Author: chad

How Can You Connect with an Interviewer?

September 15, 2017 in IT Candidates

 

Making a good impression and connecting with an interviewer is important so the hiring manager can get a feel for how you interact with others professionally. While it is important to prepare for an interview with research and practice, think about strategies to relate to the interviewer on a personal level. Start on the Right […]

 

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What Makes You the Top Candidate?

September 8, 2017 in Engineering Candidates

 

The engineering job market can be a competitive place, and you’ll be going up against many qualified candidates each time you apply for a position. If you’ve got your eye on a job, chances are a lot of other people have their eye on it, as well. Therefore, you must strategize effective ways to catch […]

 

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Make an Impression That Stands Out  

August 25, 2017 in IT Candidates

 

Preparing for an IT interview can be an all-consuming exercise as you brush up on your knowledge and prepare to be tested on your skills. Given the pressure, it’s easy to forget the interview is so much more than a showcase of your tech skills. Ultimately, people hire candidates they like and who make a […]

 

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5 Traits of Confident Employees – and Why Top Talent Needs Them

August 18, 2017 in IT Clients

 

When you’re on the hunt for skilled IT professionals, it’s easy to get hung up on evaluating technical skills. Experience and technical knowledge are important; however, it is also important to find candidates who have some important character traits like confidence. Confident employees tend to produce more and work at higher levels than people who […]

 

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Sell Yourself as a Top Engineering Candidate 

August 11, 2017 in Engineering Candidates

 

Engineers in all fields are in high demand, but make no mistake – competition in the job market is fierce. You will be competing with lots of talented professionals every time you go after a position, so it is critical to set yourself apart and sell yourself as a top engineering candidate from your resume […]

 

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Boost Your Team’s Productivity

August 4, 2017 in Engineering Clients

 

Staying productive in our hyper-connected world gets more difficult every day. Staying busy is easy, but keeping teams productive is the challenge. True productivity is the result of planning and focus. Use these strategies to start boosting your team’s productivity today. Encourage People to Turn Off Email Email is convenient, but it can be a […]

 

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Can Overconfidence Sabotage Your interview?

July 28, 2017 in IT Candidates

 

If you scour the advice handed out by professional IT recruiters and hiring managers, you’ll find nearly everyone notes how important confidence is in an interview. You never want to go into an interview giving off an air of desperation, nor do you want your nerves to get the best of you. However, walking into […]

 

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Making Resignation Announcements Easier for Your Team

July 21, 2017 in IT Clients

 

IT professionals quit jobs every day, and employers and employees alike know resignations come with the territory. Even so, resignations can cause turmoil on a team, especially if that team works well together and has a solid history of delivering results. People often wonder “what happens next”? They begin to stress about the added work […]

 

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How to Discuss Why You Left Your Last Position

July 14, 2017 in Engineering Candidates

 

No matter what your current employment status may be, in every job interview you go on, you can expect to be asked the reasons you left your last position or want to leave your current position.  Employers don’t ask this question in search of juicy gossip about competitors. They want to know if you left […]

 

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5 Soft Skills to Look for in Engineering Talent

July 7, 2017 in Engineering Clients

 

Engineering is all about technical skills, right? Yes, but that’s not the entire picture. Soft skills are just as important as technical skills when it comes to long-term success. Engineers don’t work in isolation. They must be able to navigate complex professional relationships, political landscapes and a multitude of egos and personalities. Let’s examine some […]

 

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