Posts Tagged ‘IT jobs’
Words to Never Say at Your IT Job
IT professionals, especially ones that deal directly with clients, need to maintain an air of competence at all times in their IT jobs. Because computers, phones, and the internet have become so imperative to most companies’ operations, information technology requires highly competent individuals. There are plenty of ways to do this, but one of the…
Read MoreShould All IT Meetings Be 'Stand Up Meetings'?
Recent studies show that IT professionals could benefit from making all their meetings stand up meetings—literally. Recent studies show that when employees hold meetings while standing (versus sitting) they are far more creative and mentally engaged. Everyone in the information technology industry, from IT recruiters, to IT contractors, to IT managers, could benefit from applying…
Read MoreDoes Being Late Always Hurt Your IT Career?
For things like interviews, all IT recruiters require their IT contractors to be on time– or preferably, early. But when it comes to day-to-day events or meetings, can IT professionals be late without hurting their reputations or losing their IT jobs? The answer seems to be less than straightforward. While no IT recruiting agencies would…
Read MoreThings You Should Never Say at Your IT Job
IT professionals are highly sought after in an information technology market with too few IT contractors and too many IT jobs. However, this doesn’t make them infallible. IT consultants still need to maintain high standards of excellence on the job. IT recruiters and IT staffing firms can only place IT professionals who really wow their…
Read MoreAre Vacations Becoming Extinct in IT?
As vacation season approaches, more IT professionals than any year since the recession started will be going on vacation. This is a great sign, but there’s a slightly more unfortunate trend going on, as well. The IT recruiters and IT contractors who are all taking these vacations will still be in touch with their IT…
Read MoreAre Your IT Employees Thinking of Leaving?
The bane of most IT managers is attrition. Losing IT professionals hits a company hard, especially because the information technology industry in the US has far too few IT contractors and far too many IT jobs. How can managers make sure they don’t lose valuable employees? Pay attention to these important signs of unhappy IT…
Read MoreWhy a Bad Culture Fit Can Cost A Lot in IT
Good IT recruiters focus on making sure IT consultants are a great fit for IT jobs in terms of the skills on their resumes and in terms of personality. This isn’t just for the comfort of the IT managers these IT staffing companies work for, it’s for the productivity of the company itself! Recent studies…
Read MoreCan IT Professionals Cry at Work?
It may seem obvious, whether you’re in information technology or any other industry: It’s never ok to cry at work. But the truth is, depending on the IT jobs and the IT managers, sometimes it may be acceptable. While most IT recruiters and IT professionals would advise any IT contractor never to cry on the…
Read MoreWhere You Should NEVER Search for IT Jobs
Most IT recruiters have had the awkward experience of speaking to an IT consultant about IT jobs—while they’re at their current job. Even in fields like information technology, where IT Professionals should definitely know better, IT consultants still search for a job while at work. What’s so risky about this? Searching for a job at…
Read MoreHow to Ask Questions in IT Job Interviews
In interviews for IT jobs, IT managers will always provide time for the IT professionals they’re interviewing to ask questions. While this time might seem open, it’s important for IT recruiters to prep the IT consultants they’re working with to be prepared to follow the unwritten rules of asking questions in job interviews. Firstly, IT…
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