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How to Successfully Transition Into a Tech Career: A Guide

April 12, 2022 in Career Tips, News

 

Information technology is among the most in-demand, lucrative and rewarding fields. If you are considering shifting into one of the many potential careers in technology, chances are you’re making a smart move. But “tech careers” is a very broad category. Take some time to determine which information technology career path is right for you. Here’s […]

 

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Contract Positions vs Permanent Placement: Which is Better for My IT Career?

August 19, 2021 in News

 

Whether you’re an IT professional who is newly out of college or simply looking for a change, you might wonder whether it’s better to take contract work or seek a permanent placement. Both options have their own pros and cons, depending on your short-term and long-term goals. Here’s what you should know. Contract Work If […]

 

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Robotics in 2021: What Can We Expect in the Near Future?

February 5, 2021 in Mostly for Fun, News

 

The COVID-19 pandemic put all aspects of our daily lives to the test. Perhaps nowhere was this as obvious as in the overstressed supply chains and product shortages experienced by retailers. These constraints are likely to guide robotics development and implementation in 2021. Here are some things to look for as robotics enters a new […]

 

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Top Technology Trends in 2021 to Prepare For

December 30, 2020 in News

 

A new year always brings about exciting new developments in technology. As we put 2020 behind us and look forward to a (hopefully) better year ahead, these are some of the trends to watch for in the tech industry.   Top Technology Trends in 2021 Finally, 5G  We’ve heard about the arrival of 5G for years, but it wasn’t until the pandemic of 2020 […]

 

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Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job

August 28, 2020 in News

 

We have all had fleeting thoughts of quitting our jobs now and then, but there are times when that feeling keeps nagging at you to the point that you wonder whether it’s finally time to make a move. Here are signs that it’s definitely time to start looking for a new job.   You Are Unhappy Most Every Day   If you […]

 

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David Cohen Promoted to Vice President of Business Development

March 20, 2020 in News

 

PEAK Technical Staffing is proud to announce the promotion of David Cohen to Vice President of Business Development for our Silicon Valley/ Santa Clara Office. David will act as a general manager, and will oversee all sales and recruiting activity for the Northern California region. David brings more than 12 years of expertise as a […]

 

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ContractTECH Staffing has been acquired by PEAK Technical Staffing, USA.

July 26, 2019 in News

 

PEAK specializes in recruiting engineers and is a leader in the technical staffing industry with over 50 years of service. PEAK has over 50 specialized engineering recruiters in offices across the country ready to help you find the best people and accomplish great things. Although John Poston will no longer be a part of ContractTECH […]

 

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Six Tactics to Find Engineers

September 19, 2018 in Engineering Clients, Hiring Advice, News

 

It is hard to find engineers and technical candidates. The unemployment rate for architecture and engineering occupations nationwide has fallen to 1.3% from 2.2% from a year earlier, and the trend is downward. The National Federation of Independent Business reports that: Job creation plans and unfilled job openings both set new records. The percentage of small business owners saying […]

 

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How to Attract Top Engineering Talent

March 4, 2013 in News, Staffing Industry Trends, Tips for CEOs, Tips for Engineering Contractors, Tips for Engineering Managers, Tips for Hiring Managers

 

Sell the merits of your project to win the services of hot engineering contractors By: Leslie Stevens-Huffman With the market for engineering talent heating up, an experienced contractor may have several irons in the fire by the time they meet with you. In fact, a remarkable 86 percent of IT/engineering workers who participated in a […]

 

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