General IT

Announcing EDI Specialists’ Referral Program

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Studies show that referrals make great hires. Just consider these statistics: The highest quality candidates come from referrals More referrals are hired compared with any other candidate sources 70 percent of employers feel referral hires fit the company culture and values more than others Referral employees stay at companies longer…

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Free IT Job Description Review

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No matter the seniority level or position, job descriptions are a crucial part of the IT hiring process and serve a variety of purposes. Written job descriptions are intended to ensure that applicants understand the role they are applying for, as well as what they will be responsible for if…

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A Day in the Life of a Recruiter: Challenges in 2013

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When asked what I do for a living, naturally I reply that I am a recruiter. Many people respond by referring to me as a headhunter… if only it were that easy! Heads are plentiful, qualified IT candidates… not necessarily so. Some of the high-level IT opportunities that we work on have…

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What Not to Include on a Resume

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After being in the recruiting world for more than 15 years and having looked over thousands of resumes, I’ve come across many resumes containing information that should be left off a professional document. When writing (or rewriting) your resume, keep the following in mind as what not to include on…

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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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Compare Local and National IT Salaries for Free

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After almost two decades of staffing, one pain that we have helped lessen for our clients is defining IT salaries for their future hires. The job market is ever-changing, and there are many variables based on region, new skills and experience that must be considered when defining a salary range….

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Please, I’d Like Some More!

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I think all recruiters can agree that we’ve all felt a bit like little orphan Oliver begging for more gruel from time to time when dealing with submittal feedback. Follow-up from a hiring manager is just as vital (if not more vital) to finding the right person for a job…

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