Telecommuting as a Recruiting Tool
Recruiting IT professionals in these times of record-low unemployment along with a booming industry can prove to be challenging. They (The) old recruiting approaches of not too long ago are not enough to keep businesses flush with applicant flow. Hiring managers have...
Is Temp-to-Hire Right for You as an Employee?
I’ve mentioned before that temp-to-hire provides clear advantages to both employers and employees alike. Below are a few reasons TTH may be a great pathway to full-time employment.
Is Temp-to-Hire Right for Your Company?
Temp-to-hire can be advantageous for both employers and candidates alike. Both sides get to try it before they buy it. In essence a company recruits talent on a temporary or contract basis, usually for a specified period of time. This process allows both the employee...
Avoid These Networking Pitfalls
Networking, when used properly, is perhaps your most powerful tool for advancing your career. Honing relationships and connections can provide you with an inside conduit to unadvertised opportunities and strategic introductions. Like any other tool in your box,...
Should You Be Courting a New Career This Valentine’s Day?
It’s that time of year when romance is in the air and lovers everywhere are thinking about chocolates, roses, Champagne and career changes. Wait, career changes on Valentine’s Day? Why not? Actually, it is one of the best days of the year to contemplate making a...Business Centric Technology Selected for Prestigious Industry Award
BCT has written in the past about the importance of recognition for your staff. It fosters teamwork and instills a sense of ownership in your workgroup. Recognition is also good for organizations. Industry awards bring about a sense of pride in the employees who...
Be Prepared for These Tough Interview Questions
As an IT professional you are experienced and ready to field any technical question that is thrown your way during an interview. You are confident with these types of questions, but what happens when the questions get tricky? Hiring managers will throw in some...
The Economy Is Strong – Your Recruiting Strategies Must Be Stronger
Recruiting IT professionals is a challenging career. Unprecedented unemployment plus segment expansion can launch this challenge to new, often dizzying heights. While the competition for top talent can be brutal, a shift in strategy could find you landing the right...