Naturally, you can’t lead an engineering team without top quality people skills and some strong technical knowhow. But that’s just the beginning. To become a truly excellent engineering manager, you’ll need to move beyond the basics. Here are some tips. Communicate Communication may be a basic skill, but it’s also the foundation for your entire […]
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Trying to find highly qualified engineering candidates can be a real challenge, but what do you do when you’re too successful? Having two strong options is a blessing, but how do you know which one to select? Here are a few tips to help you choose. Consider the Long Term Both engineering candidates may be […]
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Interviewing top-tier IT candidates can be tough, especially if you’re not an IT expert yourself. Fortunately, though, there are several questions you can ask to gauge both a candidate’s skills and how well he or she fits with your company culture. How Do You Keep Your Skills Up to Date? Tech continues to evolve at […]
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You’ve probably heard of branding, or the way that companies connect with their customers. But did you know that you can also build a personal brand? It could be just what you need to take your IT job search to the next level. Here’s what you should know. What Is Personal Branding? When you think […]
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Whether you’re new to the workforce or an accomplished IT professional, competition for top jobs can be stiff. To stand out from the pack, you’ll need to show off your skills and pull attention to yourself. Here are the best ways to get noticed by recruiters. Update Your Resume Technology isn’t the only aspect of […]
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If you’re trying to hire an engineer, you might feel like there simply aren’t any top-tier candidates out there. Too often, trying to fill engineering positions can feel like a complex math problem with no real solution. The truth is, though, that highly qualified engineers are out there, and with a few tweaks to your […]
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Hiring engineers can be tough, especially if you don’t happen to be an engineer yourself. Fortunately, with a bit of advance planning, it doesn’t need to be any harder than hiring anyone else. Here are some things you should look for when trying to choose the best engineers for your team. Technical Expertise Technical knowledge […]
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If you’re searching for a top quality IT candidate, you might wonder whether to take a look at GitHub, the well-known social coding site. Like so much in life, the answer is “it depends.” Here are some things to consider. What Is GitHub? GitHub is a sort of social media site for developers. They use […]
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Losing top candidates to your competition can be frustrating. You invest a lot of time and effort into screening potential new hires, only to have them go somewhere else at the last minute. Fortunately, the problem usually boils down to one of two issues, both of which are relatively easy to fix. Here’s what you […]
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Have you ever noticed that (COVID-19 pandemic notwithstanding) our lives tend to follow a seasonal rhythm? From spring break to summer vacation to cozy fall sweaters, we know what each season will bring. Companies also have their own rhythms, and hiring seasons are reasonably predictable. If you’re not hearing back about your engineering applications, you […]
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