IT Jobs Starting to Heat Up

Like most every industry, the IT job market has been hit hard over the past year and a half.  However, the economy has been showing signs of life.  IT staffing agencies have been reporting a steady increase in hiring among clients.  IT recruiters can no longer find 3-5 candidates for every position.  Instead they’re finding…

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Could Facebook be meeting its demise?

As an IT recruiter, I’m always searching for new technologies and websites to help identify new IT professionals.  A few days ago the New York Times wrote an article about a new social media network that may rival Facebook and Twitter.  It’s called Pip.io.  Pip.io was founded by Leo Shimizu and David Chen and began…

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Do’s & Dont's of Resume Writing

I’m sure you’ve been given many suggestions from numerous IT recruiting agencies on what (and what not) to put on this essential piece of paper. The truth is, you’re crafting a document for the most important product you’ll ever sell – yourself! Take it from an IT recruiting company who has seen it all: the…

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Social Media: Essential Tool in the IT Job Search

Given the current economic climate, it is important for job seekers to utilize all available resources in their search. The advent of social media has changed the name of the game, making information easily accessible through various mediums like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.  IT Recruiters use these networking sites to get the word out about…

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Networking – The Key to Any IT Job Search

Ask any IT recruiter, the most important element to any job search is simply networking.   Whether you utilize IT recruiting agencies or the multitude of free sites available on the internet (such as LinkedIn), networking is by far the best means to finding IT jobs. Utilize IT recruiters first: Contacting IT staffing agencies should always…

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10 Job Search Suggestions From An IT Recruiter

Searching for a new job can be an anxious period of time, especially when you currently don’t have a job.  During the search process, you’ll experience a number of emotions – all of them very natural as the process can leave you feeling vulnerable.   There are a number of things that you can do to improve your chances…

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Find The Best Employees With IT Recruiting Services

When it comes to hiring for a vacant position within your company, only the best IT professionals will do.  In today’s competitive market, that can be tough.  You want to choose a candidate who specializes in the skills that incorporate well into your future IT goals and projects.  What you don’t want to do is…

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IT Recruiting Companies Find The Best Technical Talent Available For Your Needs

Let’s face it: sorting through resumes can be a daunting task.  Your time is valuable.  Therefore, IT recruiting companies should not inundate you with candidates. Sorting through resumes is their job.  IT recruiters should carefully screen every individual, provide reference checks and personally meet with most every candidate before they send them to you. Break…

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You Many Want To Consider A National IT Recruiting Company

Sometimes IT projects encompass a scope that cannot be met locally.  Finding enough local IT contractors or full-time employees can be very challenging and limiting.  Therefore, you need to find an IT recruiting company who has the national reach and unlimited resources like AVID Technical Resources. National Reach IT recruiting agencies like AVID Technical Resources offer a…

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