Key Elements of Your Post-Interview Follow-Up
At this point in your career, you surely understand the importance researching, practicing and preparing for job interviews. You’ve learned the more preparation you put in, the better you’ll do in the hot seat. But how much do you think about the work you’ll put in after the interview is over? Professional follow-up is critical… Read more »
Job Hunting Strategies: Land Your Dream IT Position
The IT job market is competitive and sometimes even a bit cutthroat. Hiring managers often receive hundreds of resumes – or more – for a single open position. This can lead to a lot of frustration among job seekers. If you are on the job hunt, use these important strategies to land your dream IT… Read more »
What Soft Skills Do Engineers Need for Success?
When it comes to landing your dream engineering job, your technical skills matter a great deal. However, you can have the world’s most impressive resume and still not manage to receive a great offer. Employers are looking for more than just a list of skills when searching for engineering talent. They are also looking for… Read more »
Evaluating Candidates Based on Passion
“Passion” is a big buzzword in HR and staffing circles, but even if you’ve heard the word “passion” 100 times today, don’t write it off as a cliché. Passion is a critical trait that should not be overlooked when you’re hiring engineering professionals. Passionate engineers are focused, committed to quality and driven – traits that… Read more »
Are You Ready to Interview Your Interviewer?
IT job searches are extremely stressful, and because you are constantly being judged by hiring managers, it’s easy to forget that the process is a two-way street. Just as potential employers evaluate you for fit, you should also be evaluating the company and its culture for fit. Hiring managers use interview questions to learn more… Read more »
Having Trouble Sourcing Top IT Professionals?
The battle for top IT talent is intense and shows no signs of slowing any time in the future. Demand for high-level technical skills is on the rise and at the same time, the tech skill gap across the U.S. is widening. If you are having trouble sourcing top IT professionals for your organization, it’s… Read more »
Is Your Social Presence Helping or Hurting Your Chances of Getting Hired?
As a professional engineer, you probably know it’s best to keep your personal social media profiles private. However, there are ways employers can scan the internet for images, comments and other areas of your social footprint to get a feel for who you are as a person. If you’re looking for a new job, it’s… Read more »
How Is Generation Z Changing Hiring?
Just when you finally figured out what millennials were looking for in an employer, Generation Z started entering the workforce. This generation is beginning to graduate, and hiring managers need to understand some important things about Generation Z if they want to be able to attract and retain this new breed of young engineering talent.… Read more »
Managing an Effective Workplace
It takes a lot of time, effort and skill to manage a team of full-time employees. But how well are you managing your team when you bring in short-term IT consultants and subject matter experts? Many companies rely on IT consultants to help manage workload and deliver projects on time, but not everyone knows how… Read more »
Is Your Workforce Distracted?
According to research from Deloitte, 21st–century workers check their cell phones up to 150 times a day, and those 150 actions create stress, distraction and reduced productivity during the workday. Today’s employees are overworked and more distracted than ever before, and Deloitte estimates that nearly $10 million is lost every year from mid-size companies thanks… Read more »