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Make Feedback a Win-Win!
Many people have a negative perception of feedback. You might feel like it’s personal or worry that it means you’re doing something “wrong.” At a good company, though, feedback is actually highly beneficial. Without it, you may persist with ineffective habits, lack avenues to share innovative solutions, or feel your manager isn’t invested in your… Read more »
Maintaining the Spark: Strategies to Prevent Burnout in Software Engineers
Burnout is all too common among software engineers. These professionals work extremely hard, and the hours can be extended. But burned-out employees can’t perform at their best. They’re more prone to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, as well as physical ailments such as headaches and stomach disorders. Eventually, they may decide to… Read more »
Engineering Magnet: What Draws Talent to Philadelphia’s Growing Sector
Philadelphia boasts the second-largest university population in the United States, and it has become a key hub for startup tech companies. So it’s easy to see why engineers would be interested in the city. But with so many tech cities to choose from, why Philadelphia specifically? Here are a few important draws. Lower Cost of… Read more »
How to Level Up Your IT Firm in 2022
In the era of the Great Resignation, it’s no longer enough to be a great tech company. You also have to be a rockstar employer if you want to attract and retain top talent. Here are a few ways to level up your IT firm for 2022. Pitch Your Company…to Your Employees The people who… Read more »
Top Reasons to Consider a Job in IT in The New Year
Are you looking for a career change in 2022? Information technology (IT) can be a great choice! With a relatively low bar to entry (typically a high school diploma and some familiarity with programming languages), it’s a field that you can work your way up in as you gain skills, education, and experience. Here are… Read more »
Embracing Remote Engineering! 6 Tips to Recruit Employees You Can Trust
Hiring engineers can be challenging enough. But when you’re hiring for remote positions, you also have to be sure that you choose candidates who are up to the challenge. While many people love the idea of working from home, not everyone is self-directed enough to be successful. Here are 6 tips for recruiting trustworthy, hard-working… Read more »
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 »
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 »