Not Actively Looking for an IT Job? You Should Still be Working With a Recruiter

The IT job market is hot, so chances are a technical recruiter or two has probably reached out to you. And maybe you thanked them and said you’re not actively searching for a job. Or maybe you’re trying to decide whether or not you should respond to their message. Aren’t you interested in knowing what’s […]

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Three Tips for Hiring Discreetly

Have you ever had to replace a current employee who isn’t working out, but need him or her to continue working until you find a suitable replacement? Or had to hire for a new division, but had to do so on the down-low since the company hadn’t made those plans public? Chances are, you’ll face […]

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Casting a Wide .Net: These Developers Are in High Demand

As the third quarter of 2012 began, CareerBuilder.com listed 13,971 open jobs for .Net developers. Despite an average annual salary of $85,863 and top salaries that achieve six figures, employers are struggling to fill these positions. Here’s a closer look at the dynamics behind hiring .Net developers right now – and why they are such […]

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Failure to Anticipate IT Staffing Needs – Just Don’t Do It

While strategic workforce planning has gradually been gaining importance in the business world, IT departments—so often on the cutting edge of things—seem to be lagging behind. A November 2011 survey of IT executives by TEKSytems found that most—nearly 62%—only planned ahead for the next four to six months. Fewer than 20% had plans for staffing […]

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