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Trends for Women in Tech Careers

May 31, 2019 in IT Candidates

 

This past Women’s History Month, big tech companies loudly and proudly touted their support for women. Google partnered with UN Women to share stories of women’s rights activists around the world. Facebook hosted an event focused on notable women in tech, and Twitter asked influencers to share stories of inspirational women. Those gestures were welcome, […]

 

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Help Your Tech Team Unplug and Achieve Work-Life Balance

May 24, 2019 in IT Clients

 

Tech pros often suffer from burnout. IT jobs are stressful, most tech teams are stretched beyond their limits and IT pros rarely work a standard nine-to-five schedule. It is extremely important to help tech pros achieve better work-life balance so they can manage stress and prevent the burnout that so often leads to turnover. Why […]

 

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The Top 5 Growing Fields in Engineering

May 17, 2019 in Engineering Candidates

 

Thinking about a career in engineering? Engineering is diverse, covering a range of fields and specializations and it can be overwhelming to decide on a path. With so many choices available, it is important to consider the fields that are poised to experience the most growth over the next 5-7 years. Petroleum Engineering Petroleum engineers […]

 

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What Kind of Culture Do Engineers Look For?

May 10, 2019 in Engineering Clients

 

When building an engineering team, company culture matters. A positive culture fosters collaboration, efficiency, productivity and support. A great culture also offers a competitive advantage when recruiting new engineers. So, what kind of culture do engineers typically look for? Supportive Independence No one likes to be micromanaged and no one enjoys working for a company […]

 

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Time Management Strategies for IT Professionals

April 26, 2019 in IT Candidates

 

If you work in tech, you know there are never enough hours in the day to complete everything. Or are there? Imagine how much time you could reclaim if you could cut out the constant din of office distractions. Here are some strategies you can use to reduce those distractions and manage your time like […]

 

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How to Show Your IT Team Appreciation

April 19, 2019 in IT Clients

 

There is a famous scene from the show Mad Men that includes this exchange between ad exec Don Draper and his protégée Peggy Olson, who was on the verge of quitting: Don: It’s your job. I give you money, you give me ideas. Peggy: And you never say thank you! Don: THAT’S WHAT THE MONEY […]

 

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A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Engineer

April 12, 2019 in Engineering Candidates

 

Manufacturing engineers ensure that products are made on time, correctly, and meet quality standards. They are the bridge between product design and the final product. But how, exactly, does a manufacturing engineer spend the day? No Day is “Typical” for a Manufacturing Engineer While engineers have a list of things to do each day, no […]

 

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What Makes a Good Engineering Manager?

April 5, 2019 in Engineering Clients

 

Engineering managers must lead and inspire their teams to do their best work every day. Their leadership has a direct impact on how productive, efficient, engaged and successful their people are as they move through a project. So, what traits should you look for to identify a good engineering manager? Humility Humility can often be […]

 

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