Here is a phenomenon. As a part of our routine recruiters at our office would reach out to someone we found on a job board to discuss a job opening. Based of the sheer fact that their resume is posted, we expect them to be excited to hear from us, instead we get a sigh […]
A candidate asked me if volunteering for charitable causes or community work would help his career. I began by explaining that these kind of issues are more significant as you move towards senior executive roles, where displaying great character matters most. Public companies especially tend to look for a positive image in their key players. […]
Dave Patzwald’s is the former CIO of Schneider Electric North America. And his story is inspiring to anyone, but especially to those stuck in corporate careers that long to branch out. Dave believes you can have your cake and eat it too, in many senses of the phrase. Dave is currently transitioning to another executive […]
A resume is an essential self-promotion tool that can make or break the success of your job search. I have seen hundreds of great candidates who don’t get any responses to their poorly written resumes and then bombarded with calls after a resume make-over. Of course it’s difficult to get back into the swing of […]
I’ve had several requests recently to write about the art of interviewing. What follows is not job interview theory, it is the hard reality of what it takes to be successful in today’s market. Over the years I’ve sent candidates to thousands of IT interviews, and this article is based on feedback from hiring […]
Looking for a new job involves many considerations. Day-to-day duties, the location, benefits … they’re all important. But if we’re being honest, everything comes down to money at some point. There are serious misconceptions about when and how to negotiate salary with a potential employer. If consider salary.com as gospel, you may feel entitled to […]
If you’re an IT professional, chances are you’ve worked with a recruiter at some point in time, if not regularly. Some often view recruiters as a necessary evil, which makes us pout a bit. Only because we know it doesn’t have to be that way. Get a better experience by identifying the good from the […]
Job searching is no day at the spa. (Duh, right?) Whether you’re currently unemployed or just looking for a change, finding that perfect position can take your time and your sanity. So to help reduce this stress a bit and make your job search as seamless and efficient as possible, doing these things should help: […]
Bridges… don’t burn ‘em. When planning your exit, it’s most important to remember that we live and work in a small world. That guy who shares a wall with the printer may someday interview you for your dream job. So resigning on a positive note is vital. Bridges… build new ones. Before making your official […]