Looking for a way to further your IT career? Take a look at these resources, which include websites, blogs and online courses to help you advance your career and land you the job of your dreams. Glassdoor. Glassdoor is a well-known website that provides anonymous employee reviews of companies with insight into what it’s like…
When speaking with potential candidates for open positions there are standard information gathering questions that always need to be asked: How many years of experience do you have working with XYZ technology? Do you live within a commutable distance to the job site? What are your compensation expectations? Etc. etc… However, to gain additional insights…
Everywhere you turn, there’s a headline touting this “hot” tech skill or that “in demand” skill set. Tech is evolving rapidly, and the skill sets that favor IT career success tend to evolve with them. But there is actually one set of skills that remains constant. The most critical skills for IT career success Times…
In this blog we’re going to take a look at common criteria used to evaluate candidates, offering a fresh look at the keys to identifying really exceptional IT talent and also sharing some red flags. While it may be impossible to simply judge a candidate off of these criteria alone, they should offer good insight…
It’s a really tremendous time to be in tech right now. Incredible IT jobs with both established and startup companies offer incredible opportunities to advance your career. But when it comes to taking the right approach to your career — and to IT job opportunities — flexibility is key. A personal perspective. I can really…
Corporate culture seems to be a hot topic in IT right now, and it’s really no surprise. Competition is fierce for top IT talent, and companies are struggling to find ways to stand out and become the top destination for leading tech professionals. I’ve recently had several people ask me about corporate culture — specifically,…
As Glinda, the Good Witch of the North said in the Wizard of Oz, “Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?” There are good recruiters and there are bad recruiters. Job seekers have a lot of choices when looking for employment. Do you apply directly with a company? Which recruiter should you use? …
Most employers have been there. You think you’ve found the perfect candidate. They have great experience, they’re local to the area, their rate matches up well, they seem like the perfect match! However, while you’re taking your time making your decision, they’re taken off the market by one of your competitors! Yup, that marketplace is…
Have you ever been told to “research” employers before job interviews? It’s a pretty standard form of career advice — and it’s definitely good advice to take. But using information to stand out and make an impact during your job interview entails more than “research.” Preparation before your job interviews is key. Here at PSCI,…
I may serve as the marketing manager now here at PSCI, but for five years I was actually an IT recruiter. For every member of our team here at PSCI, IT recruiting is our passion — it truly drives us every day, regardless of our roles. Being an IT recruiter is unlike any other job….