Staying Too Connected to the World?

No matter where you go, there is always a device that will immediately notify you about what is going on.  Recently, there was a debate over alcohol caffeinated drinks being legal.  My university emailed the students warning them about these drinks and the consequences of not using them properly. After that, our school news wrote…

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Sixth Sense

Everyone wants technology to be at his or her fingertips.  So many wireless companies have made it easier by offering smart phones. These cellular phones can access the internet, take high quality pictures, and play video games. It is like having a mini computer right in your pocket. Could life be any easier? Well apparently…

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Web Series vs TV shows

In a technology oriented world most of us are spending it online.  Our IT recruiters Boston can do all of their sourcing…. from the comfort of their own homes as the IT job boards and even our database is a web-based ATS system.  Outside of the IT staffing world, more and more people are relying…

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How to Keep Yourself From Burning Out

Working in the IT recruiting industry can take a lot from you.  Depending on the technical staffing firm that you’re working for, you may have to work late for days without many breaks.  Like many IT recruiters before you, there is always the chance that you will become exhausted and produce sub par work. So…

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Screening Process for IT recruiters

The reality with most IT recruiting companies is that their IT recruiters are not technical.  Does this mean that IT staffing firms have no value?  Of course not.  The mere fact that IT recruiting firms weed through dozens, if not hundreds of candidates, for each position is a time-saving that is priceless to most clients. …

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You’re Hired…Now What?

You have been searching for that perfect IT job and landed it.  Now you have to adjust to the environment, the hours, the new boss, the coworkers, and the job. On your first day, make sure you dress appropriately and observe your coworkers.  Pay attention to how they work and the procedures they follow.  As…

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Hiring from the best of the best

As a hiring manger, you want to choose an IT professional from a highly skilled pool of candidates.  Although nobody wants to settle, most IT managers don’t have time to interview, never mind sort through, dozens of resumes.  Therefore, the best option is turning to an IT recruiting agency that already has connections to prospective…

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Differentiate Yourself From Other IT Job Seekers

In the IT staffing industry, IT recruiters are constantly looking for those candidates that will stick out to a hiring manager.  Our technical recruiters will rummage through applications and search resume databases (like Monster or Indeed) for prospective candidates who appear to have the skills needed for the IT job. Once our IT recruiters compile…

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Keywords, the main ingredient to being found

In the IT staffing, there are keywords that are specific to a certain job position.  Each one varies and allows them to find the appropriate candidates.  Some keywords for example would be ‘Java’ or ‘.NET’. When IT recruiters go on websites such as Career Builder and Monster, they type in keywords (such as skill sets)…

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Networking & Remaining Organized

IT staffing is a very fast paced industry.  IT recruiters meet and speak with prospective candidates everyday.  They tell you about their family, work, and sometimes their hobbies. Business cards and phone numbers are constantly given out.  In addition, there are always new companies and technologies that IT recruiters need to keep up with in…

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