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 »
Why San Diego Is One of The Top Locations to Consider Working as an Engineer
Engineers are in high demand across the country, from big cities to small towns and even many rural areas. So why should you consider working in San Diego, as opposed to anywhere else in the country? Here are four major reasons why San Diego is a top choice for engineers. Climate It’s tough to beat… 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 »
Top Retention Strategies to Keep Engineering Employees Engaged
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are experiencing an unprecedented Great Resignation as employees leave for greener pastures. Yet retaining top engineers has always been tough, as they are typically ambitious, highly intelligent, and constantly in demand. To improve your engineering employee retention, make sure they are always moving forward within your company.… Read more »
How to Attract and Retain Women In IT
The Great Resignation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has made hiring more difficult overall. But many companies were struggling to attract and retain women in IT roles even before the pandemic. What are female tech specialists looking for, and how can you convince them to work for you? Here are some tips. Offer… Read more »
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 »