Typically, when one starts – or thinks of starting – the job search, the first thing they do is update their resume. But a question lingers… is there anything else you can do? What about when you *aren’t* job searching? What are those things that make passive candidates attractive to employers? What can you bring…
It’s a really tremendous time to be in tech right now. Incredible IT jobs with both established and startup companies offer incredible opportunities to advance your career. But when it comes to taking the right approach to your career — and to IT job opportunities — flexibility is key. A personal perspective. I can really…
Corporate culture seems to be a hot topic in IT right now, and it’s really no surprise. Competition is fierce for top IT talent, and companies are struggling to find ways to stand out and become the top destination for leading tech professionals. I’ve recently had several people ask me about corporate culture — specifically,…
Have you ever been told to “research” employers before job interviews? It’s a pretty standard form of career advice — and it’s definitely good advice to take. But using information to stand out and make an impact during your job interview entails more than “research.” Preparation before your job interviews is key. Here at PSCI,…
As an IT staffing company, one of our greatest challenges is finding qualified IT talent. At times, a search for a particular skill set may need to be opened up to a nationwide search when we’d prefer to find that talent locally since nationwide searches take time and money. This is an issue that every…
For the better part of the last decade the US economy has been trying to recover from, for lack of a better term, the Great Recession. As people continue to get back to work, and as we continue to see signs of recovery all around us, it’s still assuring to see that growth backed up…
So what are the best jobs in IT? Of course, that’s a very subjective question because two people could be looking for very different things in a job. That’s why I was intrigued when I came across an article on the US News & World Report’s website stating what they thought the Best Jobs in…
Working for an IT staffing firm, I’m continuously amazed by how well our consultants are paid. But of course, they’re worth it! Living in the information age, the demand for qualified IT workers has never been greater. What does amaze me, however, is this article I came across on www.informationweek.com, entitled, “25 Most Lucrative Internships:…