Posts Tagged ‘IT recruiters’
Is Cold Calling a Dying Art with IT Staffing Salespeople?
When I first started in the IT recruiting industry fourteen years ago, there were no resume databases, no job boards, no social media and no professional networking websites. In fact, email was something still pretty new that we didn’t utilize on a daily basis. As an IT staffing salesperson, I was set up with a…
Read MoreIT Experiences vs. IT Certifications
The question our IT recruiters often get from prospective candidates is whether it’s better to have the technical experience or IT certifications. While there is no black and white answer, the truth is that it all depends upon the client (and more specifically the IT manager him or herself). Having said that, from this technical…
Read MoreRespect In The IT Recruiting Industry
Like in any other industry, respect is extremely important in IT staffing. All prospective candidates should be treated with respect. In return, all IT recruiters should be treated with the same. Having said that, respect should be earned and not taken for granted. First and foremost, you must present yourself as a reputable technical recruiter. …
Read MoreChecklist of Preparation Tips before an IT job interview
Job seekers put in countless hours applying for IT jobs and contacting IT recruiters. High activity typically translates into multiple interviews. The focus then becomes the face to face meeting with the client company. First, take a close read through our Interview Tips. Always remember that you never get a second chance to make a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Building Relationships With IT Recruiters
Prospective candidates usually come to an IT staffing agency to help finding an IT job. Some are desperately looking and others already know the drill. Many will apply to the technical job opportunities available on the IT recruiting company’s website while some will just submit their resume directly to their IT recruiters and hope for…
Read MoreOrganize the Night Before an IT Job Interview
Take 1: It is 8:45 am on a Monday morning. Your interview is at 9:15 am. One slight problem… your printer is jammed and you cannot print the latest copy of your resume. You were going to research the IT recruiting company before you left. You rip the pages from the printer and trip out…
Read MoreWhat Salary Should You Ask For As An IT Recruiter
The big question that many prospective IT recruiters are faced with after their final interview with an IT staffing company is what salary should they demand. Since the key to most IT recruiting companies is their commission plans, the appropriate salaries can vary. Therefore, technical recruiters must take a number of factors into consideration: Commission…
Read MoreTips to Remember When Working with an IT Recruiting Agency
Job seekers approach IT recruiting agencies like they are job banks. Most believe that just handing in their resumes will get them an interview or even an IT job right away. Of course these are some of the common misunderstandings of the IT recruiting industry. When working with an IT staffing agency, remember that you…
Read MoreTry Not to Take Things Personally as an IT Job Seeker
A job seeker applies to various IT job postings, attends interviews, and speaks with IT recruiters Boston. Sometimes you just are not a good fit for the position or the company. So how should you handle this after being turned down by so many jobs? Try not to take it personal. Things happen for a…
Read MoreHow to Advance Your IT Recruiting Career
The IT staffing industry is extremely competitive and like everyone else you will want to advance in your IT recruiting career. There are various ways to do this, but you need to differentiate yourself. It is not all about the IT recruitment skills that you have or the number of technical recruiting years on the…
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