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The Best Way to List Contract Jobs on Your Resume

Contract work can be an excellent way to gain experience in a new career field or a way to survive gaps in employment. But how do you list contract jobs on your resume or in an interview? Many people have concerns about listing temporary or contract jobs on their resume, believing it will make them look “flighty” or [...]

2017-02-14T11:16:07-05:00February 14th, 2017|For Job Seekers, Talent|
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Signs Your Boss Doesn’t Appreciate You

Do you give your job all you’ve got and still receive little to no recognition for the work you are contributing? You may be undervalued, and it may be time for you to start looking for employment elsewhere.  A career should be more than a paycheck; it should be an individual’s way to have a purpose and feel [...]

2016-12-12T16:59:16-05:00December 12th, 2016|For Job Seekers, Talent|
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Unlock New Career Opportunities by Leveraging Transferable Skills

Lacking industry-specific experience should not necessarily prevent you from seeking a new career. Transferable skills are the portable skills you pick up along the way throughout most careers. These soft skills, such as being able to communicate effectively; showing initiative, creativity, and integrity; and having an upright work attitude, are valuable across all industries. Unlock your potential by [...]

2016-11-30T16:48:57-05:00November 30th, 2016|For Job Seekers, Talent|
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3 Benefits of The New LinkedIn Job Search Tools

Are you unhappy with your current job? Looking for a new job can be daunting. It is time-consuming and almost impossible when you are already locked into a full-time position. A lack of time and resources often leaves would-be job seekers trapped in jobs they dislike. Many passive job seekers are also fearful that their current employers will [...]

2016-11-12T16:43:06-05:00November 12th, 2016|For Job Seekers, Talent|
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Don’t Spook Your Potential Employer: Interview Horror Stories

With Halloween around the corner, it is easy to join in the frightening festivities, but leave the scare tactics at home on the day of your interview. Earlier this year, we launched a series of blogs themed around off-the-wall interview stories we collected from our own recruiters. Among the topics, we explored immediate interview deal-breakers, outrageous interview attire [...]

2016-10-25T16:34:48-04:00October 25th, 2016|For Job Seekers, Talent|
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3 Signs It’s Time To Make A Career Change

The Autumnal Equinox is a time of change. It’s the beginning of the cycle of seasons that leads to the fruitful destination of summer. It is the perfect time to reflect and decide if it’s time to make a career change in order to accomplish a bigger goal. It could be something small, like taking on new projects [...]

2016-09-27T16:17:30-04:00September 27th, 2016|For Job Seekers, Talent|
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3 Ways to Beat Stress in the Workplace

Although summer is drawing to a close, time for relaxation does not have to end. The technology industry can be a stressful vocation, but there are ways to bring a calming breeze to your workday and beat stress in the workplace. A relaxed work environment may even contribute to increased productivity. Statistics show that employees are more productive [...]

2016-09-09T11:11:20-04:00September 9th, 2016|For Job Seekers, Talent|
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How to Handle a Layoff: Four Expert Tips to Inspire a Major Comeback

The nature of technology is that it’s constantly changing, and the tech market can often be highly unpredictable. Just last year, security companies like FireEye and Palo Alto were flying high in response to a wave of high-profile data breaches. But now the threat landscape has evolved, and we’ve seen their valuations dip. Sometimes these changes bring about [...]

2016-08-19T16:02:15-04:00August 19th, 2016|For Job Seekers, Talent|
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Is the Cover Letter Dead?

Who doesn’t want to stand out in a pool of job applicants? For the longest time, cover letters have been the competitive edge of determined applicants. In fact, three years ago, cover letters were deemed essential for an applicant to submit, because they set the mood for the resume and told the candidate’s story. A strong and well-written [...]

2016-06-30T15:48:02-04:00June 30th, 2016|For Hiring Managers, For Job Seekers, Talent|
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Top 8 Job Search Myths

If you are an IT professional on the job hunt, there are several rules and myths and you will hear along the way. The rules are universal and understood, then as time has progressed with the advancement of technology, job search myths have been created. What should you believe when you are in this situation? Who is right [...]

2016-04-25T15:32:12-04:00April 25th, 2016|For Job Seekers, Talent|
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