Jessica

On Monday, April 27, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Texas Executive Order GA-18 to begin the process of reopening the Texas economy. While we can all agree that the economy needs a major jumpstart as soon as possible, Abbott’s order still leaves a lot of confusion and uncertainty, particularly around […]

Are Offices As We Know It Going Extinct?

May 5, 2020 in Jobs tagged COVID / COVID-19 / employee satisfaction / remote work / telecommuting / work environment / work from home / work-life balance by Jessica

Using contractors as a solution to hiring problems

Alternative Hiring Options

April 24, 2020 in Jobs tagged budget cuts / consulting / contract / contractors / hiring freeze / hiring process / hiring solution / project deadlines / Recruiting / recruiting services / services by Jessica

It seems like a simple and innocent enough question, but your answer can make or break you in an interview! Please do not immediately say how much you like their vacation policy or awesome benefits (you laugh, but it happens more than you realize). Sure, these are great reasons to […]

How To Answer, ‘Why Do You Want To Work Here?’ ...

August 16, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / tips by Jessica

Whether you are just out of school or in-between gigs and feeling a little “desperate,” it’s important to really be interviewing the company (more specifically evaluating the opportunity) just as much as they are interviewing you. It’s easy to want to jump at a job offer just because you feel […]

3 Ways To Decide If The Position Is Right For ...

August 11, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / career / careers / interview / job hunt / jobs / tips by Jessica

Great article (click for link) about self-reflection and taking ownership over your career and the direction it can/will go! “Your career is defined by your skills and how you’ve used them, not by any external measure of your progress.” It’s not just about what you can do to get […]

How to think about your career.

August 8, 2016 in Jobs / News & Resources tagged advice / career / careers / tips by Jessica

According to TheLadders (click for link) research, recruiters spend an average of “six seconds before they make the initial ‘fit or no fit’ decision” on candidates. While a resume doesn’t tell your whole story, it’s your first impression and is hugely important! This article gives some good advice to make sure your resume […]

5-Minute Hacks to Make Your Resume Great

July 28, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / job hunt / resume / tips by Jessica

Giving your resignation can be really tough on both the employee and the employer. It’s not uncommon to be presented with a counteroffer if you are a valued employee but accepting a counteroffer can be a very risky endeavor. Before making any final decisions, it’s really important to take some […]

7 Things To Think About Before You Accept or Turn ...

July 25, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / career / communication / job hunt / professional / tips by Jessica

We always tell our candidates there is no such thing as a permanent job – everything is temporary. Sure, staying somewhere for 4-5, even 10 years is possible, but increasingly uncommon these days. Truthfully, changing jobs is the fastest way to grow in your career both in terms of responsibility […]

Every Job Is Temporary If You Wait Long Enough

July 25, 2016 in Jobs / News & Resources tagged advice / career / careers / jobs / professional / success by Jessica

In today’s digital age, you would be naive to think that hiring managers and recruiters are only considering your resume and interviews when making their hiring decisions. This especially rings true for IT professionals, whose job often demands a stronger command of the digital space. LinkedIn makes it easy to […]

How Recruiters Secretly Evaluate Tech Pros

July 22, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / IT / job hunt / professional / resume / Technology by Jessica