Getting a security clearance can increase your opportunity as an IT professional. A security clearance can help whether you’re looking for a temporary contract position or long-term employment. Acquiring a security clearance can broaden your job opportunities, raise your earning potential, and allow you to gain access to high-profile positions.
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Blind Hiring: What is It? Should Your Business Be Doing It?
A different way to diversify your business’s recruitment and hiring program is blind hiring. In 2021, many businesses choose to implement some version of this process. The goal being to remove bias from hiring and diversifying their employee pools. Read on to learn about what this practice is and whether it is the best choice […]
5 Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Quitting Your Job
Considering leaving your quitting Your Job and starting fresh elsewhere? It’s not just you. In a recent survey by Bankrate of people in the U.S. workforce, 55% of respondents said they were likely to search for a new job in the next twelve months. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before walking out. Once […]
Attracting Gen Z Talent
By 2025, Gen Z will account for about 27% of the workforce. Now is the time to start attracting Gen Z talent to your company. These guidelines provide a helpful place to start. Flexible Schedules Research shows that Gen Z workers value flexibility in their work schedules. Allowing more flexibility in scheduling can broaden your […]
Qualities of the Best IT Professionals
When companies recruit IT staff, they’re not just looking for people who check off the boxes on the list of required technical skills. The qualities of the best IT professionals are well-rounded individuals with key skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. The below qualities are what set apart the top IT professionals from the rest […]
3 Things to Add to Your Company Handbook
Updating the company handbook may be the last thing on your mind in a post-pandemic world. However, it’s a task you shouldn’t overlook. Below are 3 things to add to your handbook. The changes brought about by COVID-19 have necessitated new and improved policies for many companies. Adding the following items to your handbook will […]
How to Negotiate a Job Offer
Follow these tips to negotiate and improve your chances of turning your next offer into your dream job. Show Gratitude First things first: make it clear that you are grateful for the job offer. Although you should hold back from formally accepting until you’ve finished the negotiation process, it’s good practice to express your thanks […]
Building Company Culture with a Hybrid Workforce
In 2021, many companies are trying out a hybrid work model for the first time. These new models have their advantages. They can also pose challenges when it comes to building company culture. Adhering to these best practices will help you develop your company culture to accommodate a dispersed workforce. Prioritize Communication When workers are […]
Reacclimating to Working in an Office
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is subsiding, many workers are facing the challenge of reacclimating to working in an office setting after over a year of working from home. Are you one of the many professionals making the transition back into office work? Get started with these essential tips for adjusting to the return. Wake […]