How to Build Your Own Personal Brand to Promote Your Skills in IT
You’ve probably heard of branding, or the way that companies connect with their customers. But did you know that you can also build a personal brand? It could be just what you need to take your IT job search to the next level. Here’s what you should know. What Is Personal Branding? When you think… Read more »
The Best Ways to Showcase Your Skills and Get Noticed By Recruiters
Whether you’re new to the workforce or an accomplished IT professional, competition for top jobs can be stiff. To stand out from the pack, you’ll need to show off your skills and pull attention to yourself. Here are the best ways to get noticed by recruiters. Update Your Resume Technology isn’t the only aspect of… Read more »
Why Is Recruiting Engineers So Difficult?
If you’re trying to hire an engineer, you might feel like there simply aren’t any top-tier candidates out there. Too often, trying to fill engineering positions can feel like a complex math problem with no real solution. The truth is, though, that highly qualified engineers are out there, and with a few tweaks to your… Read more »
What Do You Look for When Hiring Engineers?
Hiring engineers can be tough, especially if you don’t happen to be an engineer yourself. Fortunately, with a bit of advance planning, it doesn’t need to be any harder than hiring anyone else. Here are some things you should look for when trying to choose the best engineers for your team. Technical Expertise Technical knowledge… Read more »
Should I Look at My IT Candidate’s GitHub?
If you’re searching for a top quality IT candidate, you might wonder whether to take a look at GitHub, the well-known social coding site. Like so much in life, the answer is “it depends.” Here are some things to consider. What Is GitHub? GitHub is a sort of social media site for developers. They use… Read more »
How to Handle Losing Candidates to the Competition
Losing top candidates to your competition can be frustrating. You invest a lot of time and effort into screening potential new hires, only to have them go somewhere else at the last minute. Fortunately, the problem usually boils down to one of two issues, both of which are relatively easy to fix. Here’s what you… Read more »
Not Getting a Response? Here Are the Best Times to Apply to a Job in the Engineering Field
Have you ever noticed that (COVID-19 pandemic notwithstanding) our lives tend to follow a seasonal rhythm? From spring break to summer vacation to cozy fall sweaters, we know what each season will bring. Companies also have their own rhythms, and hiring seasons are reasonably predictable. If you’re not hearing back about your engineering applications, you… Read more »
How to Staff a Position in an Undesirable Location
It’s a simple truth in life that some locations are easier to staff than others. Young up and comers are attracted to downtown offices. Mid-career professionals seeking to shorten their commute often prefer suburban outposts. But what about an office in a rural area or a less desirable part of town? Here are some things… Read more »
Tips on Finding IT Candidates for Your Hard to Fill Tech Positions
Recruiting top IT candidates can be challenging, especially if you’re not a tech expert yourself. Their skillsets tend to be extremely specialized, and you may not even be sure how best to word a job description, much less where to place it. Fortunately, there are a few tips you can follow to recruit just the… Read more »
What Are the Top Qualifications You Should Be Looking for in an IT Candidate?
If you’re ready to bring on new IT staff, but you’re not an IT professional yourself, you may not be sure exactly what qualifications are needed. Fortunately, there are a few qualities that all IT professionals need. Here’s what to look for as you interview IT candidates Tech Knowledge You’ll want to make sure that… Read more »