Technology Staffing Updates
Several years ago, I was preparing to make the move to Washington, DC, after spending decades in Texas. I was moving from a market where I knew everybody to one where I didn't know a soul. I needed a job, so I headed to LinkedIn and cold-messaged 10 people I had never met before. I heard back from at least eight of them — and one of the conversations led me to where I work today. Stories like mine are becoming more common ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreWhile cryptocurrency itself has many people excited about its possibilities, we can't really say the same for cryptocurrency exchanges. Ever since the bitcoin boom began in earnest, crypto users have found themselves continuously frustrated with their options in the crypto exchange market. As John Biggs reported for TechCrunch last December: Kraken is throwing up server errors every few login attempts. Coinbase can't keep up with account creation and they ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreEverything was fine for the first 20 years of your career. You were focused. You were happy. You were going up the ladder. Then, you hit an age. Maybe it was 30, or 40, or 50. But suddenly, everything changed. Now, you are no longer happy at your current job. Something just isn't right. Nothing about the job itself has really changed all that much, but you just aren't satisfied like you used to be. It's confusing. You worked your entire career to get to ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreToday, more and more companies are offering partially or even fully remote roles — and given the perks that come with working remotely, we can't blame them. Working from home can be extremely helpful in improving productivity. In the office, it's easy to be distracted by coworkers walking up to your desk to chitchat or request something from you. If you work remotely, your colleagues must send their requests in writing, ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreI once worked with a CEO who was having trouble retaining employees. His company had a high turnover rate, and he told me the endless process of hiring new people to replace those who had left was costly, both in terms of actual expenses and time spent by his staff onboarding and training new people. I asked about the training. What did that involve? How did the company build a cohesive organizational community? "Training?" he replied. "We show each new employee ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreOn April 27th, 2018, we received another () approval for a Petitioner in the Field of Mechanical Engineering. General Field: Mechanical Engineering Country of Origin: Nigeria Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC) State of Residence at the Time of Filing: IL Approval Notice Date: April 27th, 2018 Processing Time: 6 months, 7 days Receipt #: LIN-18-900-40399 Case Summary: Our client has extensive experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and is undoubtedly an outstanding researcher. His consistent contributions to the field made him a suitable candidate for (), and after determining that we could help him build a solid case, we gathered an array of evidence to support the petition. Collecting relevant information: We had to prove: That our client’s proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance; That our client is is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor; That on balance, it would be beneficial to the..
Read MoreWhen you're transitioning out of the military and into the civilian workforce, the change can be a difficult one to navigate. Military life and civilian professions can be dramatically different, which may leave you wondering how to successfully make the jump. There are many resources out there to help veterans get their feet in the doors of civilian professions, but one you may not know about is the Recruiter.... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreResume-based tech hiring may soon be a thing of the past, as companies seek out developer talent in a competitive market, according to a from HackerRank. Some 75% of the 1,000 tech recruiters and hiring managers surveyed in the report said they've hired a great candidate from a non-traditional background. Since more than 70% of developers are at least partially self-taught, vetting candidates only by having a computer science degree means you are missing out on millions of skilled workers, the report noted. More for CXOs Strong work experience is the most important qualification that recruiters and hiring managers look for when filling tech positions, the report found. However, resume-bolstering factors like degree, prestige, and skill keywords are not accurate predictors of future job success, according to the report. Instead, hiring managers and recruiters are looking to indicators that demonstrate ability, such as previous work experience, years of work, and..
Read MoreArticle by Lisa M. Aldisert I work with a manager who has a solid employee whom we'll call Chris. During his annual performance review this year, Chris broached the topic of receiving a promotion. Chris does a good job, but frankly, it isn't anything out of the ordinary. He works 9-5, does what is required, but never really goes that extra mile. He isn't a mentor to junior ... Source: Recruiter
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