IT Staffing entries

Top In-Demand Tech Skills in 2018 So Far

Skilled IT and technology employees are more in demand than ever before - -but learning more about the actual job market in 2018 and the most coveted certifications is a must for today’s job seeker. Technically skilled and experienced employees continue to be in demand for brands and organizations of all sizes, but which  actual skills are needed most? A look at some of the most in-demand applications, from Microsoft’s Azure to the robust JavaScript libraries offered by React, can reveal just what employers are looking for and what skills are most likely to get attention on a resume [...]

Ace that IT Interview Part 1 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Title: How to Ace that IT interview – Part 1 Key Takeaways: Remember they have pressure to make the right hire – You may feel pressure to get the job, but they mess up, the company loses money. Find out what you need to sell about yourself – Do some research and find out about their products and services. What technologies do they use for them? Ask good questions: • What is the background and characteristics that make people successful in this role? • What are the most important things to accomplish in this role? • What will make [...]

5 Innovation Myths Busted and Debunked

You can find plenty of research that supports the idea that companies need to innovate to keep growing and perhaps even to survive. You probably already know the story of how Blockbuster Video missed an opportunity and let Netflix disrupt the industry. The importance of innovation runs even deeper than a force for business growth. Scientific American talked about innovation as one human virtue that allowed our ancestors to advance from pretty feeble, hairless apes to the planet's dominant species. People found solutions to problems like fierce enemies, bad weather, and scarce resources in order to survive and thrive. [...]

How to Hire Tech Talent Faster [INFOGRAPHIC]

TITLE: How to Hire Tech Talent Faster  Key Takeaways: Modify Your Process – get things lined up to assess talent and interview quickly. Do not let it drag out for weeks Seek Help – Hire a recruiting company that looks for your talent needs Prepare the Right Job Description – do not just copy someone else’s. Think through what makes a successful candidate. Shortlist Wisely – know what the criteria are before you get candidates Set a Duration – Have a goal of reviewing a candidate within 10-15 business days. Schedule interviews, assessments and decisions committees within that timeframe [...]

Ways You Can Find Great Tech Talent

There has never been a more exciting time to work in the tech industry. Jobs that once seemed exhausting or best suited left to geeky computer professionals are now more in demand than ever before. For this reason, finding good candidates is not as hard. However, finding the top tech talent, both in terms of skill-set and culture can be a little overwhelming. Your HR department can do the best they can, but you cannot force talented people through your company's doors if you aren't utilizing the right hiring strategies. Listed below are 5 ways that will help optimizing [...]