IT Candidates

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Job interviews are stressful situations, and IT consulting interviews can be more stressful than others. You’re often sitting across the table from a team of interviewers who are judging you and taking notes on everything you say. Given the pressure, it’s easy to forget that interviews are actually two-way streets. It is just as important […]

Congratulations, you received the job offer! Before you accept, however, it is critical to evaluate that offer to make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into and whether or not the offer aligns with your expectations.  Here are the things to consider before you say yes. Get It In Writing First and foremost, the […]

IT job searches can be extremely stressful. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career, get out of a bad working situation or you find yourself between jobs, you feel a sense of urgency. That urgency makes it easy to fall into the trap of thinking your job search is all about […]

To land a new job, you simply have to post your resume online and apply to job openings that meet your parameters, right? This strategy may work for some people, but for most, it leads to a lot of frustration. A winning job-search strategy is just that: a strategy. Landing your ideal job isn’t about […]

“Company culture” is a buzz phrase you have probably been unable to escape as you research consulting opportunities. Culture has become such a buzz not because it sounds catchy, but because it matters. The collective values, attitudes and behaviors of an organization have a major impact on employee success and satisfaction. Have you ever considered […]

If you are an IT professional actively looking for new opportunities, ask yourself this question: Would you rather be branded a “job seeker” or an “experienced professional”? You, like most IT pros, probably chose the latter. If you want to find and land your dream job with your dream employer, you have to create the […]