Posts Tagged ‘IT recruiting agencies’
IT's Newest Playground: Egypt
Information technology is finding some new ground around Cairo, Egypt. A new area meant to become the next Silicon Valley is being developed now in Egypt. IT consultants and IT managers are creating startups in a nation ripe for it. About half of Egypt’s population is under 30 and used twitter and facebook during their…
Read MoreDeal-breakers in IT
All IT contractors have their deal-breakers for IT jobs. Whether it’s poor management or abusive behavior from IT managers, options for telecommuting or flexible scheduling, or particular kinds of commutes or distances for commutes, there are just some reasons IT consultants will turn down a job IT staffing agencies recommend. Deal-breakers are certainly acceptable, especially in…
Read MoreStarting a New Job in IT
IT contractors start new IT jobs much more often than their counterparts in other fields. The best IT consultants, the ones IT recruiting agencies love to work with, are the ones who know how to start a new job well. IT headhunters really appreciate IT professionals who know how to make a great first impression…
Read MoreFighting the Right Battles in Your IT Job
IT professionals may come across many inconveniences and deficiencies at their IT jobs. Perhaps they are IT contractors, but would like to be taken on as permanent employees. Perhaps they are lacking software or tools that would make their jobs easier and more effective. Or perhaps they are just frustrated with the way their IT…
Read MoreAvoiding Bad Advice in IT Jobs or Job Hunting
IT recruiters come across IT consultants who act upon a lot of bad advice. IT staffing firms find that unfortunately, there is plenty of terrible advice that is nearly indistinguishable from good advice about during, on the hunt for, and when leaving IT jobs. IT professionals who are polishing their resumes, or simply trying to…
Read MoreDoing Your Research Before an IT Interview
IT recruiters and IT staffing companies tend to recommend that IT consultants do their research before interviewing for IT jobs. This might seem straightforward enough, but it’s worth it for IT contractors to review the research they need to do that is not technology-specific as they prepare to meet IT managers. The first step any…
Read MoreAvoiding Conflict in IT
IT jobs tend to require that IT contractors have either teamwork skills or customer service skills. With requirements like these, IT staffing firms find it imperative to ensure that the IT consultants they work with not only have flawless resumes, but can also avoid and defuse conflicts. The best case scenario for IT recruiting agencies…
Read MoreIntroverts in IT
Information technology is a field that draws an unprecedented number of introverted IT consultants and IT managers. The long hours alone by a computer screen certainly appeal to a great number of IT professionals. This high concentration of introverts makes Susan Cain’s research on how to utilize them in the workplace particularly relevant to the…
Read MoreYour Next IT Meeting: Will it Be by the Pool?
Lately in information technology and other corporate fields, meetings have been moved from the boardroom into more unconventional settings. IT recruiters, IT contractors, and IT managers are all finding themselves taking meetings poolside, in the gym, or outdoors. The trend tends to be far more popular on the East and West coasts. IT staffing agencies…
Read MoreIT's Dark Side is Potentially Bright
IT recruiting agencies, IT contractors, and IT managers across American have basked in the glow of a very robust field. Information technology is currently only at a 3.5% unemployment rate. IT professionals alone make up an astounding portion of the ‘startup’ trend and IT jobs are one of the shining beacons of hope for future…
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