Posts Tagged ‘IT recruiting firms’
Do You Really Need to Wear a Suit for Tech Interviews?
Dress codes have been moving towards a more relaxed feel in all industries, but especially in IT, for a long time. IT recruiters have been working with employers who have a jeans and t-shirt dress codes for years. There’s just one problem with this trend: Technical recruiters find that often, candidates will assume they can…
Read MoreHow Employers Can Compete in 2018's Tech Job Seekers' Market
If your company is looking to hire new tech talent in 2018, you’ll need to get even more competitive. Per the New York Times, the labor market has gotten tighter with our overall unemployment rate at a 17-year low of 4.1%. Tech has an even lower unemployment rate at 2.9%. Add to these numbers the…
Read MoreTips for Tech Professionals on Writing Killer Interview Thank You Notes
Late winter and early spring are a great time to search for IT jobs. Budgets have recently been approved to hire more people, and the tech economy is booming. Addtionally, new development life cycles are often scheduled to start about now, and it’s the time of year when companies are often revisiting their products, services,…
Read MoreGraduating in May? Jump Start Your Tech Job Search Now!
It’s only late February, but if you’re a college senior or finishing up your grad school program, you can get going on your search for your first (or next) IT jobs right now. If you take the right steps, you can land yourself a job to start after graduation. Here’s what IT recruiters would suggest…
Read MoreWhat Technologies Will Get You a Job in 2018?
What will be the hot skill sets for tech job seekers in 2018? IT staffing firms are finding that technologies that pertain to mobile development and UX are highly in demand right now and will likely continue to increase in popularity. If you’re thinking about ways to expand your options for IT jobs in 2018,…
Read More4 Questions for Tech Interviewers
Hiring for open IT jobs can be difficult. It can be difficult to write job descriptions which accurately ask for the candidate you need– especially when most tech projects are a moving target. Add to that the fact that there’s already a lack of qualified IT professionals in the US. This creates a strong job…
Read MoreWhy Were You Rejected from that Tech Job?
So you polished up your resume, you built a stellar list of references, and you got yourself submitted to some IT jobs that look perfect for you. But lo and behold, your IT staffing firms called you to let you know you didn’t land the job (or maybe even the interview). What happened? What should…
Read MoreA Checklist for Your Tech Job Search
While the tech job market always seems to be hot, January is an especially good time to be searching. Many companies begin their fiscal year in January and have the budget to hire new IT professionals. IT recruiters also find that companies often start development life cycles in January. With new applications to develop, companies…
Read MoreDon’t Forget This Step in Your Tech Job Search
Are you hunting for new IT jobs? If so, you probably know that one of the best ‘tools’ in your job search toolbox is your references. A good reference can help you land the job, just like a bad reference can ensure you lose it! IT recruiters have certainly seen candidates ace the interview, but lose the job…
Read MoreWill Your Next IT Job Come Via Text?
Who do you text? Friends? Family? How about your IT recruiters? IT staffing firms are texting with job seekers more and more frequently. Perhaps more surprising is that research says that many candidates are ok with it– and sometimes initiate it themselves. Why is texting now a mode of communication that IT recruiting companies use? Likely, one…
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