Client Resources, Hiring Best Practices
Amanda Marciniak
hiring recent grads, recent grads, recent graduations, recruiting advice
We’re closing in on graduation soon, which means an influx of recent grads ready, willing and able to fill your job openings. Some companies avoid new graduates for their hires. Perhaps they prefer a certain number of years experience or simply prefer someone who has a “typical” work history. There are any number of reasons […]
Amanda Marciniak
career advice, Job search, job search tips, recent graduates
We’re coming up on graduation season, which is an exciting time for college students and their families. Embarking on a new career is a thrilling time in your life and one that should be both fulfilling and exciting. Of course, along with the excitement of graduation comes the nervousness around what’s next. How will you […]
Amanda Marciniak
bad job interview, interview tips, IT job interviews, job interviews, tech job interviews
Gulp! It’s happening! You’re at a job interview and a few minutes in you realize it’s not going well. At. All! Your palms sweat. Your forehead starts to shine. Your interview outfit feels even more restrictive. You’re wondering if you should just politely say “I’m sorry; I know I’m not doing well. I’m sure you’ve […]
Client Resources, Hiring Best Practices
Amanda Marciniak
hiring, hiring for culture fit, Recruiting, recruiting advice, recruiting tips
We’ve seen this topic discussed a lot lately: the importance of hiring people for “culture fit.” But what does the term actually mean? And how can you know a candidate will “fit” your “culture”? And what are the downsides of hiring someone who “fits”? (Turns out, there are some.) What most people mean when they […]
Amanda Marciniak
career advice, interview advice, interview tips, job interviews
In case you haven’t heard, we are absolutely in a candidate’s market. More companies are hiring, and are looking for more professionals than at any point in recent history. You probably already knew this — in fact, you’re most likely getting messages from recruiters pretty frequently. With so many amazing opportunities out there with excellent […]
Amanda Marciniak
career advice, career tips, job search tips, work with a recruiter
You probably have a job right now. You might not LOVE it, but it’s okay. Benefits are okay, work is okay. Okay? Jumping ship can be scary. Starting over and being the “new person” is never fun. But here’s the thing — A LOT of amazing companies are looking for someone JUST LIKE YOU! And […]
Amanda Marciniak
Interviewing, IT Staffing, Job search, Recruiting
A Recruiter Can Be Your Most Valuable Asset in Your Job Search Not sure whether or not you should work with a recruiter for that next move in your career? Here are five compelling reasons why a recruiter can become the best resource for you as you search for a new job. Access to More […]
Career Hacks, Consultant Resources
Amanda Marciniak
asking, interview, IT, job, questions, staffing, tags, text
So you got the interview, now what? With the availability of candidate information on job boards and social media, securing a job today has become competitive, to say the least. Between resumes, LinkedIn profiles, social media, high-demand skill sets, work experience, etc., there is much to consider as an employer when hiring for a position. […]
