Are you looking for a career change in 2022? Information technology (IT) can be a great choice! With a relatively low bar to entry (typically a high school diploma and some familiarity with programming languages), it’s a field that you can work your way up in as you gain skills, education, and experience. Here are […]
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Are you ready to hire an IT executive? There is a world of difference between a management position and the executive suite, so you’ll need to be careful in making your hiring decision. Here are some things that you absolutely must look for in your next IT executive. Tech Skills It should go without saying […]
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Hiring IT professionals can be tough, especially if you’re not technically inclined. You may be unsure where to find them, how to recruit them, how to vet them, and even what questions to ask when you interview them. These challenges and others can lead to a sea of unqualified candidates. Here are some common mistakes […]
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In most modern offices, IT employees work in teams. Often these teams are cross-departmental, requiring IT workers to communicate and collaborate with those who may be very different from themselves. But how can you tell if an IT candidate will be a strong team player? Here are a few ideas. Check Their Resume A person’s […]
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Unemployment for tech workers has been well below the national average for nearly a decade and each year the market gets even more competitive. Companies have been forced to work harder to attract and retain IT talent and salaries have been steadily increasing. If you are an IT professional looking to grow your career, now […]
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Turnover is an expensive problem for engineering teams. It can cost anywhere from one to two times an employee’s salary to replace them. The higher up or the engineer is on the ladder or the more specialized their role is, the more costly it becomes to replace them. Here are five tips to help you […]
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IT contracting and consulting is an extremely popular career choice for tech pros today. It offers flexibility, the opportunity to work on exciting projects, and often delivers a bigger paycheck. However, it can also turn your resume into a long and confusing document. Resumes should be concise, but they also must provide a snapshot of your career […]
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Turnover in the tech sector is high and it can cost your company tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in lost productivity and recruitment costs. While you can’t eliminate all turnover, you can slow it down significantly by giving IT talent what they want and need to thrive. Pay Them Well You […]
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It has been an exciting decade for the automotive industry, thanks to the rapid pace of innovation. Fully electric cars have become much more affordable and accessible, and we now share the road with autonomous vehicles. Engineers have led the way in this innovation, and professionals who are looking for a career in an exciting industry […]
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Attracting top IT talent in today’s market is no easy feat. But when your hiring process is complex, disorganized or long and drawn out, it can cost you top candidates. Is your hiring process scaring away IT talent? Poor Job Descriptions A job posting should give a potential applicant a good feel for the job, but you have to […]
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