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

Working remotely has become a common occurrence today. The landscape of business and commuting and office buildings is changing. While it might seem counterintuitive, remote workers tend to be more engaged than on-site workers. Employees are able to focus on the tasks at hand. Time and money spent in a commute are diverted back toRead more

It is inevitable that during your some 40 years of working life that you will encounter a teammate or co-worker whom you just don’t get along with. Engaging with different types of personalities and working styles will undoubtedly present to you with a relational challenge or two. Learning how to work through these situations andRead more

For employees and job seekers, the topic of automation in an organization’s workforce can be challenging to understand. On one hand, you have the thought process that automation and new technology will reduce the number of jobs. On the other hand, technology makes your job easier; you know that automation gives organizations the chance toRead more

The impact of Artificial Intelligence on recruiting and hiring is definitely a hot topic in the market today. With technology advancing at an astronomical pace, organizations are finding more efficient ways to accomplish basic tasks. There isn’t much credible data saying that AI will have a negative effect on recruiters and hiring managers, so mostRead more

Summer is heating up and hiring is cooling down, right?  Wrong. Many companies miss out on the opportunity to hire great talent during this time. Here are four reasons why employers should double down on their summer hiring. Easier for candidates to find time to interview:  If the candidate you are interested in is currentlyRead more

In the world of hiring, you will hear phrases like, “The candidate wasn’t a good culture fit.” As a hiring manager, you might have even said this yourself. But how often is what makes a good culture fit challenged? Not often enough. Too often the term “culture fit” is used as a reason for notRead 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