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If you are trying to hire right now, or even considering it, you have likely noticed what we’re seeing too: 2026 has not started with a surge. Despite what some industry headlines may suggest, we are not experiencing a widespread bounce-back in hiring activity. At least not from our vantage […]

What the Current IT Labor Market Is Really Telling Us

January 20, 2026 in Company Culture / Jobs / Leadership / News & Resources by Jessica

At Paradigm Group, we work with hiring managers across Houston and beyond — and the one strategy that consistently saves time, improves candidate fit, and reduces hiring fatigue is deceptively simple: 👉 Build your non-negotiables list before you open the role.

Cut Time-to-Fill in Half With This Checklist

January 13, 2026 in Leadership / News & Resources by Jessica

More volume doesn’t mean better hires. In fact, it often creates more noise, more inefficiency, and more frustration — especially for technical and leadership roles. Here’s what we’re seeing across Houston tech teams right now — and what to do when volume becomes a liability.

When More Applicants Isn’t Better

December 16, 2025 in Company Culture / Jobs / News & Resources by Jessica

How IT Leaders Are Building Talent Pipelines — Even With ...

December 1, 2025 in Company Culture / Leadership / News & Resources by Jessica

So if your compensation can’t go toe-to-toe with the majors, how do you compete? You reposition. You differentiate. You lead with what actually matters to the right candidate.

Winning Talent Without Big-Budget Salaries

November 11, 2025 in Company Culture / Leadership / News & Resources by Jessica

Here’s the hard truth: Your perfect candidate might not exist. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle. It means you need to get clear on what actually matters. and hire with precision, not perfectionism.

Why Your Perfect Candidate Might Not Exist — and What ...

October 28, 2025 in Jobs / Leadership / News & Resources by Jessica

In today’s market, even companies with urgent hiring needs are facing delays - from budget freezes and shifting priorities to complex stakeholder reviews. But while the process slows down, top candidates don’t. And when communication stops, so does trust. Here’s the truth: The biggest reason companies lose high-caliber talent during the hiring process isn’t competition - it’s silence. Let’s fix that.

How to Maintain Momentum in a Slow Hiring Process (Without ...
October 15, 2025 in Company Culture / Leadership / News & Resources by Jessica

In a tight and competitive job market, most hiring teams are fishing in the same overcrowded pond. Job gets posted. Resumes pour in. And most of them look... the same. But the best-fit candidates for your role? They’re often not applying at all. So how do you find the people your competitors can’t? It starts with shifting your hiring strategy from reactive to proactive and from mass visibility to targeted access.

When Everyone’s Hiring from the Same Pile: How to Access ...
September 30, 2025 in Jobs / Leadership / News & Resources by Jessica

For many senior IT leaders, writing a resume feels like listing out a technical project portfolio: the systems implemented, the upgrades completed, the platforms migrated. But here’s the reality - at the executive level, your audience isn’t evaluating you as a hands-on engineer. They’re assessing your ability to lead teams, drive strategy, and deliver business outcomes. That means your resume must make the leap from technical details to business impact.

The Executive Resume Reset: How Technical Leaders Should Tell Their ...
September 23, 2025 in Interview Tips / Leadership / News & Resources by Jessica

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