What is the one thing that hiring managers are looking for in every candidate they hire? Professionals who can add value to the company. They don’t want to hire people who will give them the minimum effort and be content holding place. They want to hire people who will take what’s already there and make… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Technical Staffing
Professionals who work in STEM fields almost inevitably reach a crossroads in their careers. They get better and better at the technical aspects of their job, get offered a management position, and then have to learn an entirely new set of skills to thrive as a leader and supervisor. Some enjoy the challenge and actually… Read more »
Online education is at a crossroads. On the one hand, internet degree programs have lowered costs and extended access to college to millions of new students. But on the other hand, a wave disreputable companies has flooded the market with less than legitimate education options. That presents a real challenge for hiring managers – how… Read more »
If you’re searching for a job, Pittsburgh is a great place to look. Opportunities abound at companies of all sizes and across industries. When many people hear the name Pittsburgh, however, they think of an aging Rust Belt city and write it off as a place they wouldn’t like to live and work. That is… Read more »
You probably already have a LinkedIn profile. But if you are like most people, it mostly sits idle and doesn’t get much of your attention. That’s unfortunate, because when used to the fullest, a great LinkedIn profile can be a huge asset to your career in both the short and long term. Here are a… Read more »
It’s standard practice these days for any employer to run a background check on any candidate they are thinking of hiring. Effectively vetting a candidate is often a process of peeling back layers of obscurity, and a background check reveals important information you won’t get anywhere else. We’ve collected some strategies to help you conduct… Read more »