Recruiters 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 moreEmployees getting picked for a long jury trial. A family emergency that keeps someone out for weeks. Or an abrupt departure without two weeks’ notice. It’s the stuff that IT managers’ nightmares are made of – and far too often, those bad dreams become an even scarier reality. The solution to getting a good night’s sleep? […]
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 moreJob applicants spend a lot of time answering questions during interviews. Good job applicants spend time asking questions during interviews as well. Really good job applicants, however, don’t stop asking questions even after they have received an offer. While it’s easy to get excited because “they want me”, thinking things through carefully can help protect […]
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