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If you have struggled to build a strong IT staff over the years, battled what feels like continual turnover, and pulled your hair out over impossible-to-close skill gaps, know this: You aren’t alone. Today’s technical hiring landscape is a jungle. Competition is high, talent is hard to find and sometimes it’s even harder to keep. […]

Many professional engineers are trading their full-time jobs in favor of the flexibility of contract work. Contracting provides freedom and work-life balance that isn’t always achievable in a permanent position. If you are new to contracting, or if you’re considering making the switch, consider this advice for a successful career. Know What You Have to […]

When your team is under the gun to get a project done and you need to make sure you’ve got the best and brightest engineers on staff, you don’t always have to take on additional full-time employees. Engineering contractors have specialized experience you can tap into on a short-term basis to ensure your project runs […]

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 […]

We are operating in a tight IT talent market, and few organizations can afford to lose high-level employees. If you struggle with high attrition, you probably find yourself lagging behind your competitors in other areas, as well. Now is the time to stop struggling with turnover and start building and retaining a tech team that […]

A recruiter can be an effective tool in your engineering job search, instantly connecting you to opportunities that align with your talents and your career goals. The right recruiter can save you time and increase the chances you’ll land your dream job. However, if you want to reap the benefits of working with a top […]

The strategic use of engineering contractors can help you achieve organizational goals. However, adding a new person to a team can be a challenge. Group dynamics shift any time a new employee is brought on board, but when that person is only there for a few months, it can be an even more difficult dynamic […]

As a technical professional, how important is it to your career that you have a mentor? If you are accustomed to working independently it might not occur to you to enlist outside help. But you may be surprised what a mentor can do for your career. Consider these benefits of working with a mentor. Get […]

When you’re bringing on technical consultants, there are specific traits that set the top performers apart from average employees. Look for these specific skills and abilities to determine which candidates will bring the most to your organization. Consider these traits found among top performers. Results-oriented. In tech, it’s possible to endlessly tinker with a project […]

It’s no longer acceptable to have just one resume on file to send out whenever you learn of a new job opportunity. To succeed in today’s job market, you must tailor your resume and experience to specific job requirements. Hiring managers are not going to dig through your resume, drawing parallels between their needs and […]