Why Are New Tech Pros Happier?

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  The keys to job satisfaction are fairly universal; professionals want quality communications from their company, the ability to progress in their field, be challenged on a regular basis and maintain a sense of work-life balance. In many industries, those objectives feel achievable by workers at any stage in their career. But the tech world… Read more »

How to Find and Hire the Perfect Project Manager

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  Finding the right project manager is a critical step when you want a project to be a success, but that doesn’t mean it is easy to accomplish. If you don’t have the proper hiring processes and techniques in place, you might end up with less than ideal candidates, or in the worst-case scenario, hiring… Read more »

Why Working With a Recruiting Firm is More Lucrative Than a Freelance Career

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  The idea of working as a freelancer can be quite enticing. Often, people have visions of managing their own schedules, picking and choosing their projects, and maintaining a level of freedom you can’t find in a traditional office. However, pursuing a freelance career isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. It comes with a unique set… Read more »

Why the Best Tech Executives Are Great Networkers

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  Let’s face facts; few people make it to the highest rungs of the leadership ladder without being an effective networker. However, once you reach the upper echelons, the networking game often changes. Instead of focusing on how to advance their careers, they often adjust to meet other objectives, such as establishing their personal brand,… Read more »

The 10 Most Difficult IT Jobs to Fill

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  The unemployment rate among IT professionals is sitting well below the 3 percent mark in many cities, leaving businesses struggling to fill critical vacancies. While hiring in the field is challenging practically across the board, certain skill sets are particularly hard to find. Here is a look at the 10 most challenging IT jobs… Read more »

How to Enhance Your Tech Resume to Make You the Clear Choice

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  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

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  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 »

A.I. is the Biggest Threat to These 4 Jobs

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  People are recognizing the potential artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have to offer, both in their personal and professional lives. As with any emerging technology, certain professions often pay the penalty whenever a new tech reaches the working world. This can lead certain people to lose their jobs or see pay decreases as… Read more »

Why More Employers Than Ever are Screening Candidates with Social Media

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  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 »

Why IT Pros Need to Have Lives Outside of Work

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  As unemployment levels among IT professionals continue to stay low, many working in the field are under significant pressure to do more with less. At times, this leads skilled workers to dedicate a larger portion of their lives to work and requiring a great sacrifice in regards to their personal time. But failing to… Read more »