(Photo by Victor Miloslavsky) 2020 marks twenty years of my beloved career as an IT Recruiter. I know, it’s hard to explain this being twenty-nine years old, but oh well…this is something my readers just have to accept! With this said I have seen a few recessions as a recruiter and I want to talk […]
Although we all generally want to be honest and upfront with our prospective employers, embellishing your last salary isn’t considered so wrong anymore. This practice has become pretty much customary: tell your friends that you didn’t lie about it and some will think that you are an idiot! As a recruiter and a trusted source […]
As you know, I like to cover the most controversial career topics in my blog and I haven’t written for a while… because I couldn’t find anything worth writing about, until recently. A friend of a friend who is working as a contractor on a long-term assignment reached out with a question that I know […]
You just started to understand your boss, adjusted to his limitations and learned to deal with his little quirks and… bummer!… he is being replaced. What do you do? In any case, you want to give your new boss the warmest (disarming) welcome you possibly can. This may not be a new organization for them, […]
In today’s job market, IT professionals, especially developers and engineers, are a hot commodity. Even when you are not actively looking, IT recruiters know how to find you. Once they locate their victim, the sweet-talk begins. Is this an opportune moment to upgrade your job, or will the frequent changes, eventually hinder your career? I am […]
The economy is on a rebound, so it is no surprise that many companies are using mergers and acquisitions as an effective way to grow revenues. As a result, I’ve recently noticed an increase in the number of questions on how to survive these transactions as an employee. To provide some valid advice, I interviewed […]
As a recruiter, I couldn’t help but notice increased amount of job-hopping on IT resumes over the years. Tough economic times showed that job security which we used to associate with full-time employment at a Fortune 500 company, may be just an illusion nowadays. When I am talking to candidates about job opportunities, stability is […]
Some of the biggest monsters and cold-hearted executive sharks still soften up around the holiday season, so not taking advantage of their vulnerability isn’t very smart. I would like to share some ideas on making Christmas work for you. Identify your targets It’s the end of the year and a perfect time to reassess your […]
WHEN WORK IS HELL Unfortunately finding yourself in a difficult situation at work is more common than people like to admit. Whether it is a result of recent changes (restructuring, merger or split) or getting caught in a fatal political conflict, you may start considering just walking away. Stop! Quitting will not bring you the […]
When Facebook was becoming popular it started out very innocent and playful: we used it to watch our old classmates get fat or stalk our exes. Over the years, whether we like it or not, FB has become an integral part of our reality. There is a social expectation that if you don’t have a […]