What matters most when it comes to landing an IT job – experience or education (degrees/certificates)? While opinions abound, the most honest answer really is “it depends”. Here are some of the factors that can determine which one is most valuable to your IT career. 1) The type of job. Obviously, entry-level applicants are not […]
Read moreAccording to a June 2012 study by The Conference Board, only 47% of Americans are happy at their jobs. In fact, to find the last time that a majority of Americans were satisfied at work, you’d have to go all the way back to 2005, when 52% of US employees reported being happy in the workplace. […]
Read moreEveryone’s got at least one skeleton in their career closet – a job that for whatever reason just didn’t work out. But leaving a job under duress can open the door to some very dicey questions when it comes to interviewing for your next position. Here are five techniques to help diffuse the situation – […]
Read moreIf you’re between IT jobs, there are plenty of ways to spend your time. Obviously, you should prepare a solid resume, and be diligent in your job search efforts. But what happens when the resume is written, the networks are established, the interviews are happening – but you’re still not getting a job? According to […]
Read moreThe results are in, and a VOICE was heard loud and clear – Triumph Services has the best company website in the staffing industry, according to the American Staffing Association. Sponsored by industry giant CareerBuilder, the ASA Staffing VOICE awards are a national competition that recognizes the best member communications campaigns in 16 different categories, […]
Read moreAs the line between office and home continues to blur, organizations find themselves facing a dilemma. While a mobile workforce can boost productivity, it has become a technological challenge. As one IT manager explains, “It became clear our corporate-owned, BlackBerry-only mobile policy was no longer fulfilling the mobile demands of our employees. As the consumer […]
Read moreNo matter how tight the job market, there will always be competition for top talent. Wining and dining may not be the recruiting standard anymore, but this select group still has a full contingent of suitors vying for their attention. So how can you break through the clutter and get noticed? Geek Speak – The […]
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