If you are like most managers who hire for IT, you’ve struggled to find top talent over the last several years. If you’ve been spinning your wheels using the same tactics over and over, an effective way to close skill gaps and overcome hiring challenges is to work with IT contractors. These skilled professionals are […]
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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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If you were to poll 100 engineers and ask whether certifications are valuable to their careers, you’d walk away with a variety of answers. The problem is that is can be difficult to determine whether a certification led to a promotion or a step forward, but most engineers who do have certifications credit those credentials […]
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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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Today, software engineers are in high demand and unemployment in the field is around one percent. That’s great news for engineers because it means employers are pulling out all the stops to attract top talent. If you are a software engineer, however, don’t assume that employers will bang down your door or drop promotions into […]
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If you hire for IT roles, you’ve probably experienced the recruiting and hiring challenges that have plagued the industry for years (and that will continue for the foreseeable future). If you are relying on traditional, reactive recruiting where you wait for job seekers to come to you after you post an opening, recruiting will continue […]
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What should you do if a recruiter offers you your dream job – but it’s only for a couple of months? Contract roles can be exciting and they can be a great way to accelerate your career, get out of a rut or simply try new things without making a full-time commitment. So, should you […]
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A new employee’s first few days on the job will determine how they feel about working for you and how long they stay with your company. A poor (or nonexistent) onboarding experience will almost always lead to turnover within the first year. To set up new engineers for success, develop a strong onboarding process that […]
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Remote work is becoming much more common in today’s connected world. Tech pros across the country are demanding more remote work options and are choosing remote jobs because of the flexibility they provide. On the employer side of the equation, remote work can actually be more effective. According to Gallup, employees who spent 60 to […]
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