There is no question that the way that we did business pre-Covid has to - and will - change. In fact, it is already evolving daily. Technology is the key driver for changes that impact you and your business directly.
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Despite a reported 20.5 million unemployed Americans, a new report from job search platform Glassdoor, Glassdoor Economic Research, examined the job market. Yes, the need for some workers has declined and the number of unemployed translates to a 30% drop in employment during the pandemic, but certain jobs are actually surging in demand - including "IT Specialists."
Latest Tech Hiring Trends Amidst COVID-19
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
Unfortunately, I have seen more people than ever over the age of 50 that are actively looking for a new job due to all of the layoffs in the Houston market. Many of these people have been with the same company for DECADES and now they are in competition with […]
Getting a Programming Job When You’re Over 50
I get asked this question so often! Where should you invest your time and training in order to grow in your career? “Salary and benefits information hub, PayScale, recently released a study in which it looked through data on how skills affect worker compensation. According to the results, these […]
9 New Tech Skills That Can Boost Your Salary
Here in Houston we are still seeing a lot of .NET along with some recent C++, Java and PHP. The infographic includes some great detail about average compensation and companies hiring. Were you surprised by anything on this list (or was something left off […]
Top Programming Languages in 2016 (Infographic)
Today we appreciate Web Designers around the world! Thank you for making our online experience amazing! And because we are in the hiring business, here’s a helpful article just for you! Most of our clients that hire web developers expect you to have a portfolio with live examples of […]
How to Create a Portfolio Site That Will Get You ...
Like so many things in life, it all comes down to managing expectations and open communication! This is also very important to remember in the hiring process. There are plenty of brilliant and talented developers out there that are capable of doing amazing things but lack the ability to communicate […]
Article Share: Office Challenges That Drive Developers Nuts
In IT Recruiting, we deal a lot with talented professionals who are working here in the U.S. on a visa so it’s important that we stay in the loop with the latest laws and regulations. I’ve found many candidates I speak with don’t really even know enough about the visa […]