Unemployment among tech professionals continues to remain well below the national average. As competition for these skilled workers heats up, many companies look to add a variety of workplace perks to help attract new talent and retain current employees. Choosing the right benefits to offer is instrumental to the business’ success in recruiting candidates…. Read more »
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How to Enhance Your Tech Resume to Make You the Clear Choice
Having a high-quality, attention-grabbing resume is important. Often, this document serves as your first impression on the hiring manager, functioning as a digital handshake to get the ball rolling. Failing to nail the details means your application may quickly be discarded, preventing you from having the opportunity to discuss your qualifications in person. If… Read more »
How to Identify a Great Leader in a Crowd of Non-Managers
Just because someone isn’t currently in a management role doesn’t mean they don’t have the capacity to be a great leader. Candidates with the right competencies can be found regardless of whether they’ve been a manager before; you just need to learn to identify the skills the individual needs to succeed in the position. To… Read more »
Why More Employers Than Ever are Screening Candidates with Social Media
Most professionals are also on social media. Whether they use options like Facebook to keep up with family, Twitter to share information and find news, or LinkedIn for their professional network, social media is a common tool for the majority. But, when you’re looking for a job, what you do (or don’t do) on… Read more »
What’s New in AI?
Artificial Intelligence is all the rage, gaining attention from businesses across almost every sector. But, even as news of new developments continues to come forward, it can be challenging to shift through all of the reports to get at the core of what is happening in AI. With that in mind, here is a… Read more »
What DevOps Skills Should You Emphasize in an Interview?
Professionals focused on DevOps are in-demand as many companies look for methods to improve processes with advanced automation and hope to save money and time by increasing the efficiency of operations. This makes skills associated with the DevOps field highly desirable. However, highlighting DevOps experience can be tricky for job seekers, as much of… Read more »
What Millennials Should Know About IT Project Management Roles
There’s no denying the millennial generation’s continued impact on the technology industry. Possessing an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to rapidly move into management, millennials are known for exploring any opportunity to advance their IT careers. Their influence is only expected to grow over the next few years and beyond. Let’s take a closer… Read more »
How to Ace Your Next IT Job Interview
The resume and cover letter help get your foot in the door, but ultimately the job interview plays the largest role in earning an offer for the IT position of your dreams. Ensuring a great performance on a technology interview takes preparation, practice, and a clear head on your big day. Additionally, be sure… Read more »
The Right Way To Recruit Tech Pros Using Social Media
Social media continues to impact the recruiting process throughout the technology industry. Companies of all sizes use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and other similar networks to source talent as well as research a candidate’s background. Organizations who forego this channel run the risk of missing out on a potential great employee, especially someone from the… Read more »
Is Your IT Team Getting Burned Out?
Keeping employee fatigue from stifling the productivity of your IT team is the goal of all technology managers. An overworked staff also leads to a greater number of mistakes, a risk not worth taking in a competitive tech industry. Being able to detect burnout among your employees – before it hampers operations – needs… Read more »