The 10 Most Difficult IT Jobs to Fill

  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 […]

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 […]

What Your Business Can Learn from Uber’s Culture Mistakes

  Uber recently came under fire. Accusations of sexual harassment and systemic discrimination were revealed, ultimately leading to the resignation of a primary board member and a leave of absence for the CEO. Failing to create a culture that supported and cared for employees has had a significant impact on the organization, leaving them to […]

Follow These Tips to Help You Choose Between a Full-Time Job or Short-Term Contract

  When you work as an IT professional, you often have numerous opportunities for full-time positions and short-term contract jobs, and choosing between the two can feel like a challenge. Both approaches to employment are feasible, allowing a person to have a secure living and progress through their career. Which path is right for you […]

What Are the Most-Wanted Tech Skills This Year?

  Tech professionals have seen demand for their skills reach new heights thanks to generally low unemployment among workers who specialized in a technical field. However, not all skills are considered equal in the eyes of employers, especially as goals for IT departments shift to meet the new business landscape. If you are looking to […]

Can We Avoid Letting Tech Burnout Become the New Normal?

  Even though overall unemployment in the DC area is above the national average, it still sits below the 6 percent mark for the larger population and falls even further when you examine only technical professionals. This means companies throughout the area are struggling to find the tech talent they need and many critical IT […]