Posts Tagged ‘IT staffing firms’
IT Recruiting Phone Etiquette
It is the end of a long work week and a technical recruiter has been glued to the phone. After a much needed lunch break, he returns to his desk. When his phone rings, he answers unenthused with an exaggerated yawn while snacking on chips. Is this how IT recruiting companies typically manage their phone…
Read MoreIT Staffing Agencies Favorites: Friend or Foe?
Most IT staffing firms have the office favorite that strives beyond the required work to win over not only other technical recruiters, but also their clients, candidates, and hiring managers. Their work is superior to the standards of IT recruiting companies and consistently accepts and meets challenges with outstanding value, feedback, and performance. Are these…
Read MoreThe One Upper IT Recruiter
We have all had the pleasure of meeting someone who feels the need to one up your situation, whether a positive or negative experience, with one of their own. This technical recruiter or candidate might not mean to trump you with their IT recruiting anecdote or hardship, but soon enough your original point has vanished…
Read MoreIT Recruiters Learn to Recover from Mistakes
If you are human, chances are you have made a mistake. Some oversights can be easily mended and forgotten, but what about ones that have lingering effects? How do technical recruiters handle an error that not only affects their work, but also others within IT staffing firms? Here are some tips for IT headhunters who…
Read MoreIT Recruiting is not Day Care
Hey technical recruiters! Do you trust your IT contractors? Are you confident your candidates can make the right decisions on their own? Some IT recruiters feel it is necessary to walk their clients through the IT staffing process, which is completely acceptable. What is not acceptable is talking down to your contractors, holding their hand,…
Read MoreIT Recruiters Boston Get Around Town
Ask IT recruiting companies that call Boston their home how they get around and you will get a number of answers. The technical recruiters of AVID Technical Resources weigh in on their choice methods of transportation. Which do you use? Driving Those who do not fear traffic, pedestrians, or the inevitable parallel parking in the…
Read MoreIT Staffing Firms Enjoy Apple Treats
October 21st is a festival called Apple Day for residents of the United Kingdom. Over here in New England, everyday can be Apple Day in the fall. Rinse off those apples you picked a few weeks ago and get ready to bake for your IT recruiting office! The Baked Goods Most IT staffing agencies have a…
Read MoreIT Recruiters: What Color is Your Mood?
Ever wonder how you choose your outfits in the morning? You might prepare the night before or grab whatever is hanging in your closet, but often there is an algorithm to the process. Next time you are in the IT recruiting office, take note of what colors your fellow technical recruiters are wearing to get…
Read MoreTechnical Recruiters Warn LinkedIn Don’ts: Part II
Last week, the IT recruiters of AVID Technical Resources expressed their opinion on the don’ts of LinkedIn. If you are a prospective candidate or technical recruiter and remain unconvinced, you may need more reasoning to see the points. Here are some reality checks to keep both IT headhunters and potential candidates in line on their…
Read MoreIT Staffing Firms: The Best Friend of Candidates and Companies
Saves Time and Patience IT recruiting companies save hiring companies the time and effort in researching applicants for IT jobs. Without the hassle of sifting through resumes and weeding out candidates, human resources can refocus their attention to other areas. Recruiters also help the company and applicants negotiate rates and contracts which might be sensitive…
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