Posts Tagged ‘IT recruiting firms’
Tips for Employers on Hiring New Grads
Many employers in the tech space (or companies outside of the tech space that employ IT professionals) eagerly anticipate June and May every year because it’s the best time hire new grads. New grads can bring a lot to a team. They have fresh energy, new ideas, and may have exposure to some of the newest technologies. …
Read MoreHave Gaps on Your Technical Resume? How to Handle Them
People in most fields are uncomfortable with gaps in their resumes. IT recruiting firms find that if you can handle them correctly, though, these won’t hurt your chances of landing IT jobs. Here are some of the basics that IT recruiters think you should know about gaps on technical resumes. 1. Small gaps are not a problem.…
Read MoreRunning Late to Job Interviews – Everything You Need to Know
Is it ever ok to run late to interviews? IT recruiters find that the answer here is no, but there are a few notable exceptions. First, if there’s a serious family or personal emergency, that’s pretty understandable. Just call your technical recruiters and let them know what’s happening as soon as possible. Giving as much…
Read MoreUse This Checklist Before Posting Your Technical Resume
Most IT professionals don’t enjoy writing or updating resumes. Besides the fact that writing resumes is an inherently unpleasant activity, technical resumes can be even more difficult. IT recruiters find that many candidates struggle with the balance between providing enough detail for technically-savvy readers and so much detail that managers and technical recruiters feel like…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn't Apply to a Company or Job Twice
Sometimes IT recruiters find that candidates may apply more than once to a company. They might do this because they forget they’ve already applied, because they want to show they’re very interested in the role, or maybe they just really want to work at that company. Whichever the case, technical recruiters find this doesn’t usually…
Read MoreTips for Employers on Glassdoor, Indeed, Vault, etc.
By now, most employers are at least aware that they have a presence on Glassdoor, Indeed, Vault, and other employer review sites. Many actually take the time to cultivate their spots on these sites, too. These companies find that it’s absolutely worth it to take time to add pictures, text about the company and its…
Read MoreWhy Tech Professionals Shouldn’t Leave Scathing Employer Reviews
There are very few people who have never have a bad boss, a job that’s a terrible fit, or a job that generally makes them unhappy. Having tough moments in your career is actually helpful—it shows you what you want and don’t want in future jobs, bosses, employers, etc. With the advent of Glassdoor and…
Read MoreTips for May and June Tech Grads
If you’re part of the class of 2017, you may be planning to push that job search off until later in the summer. The tech field is a job seeker’s market, right? Why not kick back and take a little break before entering the workforce? Don’t be tempted to do this. Unfortunately, the tech field…
Read More3 Reasons to Work for Employers Who Aren’t “Cool” or “Hip”
If you’re looking for new IT jobs, brand name, “cool” employers can seem like the only way to go. There are certainly benefits to working for a company everybody recognizes, or one that’s cited as a hip place to work. However, you’ll do yourself a disservice if you don’t also seriously consider employers that might…
Read MoreIT Professionals Should be Documenting This
Every IT professional has triumphant moments at work. Maybe you solved a difficult ticket for the VP. Maybe you suggested some powerful changes to your company’s technical environment. It’s great to take a minute to bask in your achievement, but there’s something else you should be doing: documenting it for later. Taking 5 minutes to…
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