Maneuvering Your Job Search through COVID-19
Right now, times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, and millions more still are left… Read more »
7 Interview Questions to Ask Any IT Candidate
Finding the right people for your tech team isn’t always easy, but if you take the right approach, the interview process can help you identify the right people for your open roles. Many interview questions must pertain to the specifics of the job, but there are some important questions to ask IT candidates that will help you assess fit. … Read more »
Why Your IT Project Fails and How You Can Prevent It
As many as 25% of all IT projects fail. Another 25% don’t show measurable ROI and nearly 50% need rework before they are completed. Failed projects can take a big chunk out of the bottom line, so why do so many go sideways? Here are some of the biggest reasons why your IT projects fail… Read more »
David Cohen Promoted to Vice President of Business Development
PEAK Technical Staffing is proud to announce the promotion of David Cohen to Vice President of Business Development for our Silicon Valley/ Santa Clara Office. David will act as a general manager, and will oversee all sales and recruiting activity for the Northern California region. David brings more than 12 years of expertise as a… Read more »
Tips for Interviewing Engineer Candidates With a More Technical Background Than You
As a hiring manager or member of an HR team, it can be stressful when you must interview engineering candidates. If you don’t have a highly technical background, it can be challenging to know what to look for or even to parse out what a candidate is saying. If you are responsible for interviewing engineering… Read more »
5 of the Most In-Demand Engineering Positions of 2020
It is no secret that STEM fields like engineering are experiencing a shortage of talent. That’s excellent news for job seekers as it means a variety of opportunities and higher salaries. But some engineering fields are growing at a faster rate than others. Here are five of the most in-demand engineering positions of 2020. Automation… Read more »
3 Benefits of Working as a Tech Contractor
Tech contractors work short-term positions for employers that need to fill gaps in their tech team or to keep special projects on track. Many professionals make the switch from traditional, full-time employment to contracting. While it can be scary to trade in a full-time job, there are some very real benefits that come with taking that leap. Contracting Can Help You Achieve… Read more »
4 Soft Skills to Possess as a Developer
If you are thinking about searching for a new job as a developer or moving up in your career, you have probably focused a great deal of energy on building your technical skills. However, employers are looking for more than just experience and fluency in specific programming languages. They want people who have the soft… Read more »
What to Expect From Gen Z Tech Employees
Managing the Millennial generation was an adjustment for many employers and now that most companies have a strong handle on getting the most from that generation, a whole new generation is entering the workforce. Born after 1995, Generation Z is similar to Millennials in some respects, but they are not exactly the same. They grew… Read more »
Most Innovative Ways to Attract Engineering Talent
Post a job. Wait for engineering candidates. Hope for the best. If this is how you approach recruiting engineers, you’re probably struggling to attract great people. And yet, this is the approach most hiring managers still take in an environment where STEM talent is hard to find. If you want to attract top engineering talent,… Read more »