SQL is SGS (Still Going Strong!)

SQL, or Structured Query Language, is the power behind all relational databases, be it Oracle, IBM’s DB2, Microsoft’s SQL Server, or MySQL, an open source database. Its origins lie in 1970s IBM work, and according to ComputerWeekly.com, “SQL has remained in constant high demand despite the decline and fall of some RDBMS (relational database management […]

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Salary Sticklers: What to Do if a Candidate Rejects Your Offer

Nothing is more frustrating for IT hiring managers than investing a great deal of time finding the perfect job candidate, only to get snagged on salary differences. Naturally, employers want to be as economical as possible, while employees want to maximize their earning potential. Here’s what you can do when salary becomes a sticking point. […]

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How to Attract IT Recruiters on LinkedIn

If there was an industry event where nine out of 10 people attending could help you find a great job, wouldn’t you be there? Well, the party is at LinkedIn – where, according to IT recruiting company JobVite, 87% of recruiters surveyed planned to search for candidates. Of course, just hanging out on LinkedIn isn’t […]

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