Posts Tagged ‘IT recruiters’
Seeking…a client? Part II
During the Meeting The Introduction The opening of the meeting should be about building a relationship. Always greet your client by name and extend a handshake. As IT recruiters, you want to establish a rapport before you jump into business, so have your client open up to you and do the same. Once you feel comfortable,…
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 MoreSink or Swim—Welcome to the World of IT Recruiting
Starting a new IT recruiting role in a different company can be a stressful experience. From unfamiliar fellow IT recruiters and shared work space to unusual IT staffing business practices and procedures, severe changes can send new technical recruiters running in the opposite direction. Before you decide to call it quits or look into other IT recruitment positions, here are…
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…
Read MoreBreaking a Bad Habit in the IT recruiting Industry
Are you an IT recruiter with a bad habit that you just cannot seem to shake? No one is expected to be perfect, but when your tendencies begin to affect other technical recruiters, it is time to consider a change. Left unkempt, habits can spill over from your personal life to the IT staffing office…
Read MoreWhen Going Above and Beyond is a Bad Thing
Finishing all your work in a timely manner and helping out when necessary, but when does being productive cross the line into being overworked? While some IT recruiters might do the bare minimum at their IT staffing company, there are those who go above and beyond what is considered the norm—and this is not always…
Read MoreWhen Business Casual Is Too Casual
If your IT staffing office looks like a pajama party, you know work is probably not being completed to its full potential Imagine the nightmare of walking into an interview for an IT job and no one acknowledges you. Desk dwellers are plugged into their headsets and shift their eyes toward you only to immediately…
Read MorePutting All Your Technical Eggs in One Basket
Technology- Friend or Foe We have all heard the saying that you should not putting all your eggs in one basket. With technology becoming more advanced and easing the barriers of communication, it is hard to resist the temptation. Before you upload all your contacts, appointments, and mp3s to your handheld mobile device, consider reading this…
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