Posts Tagged ‘IT staffing’
Asking For More Challenges in the IT Staffing Industry
It is noon and an IT recruiter has finished his tasks for the day. What should he do next? If he finds he’s twiddling his thumbs at work, or is not being challenged, it might be time to ask his manager for more responsibilities. Some technical recruiters avoid new tasks and duties because they do…
Read MoreEnergy Drinks—The New Coffee of the IT Recruiting Industry?
Coffee has been brewed since the mid 1400’s, providing a natural source of caffeine and an extra push when needed for IT recruiters. For years, technical staffing firms looked forward to their morning or afternoon brew, perfected with their choice fixings, and distinct flavor. Now with innovative caffeine products such as energy drinks and shots, is coffee’s prevalence…
Read MoreEating at Your Desk in the IT Recruiting Industry
Boston Technical recruiters often find themselves working through lunch and eating at their desks quite frequently. As IT recruiters, your hard work will be recognized. However, do not sacrifice your health to go above and beyond. Here are some reasons you should get up and out for your lunch instead of hiding in your cube. Clearer…
Read MoreTechnical Recruiting – The Plot
Prologue A Boston IT recruiting company is given the task of filling IT jobs for a well established firm. A technical recruiter begins cruising through Monster.com, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn.com to find the most qualified candidate and a resume jumps at him. He immediately pulls the resume and compares the job qualifications to its listed experience. Success!…
Read MoreSeeking…a client? Part II
During the Meeting The Introduction The opening of the meeting should be about building a relationship. Always greet your client by name and extend a handshake. As IT recruiters, you want to establish a rapport before you jump into business, so have your client open up to you and do the same. Once you feel comfortable,…
Read MoreSeeking a…Client? Part I
It seems coffee meetings are the go to from catching up with business or friends to first dates and meeting with new IT staffing clients. At first glance, comparing the IT recruiting business with dating might seem entirely wrong, but when you think about it the processes are pretty similar. They both involve finding “the…
Read MoreFake It Till You Make It—Poor Advice?
A component of setting goals is having the confidence to achieve them. A number of people rely on the old saying “fake it till you make it”, but is this proper advice when your goals and responsibilities as an IT recruiter involve others? You do not want to mislead people into believing you are fully…
Read MoreSink or Swim—Welcome to the World of IT Recruiting
Starting a new IT recruiting role in a different company can be a stressful experience. From unfamiliar fellow IT recruiters and shared work space to unusual IT staffing business practices and procedures, severe changes can send new technical recruiters running in the opposite direction. Before you decide to call it quits or look into other IT recruitment positions, here are…
Read MoreTaking Breaks in an IT Recruiting Office
You know those IT recruiters who constantly get out of their seat, walk around, chat by the water cooler, surf the web, and get a cup of coffee…basically any excuse not to do their job? There is a common misconception that the ideal, efficient technical recruiters who rarely takes breaks and continuously plows through projects and phone calls. …
Read MoreAsk Not What Your IT Recruiter Can Do for You…
From relationships with hiring managers to all the right tips on formatting your resume and prepping for interviews, it seems technical recruiters have the inside scoop. IT staffing firms are an excellent resource when you are seeking a new opportunity, but never expect your IT recruiter to limit him or herself to just you. IT recruiters…
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