Is COVID Changing the Job Market for Software Developers?

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every industry around the world. In the US alone, the unemployment rate reached 14.7% in April – an all-time high since 1948. The good news is that compared to other sectors and industries, the IT sector is coping reasonably well with the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Read on as we discuss how the job market for software developers is evolving during the pandemic. Demand for Software Developer Jobs Remains Strong Despite the number of people getting laid off in every industry, the demand for software developer jobs is still strong. As per [...]

By |October 5th, 2020|Better IT Hiring, IT career planning|0 Comments
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Hot Tech Skills are Still Hot

Do you want to pursue a career in Information Technology? With the pandemic forcing organizations to lay off employees, there is plenty of uncertainty regarding choosing a lucrative career path that provides you with sufficient growth opportunities as well as the financial security you desire. Unlike most industries that have suffered heavy losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the IT industry has fared relatively well. Let’s take a closer look at the changes witnessed by the industry in recent months and discuss the top IT skills that hiring managers are looking for. Industry Outlook: How Has the IT Industry Performed [...]

By |August 18th, 2020|Better IT Hiring, IT career planning|0 Comments
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Back to Work – Hiring in the 2020 Recovery

As organizations shift to the new normal and return to work, there has been a notable shift in hiring trends that are likely to remain in force for the remainder of 2020 and beyond. As a hiring manager, it’s more important than ever to ensure your organization is able to accommodate the shifting needs of candidates. This is vital to ensuring the long-term retention of top talents and achieving sustainable development. Read on as we discuss some of the top hiring trends for 2020. 1.     Determining In-demand Skills The first thing that hiring managers must ask themselves is which [...]

By |August 11th, 2020|Better IT Hiring, IT career planning|0 Comments
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Free Courses to Help Your IT Job Search

When we emerge from this COVID period, there will be a lot of job searches going on. If you are in this community of job seekers, it is best to spend some time getting prepped for the interview and job search process. Udacity is offering some FREE course about interview prep, resume writing and building your linkedin profile. Udacity offers several “nanodegrees”. A nanodegree is a combination of 2-4 courses. Each course designed to be completed in about a month of part-time effort. They are reasonably priced. Prices range from $1000 – just over $2K. They are offering some discounts [...]

By |April 22nd, 2020|Better IT Hiring, IT career planning|0 Comments
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How to Do a Better Video Interview

Recruiting practices and processes have changed a lot over the years. Thanks to the internet, tests and interviews are now conducted online to find the most suitable candidates for the job. This has made the entire process more convenient and flexible, both for the recruitment team as well as the candidates. Candidates can take their tests and interviews from virtually any location in the world. It prevents them from losing the opportunity of a lifetime just because they are not able to travel to the interview location. If you are in the IT or software industry and have been [...]

By |November 19th, 2019|Better IT Hiring, Interview Tips|0 Comments
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