The national unemployment rate has dropped quickly following a massive rise in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing out 2021 at just 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But California’s unemployment rate has not followed suit, ending the year at 6.9%, the highest in the nation. Still, forecasters at both UCLA and […]
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You might think of ghosting or suddenly cutting off contact with no explanation as something that only happens in dating relationships. But it’s becoming more and more common among job applicants, especially during this time of major worker shortages. You can’t prevent it altogether. But there are some active steps you can take to reduce […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Writing IT job descriptions can feel overwhelming, especially for non-IT specialists. Fortunately, you can make your IT job postings stand out by cutting out most of the technical jargon and simply focusing on what candidates really want to know. Here are some tips. Describe the Company Finding the right fit is extremely important to most […]
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Interviewing engineers can be tough, especially if you don’t happen to be an engineer yourself. At times, it can even seem like they speak an entirely different language. Fortunately, there are some specific questions you can use to guide the interview and help you determine which engineering candidates should make the cut. Describe Your Most […]
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The Great Resignation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has made hiring more difficult overall. But many companies were struggling to attract and retain women in IT roles even before the pandemic. What are female tech specialists looking for, and how can you convince them to work for you? Here are some tips. Offer […]
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Are you ready to hire an IT executive? There is a world of difference between a management position and the executive suite, so you’ll need to be careful in making your hiring decision. Here are some things that you absolutely must look for in your next IT executive. Tech Skills It should go without saying […]
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The Bay Area, like the rest of the United States, is currently experiencing a hiring crisis, including San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Fremont, and Pleasanton areas. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to what some are calling the Great Resignation, as legions of employees quit their jobs. In a technical field such as engineering, […]
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If we’ve learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that everything we thought we knew can be upended in a moment. Your business is starting to emerge from a brutal year and a half. Now you might be ready to hire new workers. Take a moment to think about whether a temp-to-hire model is best […]
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