Technology Staffing Updates
Have you ever gotten frustrated because you didn't hit a goal you had set for yourself? I'm betting you have. It happens to even the best leaders from time to time. When something doesn't happen or a ball gets dropped along the way to achieving a goal, the result is often irritation and the sense that the goal may have been unreachable after all. But I don't agree with that. ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}
Read MoreArticle by Tammy Danan We've all been there: You're on deadline, but your mind refuses to get going. The phenomenon goes by many names, including "writer's block," "creative block," and "dry spell." I call them "blank moments." Because of the many blank moments I've encountered in my life – and the intense level of procrastination Source: Recruiter
Read More"I am too busy to network." I hear this all the time from people at every rung of the career ladder, from the C-suite all the way down to new professionals. For those who do it well, however, networking has long been the preferred strategy for pursuing career opportunities. These days, our hyper-connected society means there are more opportunities than ever to leverage your networks and open doors to ... Source: Recruiter
Read MorePeople tend to leave one crucial detail out of their resumes: their results! However, including this detail could totally transform your resume and make it much more effective. Don't sell yourself short. Give your results a prominent place on your resume. Why Do Results Matter? Anyone can say they're a great employee, but very few people can ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreMillennials get a bad rap – perhaps deservedly. While there are always exceptions, generally speaking, millennials have less patience and (forgive me) fewer skills than people of earlier generations. They're finickier, dicier, more restless. They're also less loyal and not afraid to take full advantage of happy hours and vacation time. Due to all of the above, millennials are often viewed by the older generations who currently lead most of the world's organizations as lazy, insolent, and petulant. I'm not ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreOne day, out of the blue, you receive a call from a recruiter. They're recruiting for a position you've never even heard of, let alone applied for. You don't know how they got your name or phone number. The recruiter asks if you know anyone who might be interested. It's always a surprising call to receive, even if you've received similar calls in the past. If you're like many people, you may start to run through the list of friends who "... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreFlexible work arrangements are growing in popularity. An increasing number of employees work remotely, have flexible schedules, or work compressed workweeks. Flexible work arrangements can be attractive not only to employees, but also to employers who want to prevent burnout and improve employee retention. Basecamp, the popular online project tool, is a Chicago-based company that has found great success with a team of employees who are all free to work remotely. Source: Recruiter
Read MoreRelease Date: Oct. 2, 2017 – WASHINGTON – Based on a new information-sharing partnership between U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), foreign nationals in certain categories or classifications can now apply for work authorization and a social security number using a single form – the updated , Application for Employment Authorization. To lawfully work in the United States, foreign workers in some categories and classifications need both an employment authorization document (EAD) from USCIS, and a Social Security number (SSN) from the SSA. Previously, applicants needed to submit a Form I-765 to USCIS for an EAD, and then submit additional paperwork in-person at their local Social Security office to obtain an SSN. The revised USCIS form includes additional questions that allow applicants to apply for an SSN or replacement card without visiting a Social Security office. Starting today, USCIS will transmit the additional data..
Read MoreLooking for a new job has a lot in common with looking for a new significant other. Just like in dating, first impressions count. Deal-breakers, those central non-negotiables, can stop even the most promising partnership in its tracks. Similarly, every recruiter and hiring leader has their turn-offs, those smaller, more trivial missteps that may seem forgettable but are actually extremely difficult for the person evaluating you to ignore. Here is how you can avoid four common, seemingly trivial Source: Recruiter
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