What to Look for in Your Next Technical Executive
Are you ready to hire an IT executive? There is a world of difference between a management position and the executive suite, so you’ll need to be careful in making your hiring decision. Here are some things that you absolutely must look for in your next IT executive. Tech Skills It should go without saying… 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 Offering Temp-to-Hire Positions Can Give You a Better Feel for Candidates
If we’ve learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that everything we thought we knew can be upended in a moment. Your business is starting to emerge from a brutal year and a half. Now you might be ready to hire new workers. Take a moment to think about whether a temp-to-hire model is best… 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 »
The High Demand for Software Engineers & How You Can Advance
As you may have already guessed, software engineers are in high demand across numerous industries. With no sign of this slowing down anytime soon, software engineering can be an excellent job choice. But do you know exactly what to expect from the job or how to build a satisfying career? Let’s take a look. … Read more »
Why Do I Keep Getting Unqualified IT Candidates?
Hiring IT professionals can be tough, especially if you’re not technically inclined. You may be unsure where to find them, how to recruit them, how to vet them, and even what questions to ask when you interview them. These challenges and others can lead to a sea of unqualified candidates. Here are some common mistakes… Read more »
Engineers Are Trying to Solve the World’s Biggest Problems
In many ways, engineers hold the keys to the future, solving some of the biggest and most perplexing challenges facing the world today. Whatever type of engineering your company focuses on, you might be involved in some way in addressing some of these problems. Here are a few of the biggest issues engineers are working… Read more »
Contract Positions vs Permanent Placement: Which is Better for My IT Career?
Whether you’re an IT professional who is newly out of college or simply looking for a change, you might wonder whether it’s better to take contract work or seek a permanent placement. Both options have their own pros and cons, depending on your short-term and long-term goals. Here’s what you should know. Contract Work If… Read more »
How to Tell if Your IT Candidate Will Work as a Team Player
In most modern offices, IT employees work in teams. Often these teams are cross-departmental, requiring IT workers to communicate and collaborate with those who may be very different from themselves. But how can you tell if an IT candidate will be a strong team player? Here are a few ideas. Check Their Resume A person’s… Read more »