Struggling With an IT Talent Shortage?

The modern business world depends on skillful and experienced technology professionals to truly thrive. This acute need makes sense when considering the transformational impact of the Cloud, AI, and other tech innovations. However, companies unable to source, hire, and retain IT talent suffer from a competitive disadvantage.   If your organization always seems to struggle with […]

Does GPA Matter For Recent IT Graduates Seeking Work?

Congratulations are in order because of your recent graduation with a hard-earned technology degree. Now the difficult work begins, as you need to find a job in your field. With little experience in IT, companies must understand you still can make a positive impact on their organization. When crafting your first post-graduate résumé, should you […]

Interview Questions to Ask Your Engineering Candidate

When trying to hire a talented engineer, the interview obviously plays the most important role in your staffing process. Meeting with a candidate – virtually or in-person – provides an opportunity to probe into their relevant skills and experience. Of course, asking the right questions at this time becomes critical for discovering the most about […]

Secure Your Next Promotion in 2021

The New Year brings an opportunity to build your technology career. With the Coronavirus pandemic hopefully waning, take this chance to set the professional goals you need for growth. For example, learning a new technology or soft skill positions you for a promotion into a new role.  If you want to take your tech career […]

2021 Technology Trend Predictions

Whether you are a software engineer or manage an IT team, understanding the latest technology trends is a must. After all, the tech world shifts on a yearly basis, requiring one to keep a finger on the pulse of the industry. Failure to do so leads to being left behind with an obsolete skill set.  […]

The Top Tech Publications Your Company Should Subscribe To Today

Staying informed is critical for any technology professional. In a constantly changing industry, those companies who keep abreast of the latest innovations enjoy an advantage over the rest. This approach ensures your executive team performs strategic planning with the necessary knowledge for success.  Technology magazines traditionally provide a keen measure of insight to IT pros […]

Is Getting Too Comfortable in Your Job a Bad Thing?

Keeping your career trending upwards requires regular analysis of your current job role. In a fast-changing technology world, becoming complacent might result in you getting left behind. After all, being a great Flash developer holds little value in the current IT job market.   A simple question remains: is it a bad thing to feel too […]

Creating a Strong Culture With a Remote Workforce

With the Coronavirus pandemic continuing to disrupt the business world, companies are increasingly relying on a remote workforce. Remember, some were already taking this approach before COVID-19. While telecommuting is boosting productivity for many organizations, forging a sense of community is naturally becoming more difficult. Tech firms need to take a different approach to foster […]

Signs Your Expectations Are Too High For Yourself and Others

Setting realistic expectations remains an important soft skill for technology managers. Failure to do so leads to a downturn in morale when a project goes poorly and ultimately fails. Alternatively, when expectations are properly set, improved inspiration and exemplary performance are the usual results.   What follows is a closer look at the role of goals […]

How to Ask an Old Professional Connection For a Reference

When searching for a new technology job, having a robust collection of references plays an essential role in earning a job offer. This approach gives you the option to choose a reference specifically for the open position you want. Maybe they served as your manager at a company using a similar technology stack as your […]

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