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Embracing Remote Engineering! 6 Tips to Recruit Employees You Can Trust

Hiring engineers can be challenging enough. But when you’re hiring for remote positions, you also have to be sure that you choose candidates who are up to the challenge. While many people love the idea of working from home, not everyone is self-directed enough to be successful. Here are 6 tips for recruiting trustworthy, hard-working… Read more »

How Head-Hunting Can Unlock Candidates You Wouldn’t Normally Find

We’re living through what has been dubbed The Great Resignation, as legions of workers leave their employers. While this is typically described as something negative for businesses, it also opens up a golden opportunity. Most of those workers are going somewhere else—so what if your company was the one they chose? If all you’re doing… Read more »

How to Make Your IT Jobs Stand Out to Candidates

Writing IT job descriptions can feel overwhelming, especially for non-IT specialists. Fortunately, you can make your IT job postings stand out by cutting out most of the technical jargon and simply focusing on what candidates really want to know. Here are some tips. Describe the Company Finding the right fit is extremely important to most… Read more »

What to Ask Engineering Candidates in an Interview

Interviewing engineers can be tough, especially if you don’t happen to be an engineer yourself. At times, it can even seem like they speak an entirely different language. Fortunately, there are some specific questions you can use to guide the interview and help you determine which engineering candidates should make the cut. Describe Your Most… Read more »

How to Find Top Talent in The Bay Area

The Bay Area, like the rest of the United States, is currently experiencing a hiring crisis, including San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Fremont, and Pleasanton areas. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to what some are calling the Great Resignation, as legions of employees quit their jobs. In a technical field such as engineering,… Read more »

How Much Does a Staffing Agency Charge? Part 2: Billing Structures

If you’re thinking about partnering with a staffing firm such as PEAK, you might be wondering how much it will cost. While it is true that you’ll be charged for services, your costs may be different from what you expect. In this two-part series, we’re breaking down the costs and billing structures you will see.… Read more »

How Much Does a Staffing Agency Charge? Part 1: Mandatory Fees

If you’re considering working with a staffing agency such as PEAK, your first thought might be, “How much will this cost?” It is true that employers pay for staffing services, but exactly how much you pay may be different from what you expect. In this two-part series, we’ll break down the costs and pricing models… Read more »

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