Is it possible to bulletproof your IT career? Nothing in this life is ever 100% certain, however staying on top of new technologies and software programs, not to mention earning multiple certifications, is a way for an IT professional to show senior executives and...
On a recent rainy Sunday I had the opportunity to go see the movie “The Revenant” and it struck me that for all of the great screenplay and dialogue, the really gripping part of the movie was what wasn’t said – this great film was minimal in dialogue but conveyed a...
Talent shortages and headlines of cyber attacks becoming more frequent have driven IT security and healthcare IT professionals into high demand. However, according to a recent Glassdoor survey (read full article at...
With the downturn in the oil industry these last several months, many very qualified professionals have found themselves looking for other positions. And not surprisingly, there are more people available than jobs for them readily available in the marketplace right...
As one million security positions go unfilled worldwide, according to Cisco research, companies across all industries are gearing up to increase recruiting efforts focused not only on top IT talent but also on gender diversity within their IT workforce. According to...
I learned recently that someone who had been a long-time mentor to me in my many years in the business had recently retired. It got me thinking that I probably never really shared with him how much I appreciated all that he had done to contribute to my success over...
While February is famous for many holidays including Groundhog Day and Presidents Day, everything pales in comparison to Valentine's Day. What could be more worthy of celebration than love? But "love" shouldn't apply just to the important people in your life, it...
“If you can hire people whose passion intersects with the job, they won’t require any supervision at all. They will manage themselves better than anyone could have ever manage them. Their fire comes from within, not from without.” Stephen Covey As the economy rebounds...
Welcome to 2016! The calendar is empty, our goals have yet to be accomplished and new opportunities wait to be discovered. There’s this feeling that we’ve been given another chance to get it right. With empty calendar in mind, we once again have an opportunity to make...
Karen Walding-Zuntych, Manager of Whitaker Technical and lead EHS Recruiter, will be a featured presenter at the 29thAnnual Environmental, Health & Safety Seminar. Her topic will be “Getting the Best out of your Diverse Workforce”. Presentation: 2016 The State of...
How to “Wow” Before, During and After the Interview Interviews are your opportunity to show why you are a great candidate, how you will fit in with the culture and how you can be successful in the role. It’s also your time to learn enough...
15 Questions to Ask During an Interview Interviews aren’t just for an employer to ask questions about why the candidate would be a good fit! Candidates should take this opportunity to ask the company questions to make their own decision about if...
Your Interview Process Can Increase Your Hiring Power Do you have a 2020 mindset in 2022? Good candidates are not “a dime a dozen” so to be competitive in today’s talent market companies need to communicate often, move quickly, and treat...
How to “Wow” Before, During and After the Interview Interviews are your opportunity to show why you are a great candidate, how you will fit in with the culture and how you can be successful in the role. It’s also your time to learn enough...
15 Questions to Ask During an Interview Interviews aren’t just for an employer to ask questions about why the candidate would be a good fit! Candidates should take this opportunity to ask the company questions to make their own decision about if...
Your Interview Process Can Increase Your Hiring Power Do you have a 2020 mindset in 2022? Good candidates are not “a dime a dozen” so to be competitive in today’s talent market companies need to communicate often, move quickly, and treat...