Posts Tagged ‘IT job’
Hiring Managers: How to Work with an IT Recruiter
Our main goal as an IT staffing company is to assist you, the client, in finding the perfect candidate for the IT job. In order to make this process quick and efficient, without sending candidates over who do not qualify, we need your help. These are some things that will help an IT recruiter when…
Read MoreIdentifying Candidates Who Are a Cultural Fit With Your Company
In the IT staffing industry, hiring managers or IT recruiting companies will match qualified resumes with the IT job description. Because the industry is so dependent upon finding someone with the depth/experience in the specific technologies required, companies and IT recruiters often get caught up in just matching key words. However, what some IT recruiters…
Read MoreShould H-1B Visas be used by IT Staffing Firms?
According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, IT staffing firms are not considered “U.S employers,” so attempts to petition for them have been rejected. TechServe Alliance along with the American Staffing Association and some other entities are suing the Federal Government in an attempt to establish that IT staffing companies are lawful businesses, and…
Read MoreIT Staffing – a Very Competitive Industry
The world of IT staffing is a highly competitive industry. IT recruiting agencies race to the best candidates and are constantly battling for the very best high-tech resources. It often comes down to which IT recruiter calls or emails the respective candidate first. Because of that, the most successful IT recruiters typically start their day…
Read MoreIT Jobs Starting to Heat Up
Like most every industry, the IT job market has been hit hard over the past year and a half. However, the economy has been showing signs of life. IT staffing agencies have been reporting a steady increase in hiring among clients. IT recruiters can no longer find 3-5 candidates for every position. Instead they’re finding…
Read MoreGetting The Experience You Need To Get Hired
With so many IT professionals out of work in recent times, clients typically have countless candidates to choose from if they post an IT job. IT recruiting companies also have an abundant number of candidates at their disposal. With so many qualified people on the market, how do you find a job if you’re just…
Read MoreIT Recruiting Techniques Outside of Typical IT Job Boards
Most IT recruiting companies will have a robust database housing thousands of resumes in their database. Additionally, IT recruiting firms will have access to all of the resume boards – Monster, Career Builder, Hot Jobs, Dice, Net Temps, etc. However, true IT recruiting reaches well beyond these tools. We understand this at AVID and this…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Listing IT Certifications on Your Resume
In any IT job search, the key is to differentiate yourself. As IT recruiters, we are constantly helping strong candidates stand out from the competition. Whether we help with interview tips, tweaking of a resume, or sending a thank-you note, IT staffing companies exist to provide a guiding hand through the process. Though it might seem like…
Read MoreDo’s & Dont's of Resume Writing
I’m sure you’ve been given many suggestions from numerous IT recruiting agencies on what (and what not) to put on this essential piece of paper. The truth is, you’re crafting a document for the most important product you’ll ever sell – yourself! Take it from an IT recruiting company who has seen it all: the…
Read MoreWriting The Perfect Resume
One of my biggest pet peeves in the IT recruiting industry is a sloppy resume. I say this because it can make or break a candidate from getting an interview, then ultimately the job. Let’s put things into perspective: The distinction between a strong resume and a poorly written resume could be the difference between…
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