Finding the perfect employee/employer match is a little like trying to find “the one.” It takes time, patience and often a little bit of compromise. Though there’s debate about whether or not there’s an actual “talent shortage” in the tech world, one thing is clear: Tech companies today struggle with hiring, particularly within a few…

The age old interview question of “what is your weakness” or “what do you see as being your weaknesses” can be daunting? This question has most likely been posed in all, if not most, interviews that you have been to. Yet, why do most people struggle to answer it and feel good about their response?…

Big Shoes to Fill…   You are being interviewed for a new position. Several times during the interview, the hiring manager comments about the person who previously had the role. They share with you what a great job they did and mention that you will have:   Big Shoes to Fill   How do you…

How do you know when it is……             “Time to quit? Work Observations You are not longer included in meetings You are not invited to “social” events or development opportunities You are not given new assignments You are not asked for your opinion or ideas anymore Your manager communicates less with you, may appear to…

According to Boston.com technology opportunities hold 5 of the top 30 fastest growing jobs by the year 2016 that pay top dollar. From personal experience, I can tell you these jobs are here now in 2014-2015.   The list below does not include specialized roles such as CISCO Network Engineers or Java Developers which are in…

It is safe to say all people want three things. → To be heard, understood and to feel important It only takes a moment to listen, and step to the “other side” to understand what someone is communicating. Validating an individuals point of view makes them feel heard and understood.  It does not mean you…

If you help other people get what they want you will always get what you want. This is especially true if helping others is your top priority. Sometimes we don’t realize how important it is to help other people reach their goals. It can be the receptionist at your office, a friend in another department…

Job Candidates Still Seeking Personalized Recruiting Experiences – By SHRM online staff 10/20/14 Understanding job seekers’ profiles and preferences is the first step to attracting top talent, according to the 2014 Candidate Preferences Survey released Oct. 7 by ManpowerGroup Solutions Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). More than 200 U.S. job seekers representing a cross-section of ages,…

Stories about angry, impossible-to-please bosses abound. You probably even have a tale to tell yourself. But, lots of people are satisfied at work. For almost all of them, that satisfaction is because their boss treats them well, challenges them, and recognizes them for hard work. But do you know what the one sign is that…