The vast majority of businesses are now using texting as a part of their hiring process. Texting is a lot like email: it’s a fast, informal way to connect with a candidate. Most people today prefer to get a text rather than a call. It’s unobtrusive, doesn’t put them under the gun, and lets them… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Job Search Tips
6 Tips to Hire the Right Person for a Technology Position
Hiring for technology jobs is a challenging task. With the market as competitive as it is, and so many new technologies emerging, it can be difficult to really zero in to the employees that are going to stay for the long haul. Here are a few ways that you can tell whether a candidate is… Read more »
Is Your Job Resume Too Long? Why the Length Matters to Interviewers
First of all: it’s not the end of the world if your resume is longer than a single page. But having a resume that’s too long can dramatically reduce your chances of interview. Apart from a few niche industries, the average resume should be no longer than 600 words. Here’s what you need to know. How Long… Read more »
The Importance of Using a Staffing Firm for Your Next Job Search
When you’re in a competitive industry, finding a job is often about networking. Building connections is the way to get the best possible job — and it isn’t always possible to build those connections alone. A staffing firm can be one of the easiest ways to find a job that you’re well-suited to, especially in… Read more »
Using Networking to Effectively Find a Tech Job
According to LinkedIn, 85% of all jobs are filled through networking. In fact, many employment opportunities are never even publicly posted; you need to know someone to be aware that the opportunity exists. Here’s how to use networking to your advantage. Maintain Your LinkedIn Profile and Connect With Your Colleagues You can begin networking online… Read more »
The Role of Social Media When Job Hunting
If you can’t figure out why you aren’t getting interviews, it could be your social media presence that is to blame. Social media has become an important part of hiring. Not only are employers looking to find out whether you have a professional presence, but there could even be other accounts that you don’t know… Read more »
How to Stay Organized When Job Hunting
On average, a job seeker has to apply for 27 jobs to get a single interview. How do you keep all of your information straight? You don’t want to apply for a single job multiple times, and you don’t want to mix up your interviews. Here are some tips for staying organized. Build a Spreadsheet… Read more »
Why Attracting & Keeping Millennial Employees Is Important to the Technical Industry
Tech companies have always had a need for young blood. After all, technology moves very quickly; younger employees tend to be well-versed on new technologies and new standards. Nevertheless, many companies have found it difficult to both attract and keep millennial employees. Here’s the scoop. Millennials Aren’t That Young Anymore Why do you need to… Read more »
Questions To Ask Yourself To Find A Meaningful Career
If you’re like most people, you already have a few friends who are miserable at their job. Most of our waking lives are spent at work — having a meaningful, rewarding job is important. How can you avoid ending up in a career you dislike? Are You Taking a Job Just to Get a Job?… Read more »
How to Keep A Positive Attitude When Job Hunting
It can be hard to maintain a positive attitude when job hunting, especially if you’re in an extremely competitive market. In competitive markets, there can be hundreds of applications for every job. Even if you’re well-qualified, you’ll be facing a lot of rejection. How can you cope? The Importance of a Positive Attitude Job hunting… Read more »