Should You Have a Career Mentor?
As a technical professional, how important is it to your career that you have a mentor? If you are accustomed to working independently it might not occur to you to enlist outside help. But you may be surprised what a mentor can do for your career. Consider these benefits of working with a mentor. Get… Read more »
10 Traits of Top Tech Consultants
When you’re bringing on technical consultants, there are specific traits that set the top performers apart from average employees. Look for these specific skills and abilities to determine which candidates will bring the most to your organization. Consider these traits found among top performers. Results-oriented. In tech, it’s possible to endlessly tinker with a project… Read more »
Tailoring Your Experience for a Specific Opportunity
It’s no longer acceptable to have just one resume on file to send out whenever you learn of a new job opportunity. To succeed in today’s job market, you must tailor your resume and experience to specific job requirements. Hiring managers are not going to dig through your resume, drawing parallels between their needs and… Read more »
Qualities to Look for When Hiring Engineering Contractors
Companies that contract engineers for help meeting project deadlines or to add specialized skills often find they spend far too long on the screening process. By focusing on these four qualities, you can improve your odds of choosing the best candidate quickly, freeing you to get on with your other responsibilities. Consider these must-have competencies:… Read more »
Want Amazing Job Opportunities Dropped in Your Lap? Connect With a Great Recruiter
The Wall Street Journal reported that up to 80 percent of jobs are NEVER advertised—either online or anywhere else. In fact, many employers looking to fill critical openings don’t turn to job boards, classified ads, or other “traditional” job advertising. Instead, they network, they seek referrals, and they partner with recruiting agencies that specialize in… Read more »
Is Your Hiring Process Costing You Top IT Candidates?
A slow hiring process can end up costing you the top talent you were hoping to onboard. Here’s a little food for thought about why that could happen. High-demand candidates will fall out during the late stages of recruitment. These candidates are going to be in high demand in the job market. Offers are going… Read more »
Land a Great New Job by Showing Them How You Will Contribute
Congrats! You’ve researched the company and you’re a perfect match for this position. There’s only one hurdle standing in the way between you and your dream job … the actual interview! It’s normal to experience anxiety when walking into an interview, but the more you plan and prepare ahead of time, the more comfortable and… Read more »
How to Source Better Candidates Through Your MSP
The concept of a Managed Service Provider (MSP) makes a lot of sense in theory. One main staffing and recruiting partner manages the contingent labor force and works hand in hand with other approved staffing agencies. This helps drive efficiency and consistency in the temporary workforce. However, many department leaders and HR professionals report challenges—especially… Read more »
5 Outdated Recruiting Practices that Turn Off Top Engineers
By: Leslie Stevens-Huffman If you haven’t updated your hiring process in a while, you may be hanging on to antiquated habits and procedures that actually hurt your ability to attract top engineering talent. Today’s job seekers want a transparent, inclusive process that provides a realistic preview of the job and the environment. They also expect… Read more »
The Golden Rules of Contract Engineering
By: Leslie Stevens-Huffman Every profession has unwritten rules that can make or break a career. Unfortunately, engineering professionals usually have to figure them out on their own – or discover them through trial and error when they venture into the world of contract engineering. To make your job easier, here are seven rules you need… Read more »