At the start of the new year, many employees closed up shop at their home offices and headed back to in-person office work, some for the first time in close to two years. Whether you’re making your way back to a full-time work schedule or a hybrid blend of remote and...
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Preparing for your tech job interview
It’s that time of the year again. Dust off your resume and start making those career dreams a reality. It’s a great time to kick off a search; the current job market is employee-driven and technology companies are offering competitive salaries and exceptional benefits...
How to know if it’s time to make a tech career move
As the new year approaches, you may be spending some time reflecting on the past year, personally and professionally. The challenges of the past couple of years have driven home the importance of a fulfilling career and put employees in the driver’s seat of choosing a...
Blueprint for a job announcement that hires top talent
A job announcement is truly the gatekeeper to top talent, and many organizations inadvertently keep highly qualified candidates out by not investing time into creating a great one. The next time you have a position open up, instead of recycling the same announcement...
Eliminating hurdles to the job application process
Today’s job market is not only competitive but also employee driven, which means that the ball is often in the candidate’s court. In general, employers are finding that the hiring process requires a little bit more elbow grease to connect with qualified candidates on...
Keeping the hiring momentum going through the holidays
Recruitment efforts during the holidays can be a necessary evil; you may feel like you’re not making any progress or feel inclined to check out yourself, but this is actually the best time of the year to lay a foundation for hiring. Before you switch into holiday...
How to use panel interviews to hire the right person
Many good managers include their team in the interview process when bringing on someone new; it’s a fantastic way to be inclusive and makes a lot of sense. After all, your team members will be the ones working right alongside the candidate so why wouldn’t you want...
Interview tip: Send a thank you note to your interviewer
In a competitive job market, it’s imperative to set yourself apart from fellow applicants. While a job position may be top of mind for you, let’s consider the context. For the average open position, an employer will often receive upward of hundreds of initial...
How to reassure employees as uncertain back-to-school season begins
As the back-to-school season kicks into high gear, you are likely feeling the effects of it in your workplace. Along with the excitement of kids returning to in-person instruction, employees may be carrying feelings of uncertainty and extra stress at the backs of...
Retain Key Staff by Career-Pathing
Published: February 15, 2021 By: Evelyn Milani Keep great people by being aware of promotional opportunities and inherent qualities As a recruiter, a large majority of the candidates I interview say that they want to make a career change so they can "grow in their...
New Remote Employee? Optimize Onboarding-Assign an Ambassador
By: Evelyn MilaniTrusted Recruiting Expert for Technology Talent-It's Who You KnowPublished on February 8, 2021 Just like a first date, first impressions make a big impact- A new employee is formulating their opinion of the company and their new role from day one....
Don’t Let _________Get In the Way of Accomplishing Your Goals
Life happens- There is no need to take your eye off the ball. Twenty four years ago, the last day at work in the corporate staffing industry before launching my business InfoSYS, I broke my ankle playing soccer with my son. I hobbled in to the house and said to my...