The Value of Networking: Why It’s Worth Your Time
There’s a time-worn adage in the business world: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” While that statement may be somewhat exaggerated, it certainly carries a measure of truth. Without having the right contacts, even the most qualified job candidates may struggle to find suitable roles; and even the best companies to work for may struggle […]
LinkedIn Profile Best Practices: 6 Steps To Get Noticed
LinkedIn is one of the best social media platforms for candidates to use in their job search. With millions of members across the world, it is a powerful resource for networking, with connections and hiring managers in virtually any industry. Of course, as with any tool, LinkedIn is only as effective as its user. How […]
Cover Letters: What Hiring Managers Should Look For
Cover letters may not be quite as common as they once were. However, reports of the cover letter’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. While many think they have gone the way of landlines and cable — “outdated” or “not necessary” — a well-written cover letter can be very impactful for any hiring manager who wants […]
What Hiring Managers Look for in Your Resume and How You Can Stand Out
Are you about to enter the workforce for the first time? Or are you looking for a mid-career change? Either way, your resume is one of the most valuable assets you can own during your job search. A well-written resume can leave a favorable first impression on a prospective employer and highlight key reasons why […]
6 Important Things To Look For When Reviewing Candidate Resumes
Hiring the right candidate for an open position is one of the most challenging tasks there is in today’s business world. Simply reviewing candidate resumes can be overwhelming. For example, one study found that online job openings receive an average of 250+ resumes for each listing; IT openings receive an average of 386. That’s 386 different candidates […]
6 Practical Job Search Tips From a Recruiter
Right now is an excellent moment in time to begin a job search — especially if you’re looking for a tech job. There are certainly plenty of positions open, with one study citing a 13.8 percent attrition rate among IT professionals, and another study projecting that annual employee turnover in the United States will likely […]
Improving Retention: How To Retain Your Top Talent
It’s a real challenge in today’s market to retain top talent — either in the IT sector, or anywhere else. For instance, Forrester reports that IT organizations are facing a 13.8 percent attrition rate, while the demand for tech talent “maintains a frenetic pace.” (Translation: there’s a huge need for IT professionals, and not enough […]
Ready to Launch Your Job Search? Why Now is the Perfect Time.
Are you fresh out of school, ready to take on your first job? Or maybe you are a seasoned professional who’s considering a mid-career transition, and want to explore the job market? In either case, you couldn’t pick a better time than right now to start your job search. This is what Andrew Doyle, the […]
7 Steps to an Efficient Hiring Process [Spoiler Alert: Timing is Everything!]
An efficient hiring process is more important now than ever. Though job markets were tumultuous throughout the majority of 2020, the new year has brought steady growth to a number of areas, particularly in Information Technology (IT). In the US, the tech industry has seen strong job growth thus far in 2021, and the Bureau […]
5 Tips for Tech Candidates in Today’s Hot Job Market
For tech candidates seeking new job opportunities, there has not been this HOT of a market since the .com tech bubble over 20 years ago. With a whopping 245,500 new tech jobs projected to enter the market this year alone, tech candidates have quite a few options to choose from. While opportunities are plentiful, however, […]
