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Hiring military veterans presents many benefits to your company, including finding a trained professional who knows how to work with a team and is ready to accept any challenge. Follow these five easy steps to hiring veterans to start the process: 1. Think about what roles in your company will suit a veteran best Careers… Read More »
Life would be easier if getting a job was as simple as being qualified for the position. While your experience is important, it’s not always the sole deciding factor. To present yourself well, you need to make sure you answer the interviewer’s questions well and make a great first impression. In fact, research suggests that… Read More »
Traditional recruiting can be a long and drawn out process, meaning you may have vacancies open for months. Not only is this a strain on your team, it can be a strain on your budget as well. It’s even worse when you consider the IT talent shortage. You need high-quality IT talent for your company,… Read More »
The tech shortage in the United States makes it easy to blame shortages in your office on a national trend. Unfortunately, this isn’t the trend you should be worried about. The scary truth is employee retention is likely your real issue. A recent turnover study by LinkedIn found the tech sector at the top of… Read More »
Advancing your IT skills, especially in the areas of software development and coding skills, are essential if you want to be a more diversified and marketable professional. While there are many ways to receive additional training, books remain one of the best ways to learn new information. Here are eight best coding books to help… Read More »
While turnover is a normal part of business, sometimes you notice seasons where employees seem to leave at higher rates. It’s easy to immediately assume it’s a generational issue or just a normal ebb and flow. Instead of remaining ignorant of the reasons, evaluate these questions to see why your tech employees are leaving. Are… Read More »
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 »