Technology Staffing Updates
I've enjoyed a 40+ year career that has spanned multiple job functions and sectors, including business development, consulting, and business solutions in technology, pharmaceuticals, accounting, and more. However, it wasn't until four years ago that I ever considered the idea of working at a technology startup. I'm happy that I did: For the last four years, I've worked for the data management platform Reltio, and this period has by far been ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreEmployees and managers alike often dread performance review season, and for good reason: One poll found that only 2 percent of HR pros think reviews are useful. This raises an important question: Why are we still carrying out performance reviews if they're so useless? The truth is annual ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreYou attended the career fair, made a few possible contacts, and gathered a big stack of business cards. Now, you are sitting at your desk, trying to figure out what your next step should be. Here are six things to do once the career fair is over: 1. Look Through the Business Cards You Collected Review each card, then make notes about the conversations you had with each company ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreYou're perfect for the job, and you know it. In fact, you're such a good fit for this job at this company that, in retrospect, it almost seems as if your whole career path up to this point was engineered specifically to get you here. And the employer is impressed, too – impressed enough that you've been invited for an interview. Normally, you're worried about interviews, but not this time. This time, you're certain you've got it in the bag. At least, ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreNow that the season seven of Game of Thrones is here, it's time to answer the burning question on everybody's mind: If the characters had to schlep it in the real world, how would they find gainful employment? Thanks to a new infographic from the resume-builder Novoresume, you don't have to rack your brain too hard puzzling it all out. Check below to see what Source: Recruiter
Read MoreDon't wait until you get an offer to start thinking about salary negotiation. It's never too early to plan for salary discussions, even if you aren't going to leave your current job for at least a few more months. If you're strategic about it, negotiating a new compensation package doesn't have to be scary. What should scare you, though, is only negotiating your paycheck while leaving the rest of your ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreSelecting the right resume-writing service involves more than finding someone who can string together a few sentences. You need someone who can effectively summarize your attributes, experience, and knowledge in a format that flows while making you stand out from other applicants. If you're in need of a resume-writing service, keep the following criteria in mind: 1. Experience Counts Rather than relying on a single person who has limited ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreThe job market is better today than it was just a few years ago, but finding a job that matches your skill set and your cultural needs is still no picnic. For you, it's about more than just filling a seat. You want to find a place where you can plant your flag, build the base of your future endeavors, and grow. As a result, there's a lot of pressure on every resume you send out and every interview you go ... Source: Recruiter
Read MorePeople consistently name "confidence" as the most important key to making a good impression in the workplace. It makes sense: We like to work with individuals who feel strongly about their convictions and can be counted on to drive efforts forward. That being said, I personally don't believe that confidence – though essential – is the most important quality for making a strong impression. Rather, I'd argue that confidence should come second ... Source: Recruiter
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