How To Write a Job Description That Wins Top Talent in 7 Steps
Attracting top talent should be a priority for any company. The job description is one of the most important tools that can help achieve this goal. A well-crafted, compelling job description can pique the interest of qualified candidates and encourage them to apply to your organization. Of course, writing an exceptional job description is easier […]
Tech Hiring is Evolving Rapidly. Learn How To Adapt.
The job market is constantly changing, and tech hiring seems to be evolving rapidly. In fact, it sometimes appears to have multiple trends that contradict one another. For example, some large tech companies have recently laid off a sizable percentage of their workforce. At the same time, there is still a significant shortage of available […]
IT Hiring in 2023: Key Trends Employers Must Prepare For
It’s important for employers to periodically take stock of their IT hiring process and see where improvements can be made. This is especially vital as market conditions continue to change. The strategies and techniques that attracted top talent in the past may not be as effective in the present. The start of a new year […]
Job Interview Tips for the Interviewer (+11 Must-Ask Questions)
Hiring the right employees for your organization is both vitally important and a highly challenging. It’s key that you identify candidates with the right skills and qualities to not only perform their duties effectively, but also fit into the culture your company is trying to foster. Of course, the only way to accomplish this goal […]
Webinar Explains How To Attract and Retain a High-Performing Team
The Doyle Group recently hosted a webinar on “How to Attract and Retain a High-Performing Team During Uncertain Times.” Founder and Managing Partner Andrew Doyle covered key findings from The Doyle Group’s Q3 economic climate survey, and explained in detail how companies are responding to the current climate and adapting their hiring practices in the […]
Finding Top Tech Talent Starts With the Interview: Review These Dos and Don’ts
In a tight, candidate-driven market, it’s important for hiring managers to maximize their opportunities for finding exceptional tech talent. One of the best ways to do so is to prepare for and conduct effective interviews. What are some key dos and don’ts to consider throughout the interview process? In the information below, we’ve listed interview […]
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’s the Best Hiring Option? FTE, Contract, Outsourcing….
Hiring skilled professionals is a critical aspect of any effective business plan. Of course, there are a number of factors that determine exactly what constitutes a “skilled professional” for your business. For instance, one of the most common dilemmas that employers face is what kind of professional they want to bring onboard for a specific role. What […]
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 […]
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 […]
