Posts Tagged ‘IT staffing firms’
IT Recruiting Cues: Choosing Your References
Do Not Sell Yourself Short Chances are you have a number of skills, but when you choose only supervisors who witnessed your multitasking ability or worked with you on desktop maintenance you miss the chance to have others boast about your performance. Prove to technical recruiters that you are qualified by spicing up your reference…
Read MoreFive Interview Rules in the IT Recruiting Industry
1. Prepare When candidates work with technical recruiting companies, they help guide you through the interview process and increase your chances of landing IT jobs. If you are unfamiliar with recruiting, draft a series of questions for IT recruiters to have a better understanding. Research the company and hiring managers conducting the interview on your own time. Take…
Read MoreThe Foul Mouthed Technical Recruiter
What is a candidate’s first thought when he steps into an IT recruiting company and technical recruiters are tossing swears back and forth? Is he impressed? Does he join in? While it might all seem in good banter to causally throw out a few expletives, one must keep in mind the consequences of his actions…
Read MoreTechnical Recruiting at Home
It is 8:00 am and a technical recruiter rolls out of his bed and prepares for work. His routine is the same as any other day, breakfast, coffee, and sports page. He begins his commute… one flight down the stairs to the basement and twelve steps across the carpeted floor to his personal IT staffing…
Read MoreIT Recruiters Learn to Say No
Most technical recruiters avoid the two letter word like the plague. Whether it is fear of burning bridges, appearing rude and causing conflict, or losing opportunities, saying no is one of the most difficult aspects of technical recruiting. Before stretching oneself too thin, here are some suggestions so one does not feel guilty when he…
Read MoreWhat Workspace Says About Technical Recruiters
Take a glimpse at the desks of IT recruiters. Is there paperwork and clutter filling every inch, or is it neatly organized with all files properly labeled and in order? Some believe workspace does not reflect the quality of one’s work, while others feel there is a direct correlation. Next time a technical recruiter sits…
Read MoreMirroring the Hiring Manager in the IT Staffing Industry
An IT headhunter enters an interview and prepares to do the skill he has learned in a number of classes, articles, and books…mirroring the hiring manager. The manager enters the room running behind schedule and forgets to extend a handshake. He immediately begins complaining about traffic, weather, and whatever is on his mind. The manager…
Read MoreDealing with Difficult People in the IT Recruiting World
The US population is over 307 million people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and personalities. Meeting others through the IT staffing industry is fun, educational, and shapes your overall character. While shared qualities might bring some together, there are qualities that set us apart. When you meet someone who appears to be difficult, how do you…
Read MoreStarting a Hobby Outside of Your IT Recruiting World
A day in the life of technical recruiters differs from the typical nine to five. We start early and leave the office late to accommodate clients’ schedules. IT staffing firms are always looking to improve performance and meet goals. However, what some do not realize is that the key to success may lie outside of…
Read MoreBreaking a Bad Habit in the IT recruiting Industry
Are you an IT recruiter with a bad habit that you just cannot seem to shake? No one is expected to be perfect, but when your tendencies begin to affect other technical recruiters, it is time to consider a change. Left unkempt, habits can spill over from your personal life to the IT staffing office…
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