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The unemployment rate for veterans continues to decline, hitting 3.4 percent in September. Even with more companies embracing the leadership qualities of vets, entering the workforce after serving can be challenging. Here are six tips to make the veteran job search easier. 1. Make connections Be proactive with friends, family and contacts, and begin networking… Read More »
Hiring recent computer science graduates can mean adding fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to a team. The life they can breathe into a stagnant group can be welcome and refreshing. While these hires bring a lot of good to the table, they can also be the source of some frustration. Despite their skills, you might find… Read More »
Walking into an interview and being asked a question about a tech trend you’re unaware of is the content of nightmares. In one moment, it takes you from being perceived as a qualified applicant to someone who isn’t serious about the profession. You can try to talk your way through a response, but it’s likely… Read More »
In 2011, the unemployment rate for veterans who had served in active duty was just over 12 percent. Post-9/11 initiatives led to more companies creating veteran hiring programs, and five years later the veteran unemployment rate was cut in half. While this is an improvement, there are still issues in the civilian workforce preventing veterans… Read More »
Your resume is an employer’s first introduction to who you are as a professional, and it is critical to hit all the right notes. Failure to list the right skills or knowledge base can ultimately cost you the job, but many tech pros get so caught up proofreading for spelling, readability and grammar, that they… Read More »
It’s likely at some point in the hiring process you’ve thought to yourself that good help is hard to find. With a recent survey finding that 80 percent of US businesses planning to add more employees, but executives claiming they can’t find the right candidates, you likely aren’t alone in your thoughts. Unemployment rates for… Read More »
Part of looking for a new job is about finding ways to make yourself more hirable. Whether you decide to volunteer more or go back to school, there are a number of opportunities to expand your resume and get you ahead of other candidates. A popular option is pursuing an online certificate in change management.… Read More »
When you’re on the candidate side of the job-search process, it’s easy to assume hiring is an easy enough job. You simply pick the best resumes, interview the applicants and decide based on who you thought stood out the most. Like most things in life, it isn’t that simple. A highly effective hiring professional is… Read More »
The process of joining the professional world is filled with many steps that must be thoughtfully completed in order to reach the next level. For example, the email address you’ve been using since you were 12 or in college probably isn’t the best way to present yourself to employers. Cleaning up your social media accounts… Read More »
You’re always trying to find the best talent for your business. Maybe you execute your search solely through online job postings filtered through your human resources department, or maybe you prefer working with a recruiter. If you’re lacking the qualified candidates you need for your tech firm, consider working with a train-and-place company like Smoothstack.… Read More »