Do You Know This Job Search 'Secret'?

There are a few ‘secrets’ of job searching that IT recruiting agencies find candidates don’t always know.  One of the most helpful ‘secrets’ that IT staffing firms share with candidates is that you don’t need to meet 100% of the requirements listed for a job in order to apply.  Here’s why technical recruiters suggest you…

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Hire Tech Talent in a Job Seeker's Market

If you’re working with (or thinking about working with) IT recruiters to fill your IT job openings, you’ve probably noticed that the tech job market is more of a job seeker’s market.  IT staffing firms have found this to be true for a long time, and it will likely continue for a while, too.  So…

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Hiring from a Great Candidate Pool

Most employers know that a bad hire can be very costly.  Sometimes  employers have a more subtle problem, though: making a final choice between a few candidates.  When you have a couple of candidates who possess all the technical skills and experience you’re seeking, how do you pick the one to hire? Here are a…

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3 Tips for Choosing the Right LinkedIn Profile Picture

LinkedIn is so widely used that it has essentially become necessary to join if you want  to connect with IT recruiting companies and search for new IT jobs.  If you’re not on LinkedIn, it will be much harder for IT staffing companies and potential employers to find you.   (It also might suggest you don’t really embrace…

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Ramp Up Your Job Search Now!

If you’re thinking about looking for new IT jobs, fall is one of the best times to ramp up your search.  Here’s why IT recruiting firms find that the employers have more open jobs and hire faster in the fall. The key decision makers, the people who work closest with IT staffing companies to hire,…

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Email Tips For Your Best Job Search

IT recruiters sometimes see candidates make mistakes that are really easy to avoid in their search for IT jobs.  One area IT recruiting agencies see candidates make small, avoidable mistakes is with their email.  Here are a few things not to do when you’re working with IT staffing agencies to find your next role. Don’t…

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Why You (Usually) Can't Interview Outside of Work Hours

Sometimes IT recruiters will find that candidates are completely prepared for interviews and phone screens but there is one obstacle that makes it hard for them to land IT jobs: they can’t figure out how to schedule them.  IT staffing companies find that sometimes candidates think they think they can’t take time from their workday…

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Have Questions About Background Checks?

Sometimes when you’re working with IT recruiting companies to find new IT jobs, you’ll be asked to do a background check. Since candidates often have a lot of questions about these items, here are some common questions IT staffing agencies tend to get about background checks. 1. Why do I need to do these?   Your…

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