Workplace burnout is a common problem today. Fast-paced work environments, nonstop online communication, and the drive to impress company leadership are some of the many contributors to burnout. Rising rates of remote work that blur the line between work and home life add to this problem. Burnout is especially prevalent among young professionals. In one […]
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8 Must-Ask Questions for Your Next Tech Candidate
The below 8 must-ask questions highlight candidate skills that help identify the correct candidate. Technical skills evaluation is the primary focus of recruiting and hiring for IT jobs. Interviews provide a valuable opportunity to contextualize those skills with more personal knowledge about your candidates—if you ask the right questions. Here are some of the most […]
IT Certifications to Boost Your Resume
Looking for a way to broaden your job opportunities in the tech industry? IT Certifications may be the way to go. Studies show that earning a professional certificate or certifications boosts your chances of being employed. Because acquiring an IT certification will enhance your resume, it can help you stand out to hiring managers. You […]
Why You Should Hire the Candidate with Soft Skills
When you’re hiring for a position, you’ll probably be looking for two kinds of skills: hard skills and soft skills. If you work in information technology hiring, most applicants already have hard skills. They’re the technical capabilities related to your position requirements, such as coding. Soft skills describe abilities to relate and work with others. […]
3 Reasons to Leave Professional Ghosting in 2020
Named after the phenomenon popularized by dating apps, professional ghosting refers to when a candidate or new employee disappears from the hiring process without warning. Not only is professional ghosting on the rise, it’s also something that many members of the workforce are willing to defend. According to a 2018 study, 40% of employees believed […]
Should I Create Social Media Guidelines for My Employees?
In the workforce, social media is often a loaded topic. The question of whether to address its use by employees—and if so, how—is a difficult one for many employers. Anxiety over social media use runs both ways. One study found that 51% of employees are concerned that their online activity will be held against them […]
Job Seeker Best Practices: Phone & Virtual Interviewing
If it’s been months since you participated in a face-to-face interview, you aren’t alone. Virtual interviews have become the go-to way for hiring managers to vet candidates. Considering that 74% of recruiters find video interviews make the hiring process easier, they’re likely here to stay. By adhering to best practices for remote interviewing, you can […]