Author Archives: Dean Anderson

About Dean Anderson

Dean graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelors Degree in Business/Marketing and a minor in Psychology. Starting his career as a Business Analyst/Metro Reporter for Dun & Bradstreet, Dean changed careers in 1997 and entered the staffing industry via Aerotek/Maxim Group, serving as a technical recruiter with an IT emphasis. He joined EDI Staffing in 1998 as a technical recruiter, and later worked as a Regional Sales Manager, National Account Manager, and his current position of Vice President of Sales.

He has worked in offices for EDI Staffing in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and now in Austin, Texas. For 17 years, Dean helped clients across the nation, staffing IT departments for his clients, covering all IT positions across the spectrum.  Dean’s role as VP of Sales is to build relationships and develop new business with prospective clients across the US while managing our Director’s of Business Development.

Dean takes much pride in building these lifelong relationships with clients and enjoys getting to know each manager he works with both professionally and personally. Outside of work, Dean’s interest are golf, softball, movies, cooking, volunteering for Meals on Wheels, and spending as much time as he can with his family.

The Value of Top Notch Recruiters

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I’ve had the luxury of working with some phenomenal IT recruiters over the past 17 years. I’ve also had the misfortune of working with a few who just didn’t bring the professionalism or the skill necessary to be successful in this industry. So that begs the question: “What does a…

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Use of Staffing Agencies vs. a Managed Service Provider

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There is a trend in staffing where companies are frequently now outsourcing day-to-day management responsibilities.  This is usually referred to as a Management Service Provider.  This approach is used mainly to cut costs and improve operations.  I imagine for most clients, it does just that.  However, my experience when talking…

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Good Job Descriptions Come From Good Relationships

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I think there is a major difference in a “job order taker” and a true “relationship builder.” The difference in these two is monstrous and I believe strongly changes the quality of job descriptions you get from a client if they’re willing to work with you as an agency. Why…

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Technology Jobs Make Austin the New Silicon Valley

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I relocated to Austin from Boston ten years ago last month. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still a Bostonian at heart and always will be I’m sure.  However, in 2003 I felt the need to leave the snow, find a friendly sunny place, and expand EDI Specialists’ services in the…

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Social Media is Changing the Recruiting Game

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If you had asked me four to five years ago how I felt about social media, I probably would not have had a clue what you were talking about. If you had asked me the same question just two years ago, I would probably tell you I didn’t like it…

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