Posts Tagged ‘IT recruiters’
IT Staffing: Is a Small Company for You?
As candidates seek new career opportunities, they have the opportunity to choose from large corporations or small businesses. While most are easily swayed by the aura of a prominent brand name, they may not realize the benefits they pass up from snubbing the smaller corportations. Here are some reason IT contractors should consider working with…
Read MoreIT Recruiters Learn to Recover from Mistakes
If you are human, chances are you have made a mistake. Some oversights can be easily mended and forgotten, but what about ones that have lingering effects? How do technical recruiters handle an error that not only affects their work, but also others within IT staffing firms? Here are some tips for IT headhunters who…
Read MoreIT Recruiting: Don’t Shoot the Messenger
Most IT contractors are aware of the hardships when applying and interviewing for IT jobs. Luckily, the process is eased when working with a technical recruiter as the recruiter provides tips for your resume and interview. During the interview, the spotlight is on the candidate. This is your time to shine and win over the…
Read MoreSloppy IT Recruiters
Technical recruiters know that like apples, it takes one bad IT recruiter to spoil the bunch. Recruiters are often viewed as money driven IT headhunters who care more about their commissions than the well being of their clients. To maintain your ground as an honest recruiter, avoid these sloppy and often dishonest recruiting tactics. The…
Read MoreTechnical 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: What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?
Technical recruiters typically take notes during phone conversations with prospective candidates and hiring managers. The writing may be scribbles with some mark ups such as doodles on the margin or perfectly neat and aligned. Ever wonder what the penmanship of IT recruiters says about their personality or mood? Continue reading for some insight on everyday calligraphy. Slant…
Read MoreTechnical Recruiters Warn: The Flu Season Approaches
As the temperature drops, fevers rise. From October through the month of May, flu season raises its ugly head to spite IT recruiting offices throughout the Northeast. When IT recruiters find they are the victim of the plague, should they be the office heroes or stay curled up in bed? Here are some reasons why…
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 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 MoreShould Pets Be Allowed at IT Recruiting Companies?
When an IT recruiter leaves home to go to work, do they feel guilty about leaving their pet at home? Do they think about what their buddy is doing or what trouble it is causing throughout the day? Some technical recruiters wish they could have their furry companion by their side and, according to APPMA…
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