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Mastering the Art of Video Interviewing in the Age of COVID-19

April 28, 2020 in Engineering Clients, Hiring Advice, IT Clients

 

Just because COVID-19 is forcing you to work from home, doesn’t mean you need to stop recruiting world-class talent for your engineering team. Thanks to an abundant supply of tools and online conferencing platforms, video interviewing is a viable option for engineering managers who are unable to meet candidates in person. Even better, companies that […]

 

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How to Keep Essential Employees Safe 

April 23, 2020 in Engineering Clients

 

In 2020, workplace safety has taken on a whole new meaning. While many employees are allowed to work from home, many jobs deemed essential provide no such option. Employees look to their company leaders to keep them safe, and many managers have been kept awake at night wondering if they are doing enough for their valued employees. Here are […]

 

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How to Find Top Talent for Specific Engineering Positions  

April 10, 2020 in Engineering Clients

 

It’s no secret that hiring engineers has become more of a challenge in recent years. There are serious skill and talent gaps in the market, and finding top talent for specific engineering positions can feel like an impossible puzzle to solve. Use these strategies to broaden your talent pool and find the right person for your engineering roles.   […]

 

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Benefits of Maintaining Strong Communication with Your Candidates Through a Crisis 

April 9, 2020 in Engineering Clients, IT Clients

 

Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. COVID-19 brought our economy to a grinding halt in March, and businesses are facing unique challenges. On one hand, millions of businesses were deemed “non-essential” and were forced to close their doors, putting them in danger […]

 

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Maneuvering Your Job Search through COVID-19 

April 7, 2020 in Engineering Candidates, IT Candidates

 

Right now, times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, and millions more still are left […]

 

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7 Interview Questions to Ask Any IT Candidate

April 3, 2020 in IT Clients

 

Finding the right people for your tech team isn’t always easy, but if you take the right approach, the interview process can help you identify the right people for your open roles. Many interview questions must pertain to the specifics of the job, but there are some important questions to ask IT candidates that will help you assess fit.  […]

 

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Why Your IT Project Fails and How You Can Prevent It

March 27, 2020 in IT Clients

 

As many as 25% of all IT projects fail. Another 25% don’t show measurable ROI and nearly 50% need rework before they are completed. Failed projects can take a big chunk out of the bottom line, so why do so many go sideways? Here are some of the biggest reasons why your IT projects fail […]

 

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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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5 of the Most In-Demand Engineering Positions of 2020

March 13, 2020 in Engineering Candidates

 

It is no secret that STEM fields like engineering are experiencing a shortage of talent. That’s excellent news for job seekers as it means a variety of opportunities and higher salaries. But some engineering fields are growing at a faster rate than others. Here are five of the most in-demand engineering positions of 2020.   Automation […]

 

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