Posts Tagged ‘IT staffing companies’
Silicon Valley Rejuvenation May Squeeze Second-Tier Cities
With a recent need for IT recruiting, the bargaining power has fallen into the laps of those looking for IT jobs as well as those who are technical recruiters. Companies in “second-tier high tech locations” now have to fight for IT resources that are otherwise going to be courted by companies in Silicon Valley. Therefore,…
Read MoreCould 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…
Read MoreIT Recruiting Techniques Outside of Typical IT Job Boards
Most IT recruiting companies will have a robust database housing thousands of resumes in their database. Additionally, IT recruiting firms will have access to all of the resume boards – Monster, Career Builder, Hot Jobs, Dice, Net Temps, etc. However, true IT recruiting reaches well beyond these tools. We understand this at AVID and this…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Listing IT Certifications on Your Resume
In any IT job search, the key is to differentiate yourself. As IT recruiters, we are constantly helping strong candidates stand out from the competition. Whether we help with interview tips, tweaking of a resume, or sending a thank-you note, IT staffing companies exist to provide a guiding hand through the process. Though it might seem like…
Read MoreHow to Optimize Your Success on LinkedIn
Some would argue that LinkedIn is the most essential resource IT recruiting agencies use in their search. Massive job boards like Career Builder, Monster, and Craigslist can sometimes fall short in providing IT Recruiters with the highest quality of candidates. As a result, LinkedIn is constantly used by IT staffing companies to locate the best-hidden…
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