Posts Tagged ‘IT recruiters’
Living a Double Life—The Dishonest Candidate
Working with technical recruiters should not feel like a controlling relationship. You do not need to tell them your every move or what you had for lunch. IT recruiters are not intentionally being nosey when they ask you questions, they are just trying to get an idea of what you want and where you would…
Read MoreLiving a Double Life—The Dishonest Candidate
Working with technical recruiters should not feel like a controlling relationship. You do not need to tell them your every move or what you had for lunch. IT recruiters are not intentionally being nosey when they ask you questions, they are just trying to get an idea of what you want and where you would…
Read MoreSocial Media is the New IT Job Board
If you are a like most people, you use Facebook on a daily basis. If you are more tech savvy, you might also have a Twitter or use a blog site. Perhaps you are a professional and prefer LinkedIn. Whatever your social media outlet is, be sure to take advantage of the job opportunities these…
Read MoreManaging Your Management
No two IT recruiters work the same, each must adapt to his own form of management. Unfortunately, you cannot choose who you work with, but you can adjust your working habits. Here are some guidelines to ease transitions into new IT recruiting job: Responsibility Maintaining your responsibility and staying focused is ideal in all work…
Read MoreListening to Music at Work in Your IT Recruiting Office
Look around today and you will see a majority of your IT recruitment peers plugged in. You might even be plugged in while reading this. What does this say about work ethic, or does it have an influence on efficiency? Do technical recruiters plug in to escape or to focus? It’s common to walk into an…
Read MoreThe Key to Being Successful in the IT Recruiting Industry
The key to being successful in the IT staffing industry is building a strong relationship with your client. A lot of people think that as an IT recruiter you are just responsible to find candidates to fill the open IT jobs. But how do we as teams get these open jobs? By building strong relationships…
Read MoreHey—Don’t hire me!
Not the message you want to be sending to employers when you are shopping the IT job market. Unfortunately, some candidates are unaware of their eye-popping mistakes. Ignorance may seem bliss, but unemployment is not. Here are some red flags IT recruiters use to screen candidates: – Poor Grammar and Typos Neglecting to spell check…
Read MoreNever Burn a Bridge- Leaving in a Tasteful Manner
Looking for new opportunities, tired of the same routine, or seeking better benefits… you know when your time is up at an IT job, on to the next one right? Sure, but never leave a position empty handed. Always have recommendations in hand and leave on good terms. Give Notice—and Feedback Never drop a bombshell…
Read MoreAsking for Feedback in the IT industry
As an IT professional, after you complete an assignment or project, make sure you ask for feedback. What aspects of the project did you handle well or what are your areas of improvement. Any criticism you receive may in turn help you improve your abilities, thus only making you more marketable in the future. If…
Read MoreHow Most IT Recruiting Offices are Set Up
All of the IT recruiting companies Boston that I have worked for, and all of the IT staffing offices that I’ve been in, have all been set up the same way. First, there is a general “pit” in the middle of the office. This is where the IT recruiters Boston will sit. The openness allows…
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