Posts Tagged ‘linkedin’
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 MoreMaking the Most of Your IT Recruiting Internship
The best way to subsidize a college career is with real world experience in the IT staffing world. An internship provides skills and knowledge within the information technology industry that one cannot learn in a classroom without having to commit to a full time IT job. They also allow students and prospective technical recruiters the opportunity to…
Read MoreSocial Media is the New IT Job Board
If you are a like most people, you use Facebook on a daily basis. If you are more tech savvy, you might also have a Twitter or use a blog site. Perhaps you are a professional and prefer LinkedIn. Whatever your social media outlet is, be sure to take advantage of the job opportunities these…
Read MoreLinkedIn – Get Connected, Get Recruited
– LinkedIn is the best way to get your name in cyberspace (in a good way!). Your LinkedIn profile is an online resume for you, and it’s a way for you to get your resume in front of people without actually sending it. It’s your BRAND. This means, that the quality of your LinkedIn profile…
Read MoreThe Importance of IT Recruiting Companies Having Affiliations
As an IT recruiting company, it’s critical that we form strong partnerships and affiliations with various industries. Examples of this include partnering with local colleges and universities to gain access to local talent; subscribing to numerous sites to post our jobs; creating social media sites to increase our exposure; joining and/or attending IT events such…
Read MoreA Forward-thinking & Dynamic IT Recruiting Company
When companies remain stagnant, they eventually fail. It starts with leadership. If an executive is set in his or her ways, the competition will likely pass them by. The IT staffing industry is no different. At AVID Technical Resources, we pride ourselves in being a dynamic and forward-thinking IT recruiting firm. As technology evolves, so…
Read MoreHow to network with others without blurring the line between business and personal
As an IT recruiter you are constantly meeting new people and making new connections through email or social media networks. However, when you begin adding all these people to your networks, these people typically have access to your personal contacts as well. You want to build business relationships, but where do you draw a line…
Read MoreWhere to find your candidates
IT recruiting companies need to be aware of where their IT staffing competitors are looking for candidates, as well as where candidates are posting their resumes themselves. You may think everyone is just using job boards such as Monster or CareerBuilder. However, there are many more options depending on what specific IT staffing industry you…
Read MoreIT Jobs Starting to Heat Up
Like most every industry, the IT job market has been hit hard over the past year and a half. However, the economy has been showing signs of life. IT staffing agencies have been reporting a steady increase in hiring among clients. IT recruiters can no longer find 3-5 candidates for every position. Instead they’re finding…
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