Personality, technical proficiency, education, and cultural fit are just a few of the traits hiring managers consider when deciding which job candidate to hire. During an interview, job candidates are also measured on their accomplishments and potential value to the...

If you’re looking to find a new job in IT, be prepared. Right now, the industry is highly competitive, and many people report having a tough time getting interviews or offers. The good news is there are now more jobs available than before the pandemic—you just need to...

After a once-in-a-lifetime disruption to the economy and workforce, the job market in the U.S. is adjusting to new realities. Remote and hybrid work models are becoming the norm and looking ahead, businesses say they plan to increase hiring. With many tech companies...

When you start to feel desperate about finding a job, it can be tempting to start sending out resumes and applications for every posting you see. It’s a method called “spray and pray,” where you spray resumes out everywhere while applying for jobs and pray you land...

Searching job boards, reaching out to your network, and fine-tuning your resume are all excellent ways to improve your chances of landing your dream job. But did you know an IT recruiter can help you shorten your job search process, by matching your skills to the...

In a recent post, we touched briefly on the “right” questions to ask in an interview. Now we’ll take a deeper dive, giving you a few suggestions for each of the topics we recommended. Example Questions to Ask in an Interview The questions you ask in an interview...

There are several good reasons to send a thank you note after an interview, a couple of which might surprise you. It’s estimated only one in four candidates sends a thank you note after an interview. Yet, 80% of hiring managers say they help them evaluate candidates....

Great news! You got the call—a company wants to interview you and talk about the IT or tech position you’ve applied for. Worried about what comes next? Every organization has its own job interview process. While some use unconventional interviewing methods like lunch,...

Contract jobs or contract-to-hire positions are common when an IT company needs someone with technical skills to work on an upcoming short or long-term project. Today’s IT job market hiring trends point to a greater number of contract jobs being offered. As most...

“Find a job you love” is popular advice, but many experts agree wiser counsel may be to “find the right job for you.” That’s because when all’s said and done, multiple factors go into whether you end up loving your IT job (or not). An IT recruiter can help you...