Finding the Next Gig
What to Look for in an IT Manager
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The IT Manager is arguably one of the most valuable assets to a company. Beyond technical skills, here are the 5 most wanted traits in an IT manager: Adaptability The IT world is constantly changing. Nowadays, you should look for an employee who can adapt quickly and maintain productivity. Hiring…
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
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Having watched two close friends go through an agonizing job search over the last six months, and hearing various stories from candidates I work with, I felt an article on age discrimination in hiring might be timely. In a struggling economy, employment discrimination claims tend to rise, as job seekers…
How to Use Social Media to Find Your Next Job
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Nowadays, employers and recruiters are searching outside of job boards to find the ideal candidate. They’re using tools like TalentBin, tweeting job openings and even searching Instagram for active and passive candidates. Limiting yourself strictly to professional networks also limits your job pool. Not only are hiring managers using social media to…
How to Know When it’s Time for a New Job
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Life happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Too often we find ourselves in a mundane routine and without realizing it, 10 years have gone by and nothing has changed; you’ve stopped feeling. Depending on when you start and end your career, about 1/3 of your life is…
Submittal & Interview Process Red Flags
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Anyone that has been in recruiting long enough knows that feeling: The awful pit in your stomach when you just know a candidate is about to sabotage you, themselves, and your company or client. The art of securing a new position doesn’t begin at the interview process as some might…
5 Tips For a Strong List of References
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You aced the interview and received verbal confirmation that the manager wants you on the team. The company will be making you an offer. A day goes by and you receive notification from the company’s HR department: We are excited for you to join our team and have begun…
I Beg You, Do Not Ask These Interview Questions
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So you’ve asked a bad question during an interview? Yea, we all have. Lets Be honest…going on an interview ranks as one of the more nerve-racking experiences we face during our careers. Sweaty palms before you shake the hiring manager’s hand? We’ve been there. Once a company brings…
IT Salaries in the backyards of NFL Training Camp
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With our favorite NFL teams gearing up for the 2014 training season, we’ve put together a basic report of IT salaries for some of the top positions we staff, right in their backyards. The below data includes the median for the full-time IT salaries of each position. The results of…
How the World Cup Applies to Your Job Search
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Whether you are in the career of your dreams or seeking a new job, we can all relate to “pass, shoot, miss”. You’ve passed on one opportunity, gone for another, and found out they went with a different candidate. In some instances, you shoot and you’re lucky enough to get it in…
Ten Reasons Why You Need a Recruiter
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If you are like most job seeking professionals, you may be having trouble landing the “right” job. Nowadays, you are competing with various applicants, regardless of the position, rank or field. It’s getting increasingly difficult to impress employers with very little interaction and the growing rate of applications. So what do…