Posts by Leah Singer
Poll Results: Hybrid Positions Are Going to Cost You
In the first quarter of 2024, companies have begun to prioritize hybrid jobs over remote-first positions. While both remote and hybrid schedules have been the norm in technical positions for many years, this is the first-time post-pandemic that our team is working with companies who are looking to bring workers back on-site, at least part…
Read MoreFive Ways to Prepare Your Job Search Before Hitting Apply
If you’re on the job hunt, preparation goes beyond creating a resume. There are simple ways to get ready for the job hunt now before you hit apply. Spot Check Your Digital Footprint Before you hit apply on any job, take a quick look at your digital footprint. You should absolutely expect that an employer…
Read MoreFill Your Jobs Faster (Even if they aren’t Remote!)
An open headcount means that projects aren’t getting done, teams are spread thin, and business goals aren’t being met. The shortage of talent, especially technical talent, over the last few years has really demonstrated how competitive the market is today. One of the easiest ways for companies to compete with the talent shortage – and…
Read MoreWhat Do You Really Want from a Hybrid Employee?
Hybrid requirements are appearing more frequently in job descriptions. Fearing on-site work requirements will scare away talent (or cause current employees to look elsewhere), this option seems to mitigate the opposition to working on-site all day, every day. In theory, everyone wins. Workers retain their time and employers get to have employees on-site on a…
Read MoreChoosing Consultants Over a Consulting Firm
Companies grapple with the best way to hire talent to meet organization-wide goals. When companies are not ready to fully invest in creating a permanent position, they are faced with two options – hire a consultant or hire a consulting firm. On the surface, these options look similar, but in reality, the process, cost, and…
Read MoreLeveraging the Hype Cycle for Your Career Search
Hype Cycle, a term coined by Gartner, often describes the cycle of maturation, adoption, and social applications for technology. Largely, this method zooms out on applications to see how tech will evolve over time. It provides reliable insight to manage deployment and meet company goals. However, the Hype Cycle is being adopted by job applicants…
Read MoreAI Talent For Hire: Distinguishing Machine Learning and Deep Learning Engineering Talent
The race for AI talent has erupted seemingly overnight. Companies are jockeying for the best talent, yet many are unable to define exactly what type of skills they need, how to compensate these engineers, or advertise the correct title to attract the right talent. New technologies have always created a fast-paced hiring environment, but the…
Read MoreWhat’s Next for the Aging Workforce?
The last group of baby boomers turns 60 this year. While the eldest of the generation have begun to retire, others find themselves at a crossroads. Affording retirement means working longer, but it also means navigating the changing landscapes of jobs that don’t quite fit anymore. Notably, technology positions are fast-paced and tend to lend…
Read MoreWhy are Companies Reluctant to Continue Interviewing New Candidates?
Why are companies so reluctant to keep interviewing new candidates when someone is already in the third or fourth round of interviews? Too often, companies bank on one applicant who is already in process to fill the job. It’s one of the biggest mistakes that organizations make during the hiring process. The job market is…
Read MoreAvoiding the Job Application Black Hole
Finding a new job is stressful. Finding a new job when you’re already employed is a full-time job. The preparation, resume writing, skills assessments and interviews are nothing short of a juggling act. Yet, before you ever get the chance to speak to someone, you have to apply. Ideally, every application would come with a…
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