General IT

What to Look For in Your Next Software Developer

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Sometimes, finding the perfect candidate isn’t easy. We’ve been staffing software developers for 20 years and know what success means to your business. We put together a list of some of the must have traits to look for in your next hire. Big picture thinking Software developer’s need to have…

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Highest Paying Information Technology Jobs

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Staffing Information Technology positions for over 20 years now, we have seen how fast things change.  With technology always evolving, the future is never certain. The US Bureau of Labor projected the top 30 fastest growing careers in 2016, and Software Engineers, Database Administrators, System & Data analysts were among them….

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How to Obtain More IT Skills

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“How do I make myself more marketable in a job market where the amount of qualified candidates outweighs the number of available jobs?” This is a common question I am asked by Information Technology professionals seeking employment almost every day. Although there are numerous ways to become more marketable and…

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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…

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3 Current Trends in the IT Marketplace

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As we enter the end of the third quarter of 2014 I’d like to review some of the trends we’ve seen in the  Information Technology Marketplace thus far. One thing is for sure; companies are looking for versatility in candidates while seeking the most bang for their buck.  The combination of…

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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…

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Participation Request for Hiring Manager Survey

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At EDI Staffing, we take pride in our ability to help hiring managers find the perfect candidate. Whether you are seeking a single supplemental IT resource, candidates for a direct hire position, or a team of skilled individuals, we can always help on short notice.  We invite you to participate…

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Wayne’s World: IT and EDI Insights

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Observations, Opinions, and Musings from the Woods of Maine Greetings to all of our readers, Summer, or Construction Season, as we call it in Maine, is finally upon us! We continue to see an uptick in IT and EDI related positions, be they contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement.  EDI Staffing,…

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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…

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So You Got a New Job. Now What?

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Landing a new job is hard enough and there is certainly no lack of valuable resources to help you successfully through the process of readying your resume, having a great interview and negotiating for a perfect opportunity, but your efforts don’t end when you open up that shiny offer letter…

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