Posts Tagged ‘IT job’
Which will prevail in the end: Phone Interview vs. Video Chatting
Over the last few years there has been a lot of development in video chatting. More companies are rolling out programs that will allow you to call friends through your computer and see each other’s faces. This concept has also been applied to many conferences within businesses as well. So why has it never filtered…
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 MoreDon’t Be Afraid To Fail – Just Learn From It
I found myself at a crossroads just over 7 years ago. I wasn’t happy with my current employer (one of the leading IT recruiting firms); yet I knew I could succeed in the IT staffing industry. Therefore, I gave my notice and started my own IT recruiting agency called AVID Technical Resources. Whether you’re starting your own IT…
Read MoreWhere to find your candidates
IT recruiting companies need to be aware of where their IT staffing competitors are looking for candidates, as well as where candidates are posting their resumes themselves. You may think everyone is just using job boards such as Monster or CareerBuilder. However, there are many more options depending on what specific IT staffing industry you…
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…
Read MoreWorking with an IT Recruiter – Communication is Key
IT recruiters are constantly looking for candidates to fill positions for IT jobs. They go through resume after resume looking for qualifications. However, a resume can only say so much. The important piece to any successful IT job placement is communication. Build a relationship with IT recruiters and use a few different IT staffing agencies…
Read MoreA day in the Life of an IT recruiter
The IT staffing is a very fast-paced, sometimes hectic industry. IT recruiters are speaking to hundreds of prospective candidates each week. Even the very best IT recruiters can find it challenging to ensure they keep all of their candidates organized and within reach. Additionally, in the IT recruiting world, clients typically needed IT contractors “yesterday.” …
Read MoreWhy use an IT staffing Agency?
Fortune 500 companies know that when they post that IT job they will get thousands of responses. This is not only because people need a job, but also because so many want to work at their company. An IT staffing company knows that and keeps the company’s name off the job post to avoid all…
Read MoreTwitter Crashes
As IT recruiters, we use Twitter to post new IT jobs, relevant IT staffing articles, and keep up with our followers. It has become a very important tool to reach candidates who are constantly using social media networks such as this one. The problem with this is that over the past week or so, Twitter…
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