When I found myself unemployed in early 2017 for the first time in my entire career, I felt lost, defeated, and with a huge blow to my confidence. My family depended on my salary and not being able to contribute financially was hard to think about. After the initial shock subsided, my partner and IRead more

As the job market grows more competitive, recruiters proactively connecting with passive candidates has become a necessary component in hiring strategies. If you have a LinkedIn account, you have likely received a message from a recruiter or a hiring manager about a job opening. However, with so much of what we encounter on the internetRead more

As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus said, “the only one constant in life is change.” This is certainly true for anyone working in areas related to or based upon technology (and few don’t these days). Industry standards have shown that Information Technology is one of the fastest growing industries always looks to stay ahead of theRead more

The Silicon Forest is scorching hot with hiring this summer.  Here is a list of the most in-demand roles that companies are hiring for: Desktop Support Technician – As the first line of defense for customer service and troubleshooting, Desktop Support workers need to be good problem solvers, have strong technical skills, and have superiorRead more

While sending a thank you note after an interview can feel like a bit of a throw-back, this gesture may be more of a deal breaker than most job-seekers think. Hiring managers see the thank you note as a requirement rather than a post-interview formality. Sending a thank you note shows that you are considerate,Read more

Ah, the classic cover letter problem. For most candidates, it’s the most dreaded part of the hiring process. You plow through endless cover letter examples online, draft and redraft the perfect letter, all the while thinking, “surely my resume speaks for itself, what’s the point?”   Cover letters may be a sore spot for manyRead more

Students, particularly college students, often look at graduation like a finish line; the day you are finally free of finals, late night studying, and living off of top ramen. At the beginning of your college experience that finish line seems so far away, but the “finish line” inevitably approaches and it’s all students can doRead more

Long days, sunny weather, and a socially-packed schedule — that’s what summertime is all about, right?! The urban legend that summer is one of the worst times to find employment opportunities is long gone. The fear for most is that hiring slows down during these times because hiring managers (or yourself!) will have scheduling conflictsRead more

You’ve got your resume tightened up, your interview answers prepped and ready, and you have your references together, but when it comes down to it an interview is much more than just your qualifications on paper. The way you present yourself when meeting a hiring manager for the first time is crucial, and contributes toRead more

Whether you are a job seeker or a recruiter, experienced or inexperienced, there are always new lessons to be learned. One should always seek to learn from their mistakes, and the mistakes of others. The cost of integrity and honoring your personal and professional commitments is steep! You never know the doors that a casualRead more