IT Staffing entries

10 Questions Smart Software Developers Ask in Job Interviews

Smart software developers can have their pick of choice jobs. It's important to assess the fit when interviewing for new positions, so you can find the best job. These 10 questions help you learn more about the role of developers within the organization, the company's commitment to implementing new technologies, and the level of support for developers. Smart software developers know what questions to ask in an IT job interview. Learn what to ask—and what to listen for in the answer—to gauge whether a position really lines up with your goals. 1. Are you Agile or Agile-ish? With agile, does [...]

By |April 16th, 2018|IT career planning, IT Recruiting, IT Staffing, Software Development, Thought Leaders|0 Comments
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Develop Soft Skills to Further Your Tech Career

According to an article published by Harvard Extension School, struggling to advance in an IT career might not end only by gaining technical expertise. A Harris poll conducted on hiring managers revealed that soft skills are valued by a good 77 percent employers. On the other hand, over 25 million online job listings were analyzed by Burning Glass Technologies and the results revealed that one in four skills most sought by employers are soft skills. When you get you graduate from your grad school and consider yourself to be well qualified to tap into the job market, the many [...]

By |April 12th, 2018|IT Recruiting, IT Staffing|0 Comments
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6 Questions to Ask a Potential Cyber Security Hire [INFOGRAPHIC]

TITLE: 6 Questions to Ask a Potential Cyber Security Hire Are You Getting Into The Industry On Purpose Or On Accident? This will tell you something about their initiative What Are Some Current Industry Trends You’ve Been Following? They do not have to be the same ones you follow. They should have some type of answer. What Type of Security Initiatives Did You Bring Forth In Your Last Job? Ask for specifics. Does the answer makes sense. Does it sound current? What Do You Perceive As The Biggest Hacks Of The Last Year? And What Could Those Companies Have [...]

By |April 11th, 2018|CyberSecurity, infographics, IT Recruiting, IT Staffing|0 Comments
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6 Ways to Identify a Tech Leader

Change is one of the most telling signs of the technological world. Companies that do not keep up with the “change” are either sold to giants or end up filing for bankruptcy. This is why identifying the tech leader is necessary for an IT based firm. Employees who take the initiative and show commitment to their work are easily distinguishable. This culture can only prosper if the company promotes intrapreneurship and invests in employee ideas. Especially for a department that has to keep up with an industry that experiences change on the constant. Leaders take initiative and posses a [...]

By |April 9th, 2018|IT Recruiting, IT Staffing, Thought Leaders|0 Comments
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How To Get a Better Tech Job

If you are stuck inside an IT department that you took right after you graduated from university and feel like you are not going anywhere, you are not alone. Many people find themselves locked down because of that hasty decision they made at a certain point in life. Fresh graduates are on top of the list. Lack of experience and the dread of mounds of student loans to pay, compels most of people to grab the first chance at a salary they can get. There are numerous other software engineers who are stuck in unfulfilling jobs that are a [...]

By |April 5th, 2018|IT Recruiting, IT Staffing|0 Comments
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