When Your New Gig Sucks
You just started a new gig and you absolutely hate it. Well, "hate" may be a strong word, but being disappointed and even a bit remorseful after changing jobs isn’t uncommon, you are not alone. Being miserable 40+ hours a week is no way to live, but before you throw in the towel, there are a few things you can try to turn things around.
What’s wrong?
Number one, you must determine the ultimate r
Sneaky (and smart) Ways To Advance Your Career During Holiday Season
Give up the holiday time bliss
Let's face it, December at the office is never taken seriously. With many decision makers out on extended holiday vacations, others find themselves in limbo with their work, while waiting for directions or approvals from the MIA management. Dark offices and empty cubes promote a relaxed atmosphere and it's easy to drift into a sweet "work coma". It is awfully temp
Why Developers Hate Recruiters
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 of disappointment, as soon as they realize they are talking to a third party recruiter. I have been wondering why that is and aski
Help Desk Blues
Help desk is a starting point for many IT professionals, however some stay in this role for many years. This often under-appreciated, but very important role can be rewarding for those who like to help people, however, has a low ceiling when it comes to compensation. So many of my candidates ask; how do you get out of help desk?
How long is too long?
3 years is certainly the maximum to stay on t
Give Your Resume Some Oomph!
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 things when you haven’t had to look for a job in 5+ years. Resume trends have changed an