Posts Tagged ‘IT recruiter’
Technical Recruiters: Best IT Staffing Snacks
With Halloween this past week, it might be tempting to hit up the after holiday sales and stock up on candy. Maybe IT recruiters are wiser and dip into their child’s stash. Before deciding to reach for a candy bar or visit the office vending machines of technical recruiting firms, stop. Here are some healthy…
Read MoreIT Recruiting is not Day Care
Hey technical recruiters! Do you trust your IT contractors? Are you confident your candidates can make the right decisions on their own? Some IT recruiters feel it is necessary to walk their clients through the IT staffing process, which is completely acceptable. What is not acceptable is talking down to your contractors, holding their hand,…
Read MoreStarting a Hobby Outside of Your IT Recruiting World
A day in the life of technical recruiters differs from the typical nine to five. We start early and leave the office late to accommodate clients’ schedules. IT staffing firms are always looking to improve performance and meet goals. However, what some do not realize is that the key to success may lie outside of…
Read MoreEating at Your Desk in the IT Recruiting Industry
Boston Technical recruiters often find themselves working through lunch and eating at their desks quite frequently. As IT recruiters, your hard work will be recognized. However, do not sacrifice your health to go above and beyond. Here are some reasons you should get up and out for your lunch instead of hiding in your cube. Clearer…
Read MoreTechnical Recruiting – The Plot
Prologue A Boston IT recruiting company is given the task of filling IT jobs for a well established firm. A technical recruiter begins cruising through Monster.com, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn.com to find the most qualified candidate and a resume jumps at him. He immediately pulls the resume and compares the job qualifications to its listed experience. Success!…
Read MoreSeeking a…Client? Part I
It seems coffee meetings are the go to from catching up with business or friends to first dates and meeting with new IT staffing clients. At first glance, comparing the IT recruiting business with dating might seem entirely wrong, but when you think about it the processes are pretty similar. They both involve finding “the…
Read MoreFake It Till You Make It—Poor Advice?
A component of setting goals is having the confidence to achieve them. A number of people rely on the old saying “fake it till you make it”, but is this proper advice when your goals and responsibilities as an IT recruiter involve others? You do not want to mislead people into believing you are fully…
Read MoreTaking Breaks in an IT Recruiting Office
You know those IT recruiters who constantly get out of their seat, walk around, chat by the water cooler, surf the web, and get a cup of coffee…basically any excuse not to do their job? There is a common misconception that the ideal, efficient technical recruiters who rarely takes breaks and continuously plows through projects and phone calls. …
Read MoreIT Job Descriptions
One of the most frustrating aspects of IT job hunting is coming across an incomplete job description. As a candidate, do you skip over and look for more detailed positions or do you take the risk and apply? A majority of applicants will continue their search while those that do apply are carelessly sending out…
Read MoreAsk Not What Your IT Recruiter Can Do for You…
From relationships with hiring managers to all the right tips on formatting your resume and prepping for interviews, it seems technical recruiters have the inside scoop. IT staffing firms are an excellent resource when you are seeking a new opportunity, but never expect your IT recruiter to limit him or herself to just you. IT recruiters…
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