of field. IT managers often need their IT…
Read MoreMaking Job Interviews Two-Sided in IT
IT consultants and their IT staffing agencies often focus on how to approach interviewers so that IT managers are impressed. While this strategy makes sense, it’s important for IT contractors to be sure that they are also impressed by the company, job description, and the managerial style they will be managed with. IT staffing agencies and…
Read MoreFighting the Right Battles in Your IT Job
IT professionals may come across many inconveniences and deficiencies at their IT jobs. Perhaps they are IT contractors, but would like to be taken on as permanent employees. Perhaps they are lacking software or tools that would make their jobs easier and more effective. Or perhaps they are just frustrated with the way their IT…
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