Posts Tagged ‘IT staffing firms’
Tips 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…
Read MoreWhat To Do in Interviews if You Don't Know a Technology
IT recruiters find that sometimes employers change the requirements of IT jobs even as they’re conducting interviews. Sometimes a candidate will be asked about a technology they’ve never had exposure to or aren’t very confident in. If this happens to you, here are a few tips from technical recruiters. 1. Don’t lie. Never, lie about…
Read More2 Mistakes Not to Make with Your References
Good references are imperative to landing new IT jobs. Here are two mistakes that IT recruiters see candidates make far too often. Don’t give references that you haven’t spoken to recently. When technical recruiters and potential employers call your references, you want them to be prepared to take the call. Reach out to your references…
Read MoreDon't Ask About This When You're Interviewing
When you’re interviewing for IT jobs, it’s always important to have good questions for your interviewer. Good questions not only help you make a more informed decision about whether a job would be a good fit for you. They also help your interviewer see that you’re truly interested in the employer, the work, the project,…
Read MoreAsking for a Raise: What IT Contractors Need to Know
If you worked with IT staffing companies to find your current role, you might be curious about how raises work. Especially if you’re a contractor, things will be slightly different. Here’s more info from IT recruiting companies about how and when to ask for raise. When to ask: It’s important to know that generally, asking…
Read MoreEmployee Appreciation Day in the Tech Field
Today is Employee Appreciation Day. While this may seem like a silly internet holiday, the message is pretty important for most tech employers. IT staffing agencies find that many candidates are often poached as passive candidates. Since it’s such a strong job seeker’s market for IT professionals, making sure employees feel appreciated on a regular…
Read MoreWhen Applicants Are Overqualified for Your Jobs
IT staffing companies often hear that managers are anxious about interviewing candidates that look overqualified. Their usual instinct is to tell IT recruiting firms that they pass on these candidates. This isn’t always the best course of action, though. Here’s what to do if you get an overqualified applicant to your open IT jobs. Consider…
Read MoreGetting Interview Feedback—and What to Do With It
If you’re working with IT recruiting companies to find your next role, you’re giving yourself many advantages. They’ll help prep you, advocate for you, and negotiate salary for you. Probably one of the advantages that’s least discussed is that IT recruiters can get you feedback when you don’t land IT jobs. As a candidate without…
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