Do I Need a Cover Letter as an IT Candidate?
For nearly every IT job you apply for, the process is automated. You apply using an online application and there is often no indication whether a cover letter is required. When employers do not indicate they want a cover letter, many IT candidates skip the step. Cover letters can be time–consuming to write and if you aren’t someone who enjoys writing,… Read more »
Attracting Top Engineering Talent in a Tight Hiring Market
Every engineering hiring manager knows that the hiring market is tight today. It’s easy to assume that the problem is just a lack of talent, but the fact is, great companies hire top engineering talent every day. The best engineers are currently working, and they aren’t scouring job boards looking for new opportunities. The good news? You can attract top engineering candidates… Read more »
Build Your Career as a Software Engineer With These Tips
Today, software engineers are in high demand and unemployment in the field is around one percent. That’s great news for engineers because it means employers are pulling out all the stops to attract top talent. If you are a software engineer, however, don’t assume that employers will bang down your door or drop promotions into… Read more »
Have You Developed a Passive IT Job Seeker Strategy?
If you hire for IT roles, you’ve probably experienced the recruiting and hiring challenges that have plagued the industry for years (and that will continue for the foreseeable future). If you are relying on traditional, reactive recruiting where you wait for job seekers to come to you after you post an opening, recruiting will continue… Read more »
Should You Leave a Full-Time Job for Contract Work
What should you do if a recruiter offers you your dream job – but it’s only for a couple of months? Contract roles can be exciting and they can be a great way to accelerate your career, get out of a rut or simply try new things without making a full-time commitment. So, should you… Read more »
Your Guide to Onboarding New Engineers
A new employee’s first few days on the job will determine how they feel about working for you and how long they stay with your company. A poor (or nonexistent) onboarding experience will almost always lead to turnover within the first year. To set up new engineers for success, develop a strong onboarding process that… Read more »
The Future of Remote Work for IT Professionals
Remote work is becoming much more common in today’s connected world. Tech pros across the country are demanding more remote work options and are choosing remote jobs because of the flexibility they provide. On the employer side of the equation, remote work can actually be more effective. According to Gallup, employees who spent 60 to… Read more »
How to Save Time and Money on Your IT Hiring Process
Great IT employees are expensive to find, and bad hires significantly eat into the bottom line. The longer a search and the more misaligned the candidate, the more money your company wastes. Follow these strategies to save time and money on your IT hiring process without sacrificing quality. Build Better Job Descriptions Attracting qualified candidates… Read more »
Five Most In-Demand Skills for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineers need to have exceptional technical skills in order to succeed. These skills are critical for a job that requires precision but they are not the only factors for success. Today, recruiters and hiring managers are looking for more than just math, computer and science acumen. Soft skills impact your ability to work well… Read more »
How to Recruit Strong Defense Engineers
There is a well-documented STEM talent shortage in the US and that shortage has impacted the defense industry. It has never been more challenging to source and recruit top engineering talent. Not only is the number of engineering graduates not matching the number of open jobs each year, but defense contractors and government agencies must… Read more »