How to Land Your First IT Job Out of College
Starting a career in tech? The ongoing digital transformation and the prevalence of remote work ensure bountiful future opportunities for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and information technology employment is expected to grow 13% in the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Before you fire your resume… Read more »
How to Support the Mental Health of Your Employees
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized mental health issues as among the most burdensome health conditions in the country. Almost one in five American adults was living with a mental health disorder in 2016. And the numbers have only gotten worse since COVID-19 entered our lives. In fact, the World Health… Read more »
Why You Should Consider Pittsburgh for Your Engineering Career
If you’re ready to take your engineering career to the next level or simply interested in living someplace new, Pittsburgh might not be the first place that comes to mind. After all, the city was built on coal and steel—making it more appropriate for blue-collar workers, right? Not so fast. Over the past several years,… Read more »
What to Look for in Engineering Candidates
Hiring experienced engineers is challenging, especially if you aren’t an engineer yourself. But what happens when you want to hire and need to find the right candidates? How do you know if they’ll be the right fit? Here’s what to look for in your engineering recruits. Soft Skills Soft skills are essential across all industries,… Read more »
Does Your Software Engineering Team Need Custom Staffing Solutions? (And How PEAK Can Help!)
Software engineering can pose unique challenges for hiring managers. It can be tough to assess candidates’ skills if you don’t speak the language of engineering. You may not know where to go to find those who are not actively looking for work but might be open to changing jobs. And even more fundamentally, software engineering… Read more »
6 Strategies for Recruiting Top Engineering Talent
Hiring an engineer in today’s talent crisis is more difficult than ever. The most qualified candidates have their pick of the best jobs, creating an enormous challenge for hiring managers and engineering job recruiters. How can you attract the best engineering talent and make an offer they won’t refuse? Attract and Retain Top Engineers… Read more »
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in Chicago
Over the past few years, Chicago has developed a well-earned reputation as a global tech hub. This is great news for engineers, who are consistently in high demand. But for the companies that employ them, it means you’ll have to up your game. Here’s what you should know about attracting and retaining top engineering talent.… Read more »
What NOT to Say During Your Next Interview
If you’re interviewing for an engineering job, you are probably already aware of the major things you should say and do (tell interesting stories, show enthusiasm through your body language, ask relevant questions, etc.). But have you ever thought about what NOT to say? Here are a few things that should never come out of… Read more »
Benefits of Hiring Contract Engineers
If you need to add a few engineers to your team but are unsure about making a long-term commitment, hiring contract engineers may be the perfect solution. Ready to go on day one, these fully-vetted temporary hires can assist with one project or many, remaining with the company only as long as you need them.… Read more »
How to Successfully Transition Into a Tech Career: A Guide
Information technology is among the most in-demand, lucrative and rewarding fields. If you are considering shifting into one of the many potential careers in technology, chances are you’re making a smart move. But “tech careers” is a very broad category. Take some time to determine which information technology career path is right for you. Here’s… Read more »