Although information technology continues to be a hot industry in a tough employment market, you still have to remember: “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” Your skills may be top-notch, but you might be sabotaging your chances if your business etiquette isn’t up to par. What do you need […]
Read moreAccording to a recent Robert Half Technology survey of company managers across North America, the top ten terms that need to be retired from IT résumés include “hard worker”, “self-starter”, “team player”, “highly qualified”, “dynamic”, “problem solver”, “reliable”, “familiar with”, “flexible” and “people person”. Instead of trotting out these overused, shopworn phrases, stock your résumé-writing […]
Read moreRecruiters are people, too. Treat them well, and you’ve got a great ally in your job search. Treat them poorly, and you’ve shut the door on potential opportunity. Here’s how to stay on their good side. 1) Don’t Lie. Reputation is a recruiter’s lifeblood, and if you misrepresent your skills or experience, you’re putting their […]
Read moreTo be or not to be – essential, that is. Sure, being the “go-to guy” can provide a reassuring boost in job security. And in the IT industry, there are also financial rewards to becoming an expert in a hot technology. But nailing a niche can also put you in professional peril. How do you […]
Read moreIt might be hard to believe, but more than 65 million Americans who are looking for work have criminal records. Of course, not all offenses can or should prevent someone from being hired for a job, and in fact, federal rules about discriminating against applicants with a record have recently been tightened. But certain crimes […]
Read moreSucceeding in business takes more than just handling the job at hand. With few exceptions, you will be part of a team, and need to handle people as well. Strong connections with your co-workers can improve not only morale, but productivity, too. If you’re the new kid on the block, or even just realize that […]
Read moreOne of the toughest things about hiring IT professionals is how fast key technologies evolve – today’s “hot” can be tomorrow’s “not”. So what skills really set a top candidate apart from the rest? IT TechNewsDaily asked three experts for their take on IT hiring, and what they had to say might not only surprise […]
Read moreAccording to a recent article on Forbes.com, companies conduct performance appraisals for at least 93% of their salaried employees, most often on an annual basis. Yet only 85% of the companies surveyed feel that their current review process is even moderately effective. It’s time to review the review – and go beyond on the standard […]
Read moreEmployees leave – it’s a fact of professional life. Even if you’ve done your best to create a fabulous working environment, carefully hired those who fit well with your corporate culture, and have diligently implemented meaningful retention strategies, some employees will move on. Because of their expansive access to data and systems, IT department transitions […]
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