IT, Digital Marketing, and Project Management providers of Consulting, Contracting, and Professional Search Services
IT, Digital Marketing, and Project Management providers of Consulting, Contracting, and Professional Search Services
Recruiting for Remote Technical Teams – Tips & Risks
July 25, 2019 / by Chip Murphy / Contracting, Hiring, IT, Recruiting / 0 comments
Recruiting for Remote Technical Teams Small businesses and startups with strong technical cores are competing with well-funded multinational organizations for the same talent, and a remote workforce is one way of leveling the playing field. With access to a larger talent pool, smaller companies can source new employees globally in a more cost-effective way. An […]
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Employee Retention Strategies for High Turnover Industries
June 24, 2019 / by Chip Murphy / Hiring, IT, Recruiting / 0 comments
An employee retention strategy is one of those things you don’t realize you need until you REALLY need it. Like when some of your best employees have left with little more than the standard two-week notice for other jobs they were clearly interviewing for while working for you. Now you have to figure out how […]
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How to Staff IT & Technical Projects – SMB & Enterprise Hiring Solutions
May 31, 2019 / by Chip Murphy / Consulting, Contracting, Hiring, IT, Project Management, Recruiting / 0 comments
Whether you’re building a web development team for a small business or you’ve been tasked with supporting large scale corporate initiatives, hiring IT professionals to staff your IT projects can be daunting. As businesses use more advanced technology to strategically gain and retain a competitive edge in their market, they are looking to their IT […]
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Applying for IT Positions? 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Recruiter
May 22, 2019 / by Chip Murphy / IT, IT Career Tips, Recruiting / 0 comments
You’ve been applying for IT positions and the resumes you have floating out there finally caught someone’s eye. Or, even better, a referral got your name and contact information in the hands of a recruiter. Either way, congratulations on getting past the first hurdle towards a new job! The recruiter is going to have some […]
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NAILING THE INTERVIEW PT. 2 – Interview Tips for IT Introverts
April 23, 2019 / by Chip Murphy / Hiring, IT, IT Career Tips, Recruiting / 1 comment
Job hunting can be a full-time job, but for introverts, the hardest part can be the interview. You rocked the resume and with an interview scheduled it is obvious the employer trusts that you meet the minimum technical requirements of the job. Now it’s time to convince the interviewer that you are a good fit […]
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NAILING THE INTERVIEW PT. 1 – Soft Skills for IT Introverts
April 16, 2019 / by Chip Murphy / Hiring, IT, IT Career Tips, Recruiting / 2 comments
Interviews are stressful for everyone but are a special kind of torture for introverts and people who are accustomed to working alone. When pursuing new employment opportunities making a good first impression is critical, especially during interviews designed to make solid judgments on top candidates in a short period of time. But don’t despair, if […]
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The Hazards of Using A.I. for Hiring
March 26, 2019 / by Chip Murphy / Hiring, IT, Recruiting / 0 comments
Recruiters have long leveraged technology such as ATS to do their jobs faster, easier, and better. The introduction of artificial intelligence for use in the recruiting process comes with promises of removing time-consuming employee activities that you now pay an actual person to execute and manage. But when you weigh A.I. recruiting tools against established […]
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