Posts Tagged ‘IT staffing’
How Most IT Recruiting Offices are Set Up
All of the IT recruiting companies Boston that I have worked for, and all of the IT staffing offices that I’ve been in, have all been set up the same way. First, there is a general “pit” in the middle of the office. This is where the IT recruiters Boston will sit. The openness allows…
Read MoreIs Cold Calling a Dying Art with IT Staffing Salespeople?
When I first started in the IT recruiting industry fourteen years ago, there were no resume databases, no job boards, no social media and no professional networking websites. In fact, email was something still pretty new that we didn’t utilize on a daily basis. As an IT staffing salesperson, I was set up with a…
Read MoreIT Experiences vs. IT Certifications
The question our IT recruiters often get from prospective candidates is whether it’s better to have the technical experience or IT certifications. While there is no black and white answer, the truth is that it all depends upon the client (and more specifically the IT manager him or herself). Having said that, from this technical…
Read MoreRespect In The IT Recruiting Industry
Like in any other industry, respect is extremely important in IT staffing. All prospective candidates should be treated with respect. In return, all IT recruiters should be treated with the same. Having said that, respect should be earned and not taken for granted. First and foremost, you must present yourself as a reputable technical recruiter. …
Read MoreOrganize the Night Before an IT Job Interview
Take 1: It is 8:45 am on a Monday morning. Your interview is at 9:15 am. One slight problem… your printer is jammed and you cannot print the latest copy of your resume. You were going to research the IT recruiting company before you left. You rip the pages from the printer and trip out…
Read MoreWhat Salary Should You Ask For As An IT Recruiter
The big question that many prospective IT recruiters are faced with after their final interview with an IT staffing company is what salary should they demand. Since the key to most IT recruiting companies is their commission plans, the appropriate salaries can vary. Therefore, technical recruiters must take a number of factors into consideration: Commission…
Read MoreTips to Remember When Working with an IT Recruiting Agency
Job seekers approach IT recruiting agencies like they are job banks. Most believe that just handing in their resumes will get them an interview or even an IT job right away. Of course these are some of the common misunderstandings of the IT recruiting industry. When working with an IT staffing agency, remember that you…
Read MoreHow to Advance Your IT Recruiting Career
The IT staffing industry is extremely competitive and like everyone else you will want to advance in your IT recruiting career. There are various ways to do this, but you need to differentiate yourself. It is not all about the IT recruitment skills that you have or the number of technical recruiting years on the…
Read MoreHow to overcome your fear of Public Speaking
As an IT staffing salesperson, you will have to meet with hiring managers of all levels in the information technology industry. From Director-level to VP to CTO, you are constantly making presentations for individuals or groups. If you have a fear of public speaking, you may become anxious or even avoid these types of meetings…
Read MoreHow to Solve Work-related Problems at IT Staffing Companies
Problems will arise from time to time in any industry including IT staffing. Of course some issues are smaller than others and may not really affect your IT recruiting job. However, sometimes you will come across a problem that will affect your IT recruitment job. Therefore, how should you handle the problems that arise? First,…
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