Posts Tagged ‘IT recruiting’
Sixth Sense
Everyone wants technology to be at his or her fingertips. So many wireless companies have made it easier by offering smart phones. These cellular phones can access the internet, take high quality pictures, and play video games. It is like having a mini computer right in your pocket. Could life be any easier? Well apparently…
Read MoreUse Facebook as a Tool for Job Searching!
As a college student and IT recruiting intern, I have noticed that there are many small businesses that start utilize social media sites as their main source to find internal resources. Now many of you may be thinking why would I look for a job on Facebook when I can go on Monster and CareerBuilder. …
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreUsing Your School for IT Job Networking
Most colleges and universities have a vast alumni network with professionals in the information technology industry. These people opt to include their contact information in order to help fellow alumni and recent grads to learn more about their job or about job opportunities with their company. These alumni are often more willing to help an…
Read MoreContract IT Job Positions
Most job seekers are looking for permanent position in the Information Technology industry. However, contract IT staffing is a widely popular alternative that could also lead you to a full-time opportunity. Additionally, in this economy, contract IT jobs provide you with that ever-important foot in the door. There are many benefits to working a contract…
Read MoreExperiences from our IT recruiter Intern
This summer we hired 3 interns to help us out with recruiting information technology candidates. We went through the interview process and identified the right candidates for our IT recruiting internship program. They seemed to be a good fit with our company culture and appeared to have the drive/motivation. Looking back, we were right. Each…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreA day in the Life of an IT recruiter
The IT staffing is a very fast-paced, sometimes hectic industry. IT recruiters are speaking to hundreds of prospective candidates each week. Even the very best IT recruiters can find it challenging to ensure they keep all of their candidates organized and within reach. Additionally, in the IT recruiting world, clients typically needed IT contractors “yesterday.” …
Read MoreCould IT Contractor Pay Rates Finally be Increasing?
Over the past couple of years, client companies have limited overtime, reduced the number of hours an IT consultant can work in a week, and even rolled out pay cuts. IT staffing firm bill rates are down; therefore IT contractor pay rates have been lowered as well. All of which are a result of the…
Read MoreIT Staffing – a Very Competitive Industry
The world of IT staffing is a highly competitive industry. IT recruiting agencies race to the best candidates and are constantly battling for the very best high-tech resources. It often comes down to which IT recruiter calls or emails the respective candidate first. Because of that, the most successful IT recruiters typically start their day…
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