Never 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…

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Organize 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…

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It’s All About The Presentation

As an IT job seeker in the information technology industry, you are constantly looking to meet new people and network with other IT professionals.  Whether you’re speaking with them in person or via email, you need to be aware of how you present yourself. Depending on the area of technology that you specialize in, some…

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The Importance of Providing Incentives for IT recruiters

I’m a firm believer that everyone should be tied to an incentive in the work place.  At AVID Technical Resources, an IT recruiting company headquartered in Boston, MA, our technical recruiters and IT staffing salespeople all have an aggressive commission plan.  The plan is tiered to fuel their incentive and ensure there’s not a chance…

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Brand Recognition in the IT Staffing Industry

Marketing your company name is critical in every industry.  Think of the power brand recognition holds.  For example, when’s the last time you asked for a “Coke” with your sandwich?  Used a Q-Tip?  Kleenex?  All three items are actually the names of the products, not the action item.  This is the power of brand marketing.…

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The New MicroSoft Office Suite

As a college student and former IT recruiting intern for an IT staffing agency, I am constantly using the programs within the Microsoft Office Suite.  There are always presentations I need to create for a team project on PowerPoint or an essay or blog such as this on Word. Most of the versions are compatible as…

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Finding a Job in the Recession

Recent reports have concluded that the US recession will continue until 2011.  Therefore, how are we going to get IT jobs for all those unemployed workers in the US? One option that seems to be working for many is turning to IT recruiting agencies. As an IT recruiter for an IT Staffing Company, you will…

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A Forward-thinking & Dynamic IT Recruiting Company

When companies remain stagnant, they eventually fail.  It starts with leadership.  If an executive is set in his or her ways, the competition will likely pass them by.  The IT staffing industry is no different.  At AVID Technical Resources, we pride ourselves in being a dynamic and forward-thinking IT recruiting firm.  As technology evolves, so…

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