Posts Tagged ‘IT job interview’
The Mobile Job Search
The increasing sophistication of cloud computing and smartphone application suggest inevitable changes to come in the job-seeking landscape. With major job board websites like Monster, Careerbuilder, Indeed and Craigslist offering phone application versions of their sites, it’s a matter of time before job hunters adapt their search techniques to the advantages provided by advancing technology.…
Read MoreIT Recruiting Tips: Your Elevator Pitch
When you step into technical recruiting firms for interviews, does your mind draw blanks or do you spill every intimate detail ranging from your professional experience to your personal life? You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so when hiring managers or technical recruiters request that you tell them about yourself,…
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 Recruiters Boston Get Around Town
Ask IT recruiting companies that call Boston their home how they get around and you will get a number of answers. The technical recruiters of AVID Technical Resources weigh in on their choice methods of transportation. Which do you use? Driving Those who do not fear traffic, pedestrians, or the inevitable parallel parking in the…
Read MoreYou interviewed for that IT job, now what do you do?
Getting that IT job interview is the first step of many. You need to keep your name fresh with the interviewer(s) to make sure they remember you. Sometimes there is a big gap of time between getting the interview and getting the job. Here are a few things our IT recruiters recommend going through the…
Read MoreWhat kinds of questions should you ask during an interview?
IT recruiters are always prepping their candidates about what type of questions might be asked during an IT job interview. Although it’s important to be prepared and answer the questions effectively, it’s also key that you ask proper questions as well. Answering questions is just as important as asking questions. Clients of IT staffing agencies…
Read MoreHow to approach phone interviews
IT recruiters understand that hiring managers are typically very busy and do not want to commit to a face-to-face interview unless he or she knows the candidate is a solid prospective candidate. Especially in the information technology industry, where resumes often list a plethora of technologies, it typically takes some digging to find out if…
Read MoreHow to market yourself during an IT Job interview
IT recruiters are constantly selling positions to prospective candidates. Each IT recruiter knows that their job needs to appeal to what the prospective candidate is looking for, so they “sell” the opportunity (while obviously keeping the candidate’s best interests first). Candidates should do the same in return. Recently, we asked a handful of IT recruiters…
Read MoreHow to write a thank you note after an IT job interview
You have just interviewed for that perfect IT job. Now what do you do? Send a thank you note. Typically, you should send a thank you note to every person you meet with. It not only thanks the interviewer(s) for their time, it also reinforces your interest in the position. If you interviewed through a…
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