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We make a point to stay on top of practices and policies that can impact your career. Please browse our archive of pertinent articles, papers and helpful links to in-depth information on important issues.

Additional information regarding interview tips, hiring tips, attraction and retention strategies, industry news and trends, and our monthly newsletters, all offered from our tenured Staffing Consultants and staff, can be found under Articles & Insights. 

Questions to Ask Recruiters

Aug 20, 2020

  Questions to Ask Recruiters What questions you should ask when approached by a recruiter? These questions should move beyond the basic job responsibilities and location, and dig deeper into learning about the company, the potential for career growth, and the search/interview process....

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Guidelines for a successful re-occupancy

Jun 17, 2020

    States are opening up and most leaders we are speaking with are targeting a return date by the end of July, while a few have already allowed key employees back in the office. Here’s what we are hearing from our hiring managers: Workforce Schedule shifts to isolate a potential...

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Position Yourself For Success After COVID-19

Apr 16, 2020

  Position Yourself For Success After COVID-19 There are two main types of leaders: “Peacetime leaders and Wartime leaders”, Danny Cahill, staffing industry veteran and training guru, said recently in a professional development session. This concept got us thinking and we realized “Wartime...

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Happy Employees are Productive Employees

Feb 13, 2020

  HOW TO CREATE A HAPPY AND PRODUCTIVE PROJECT TEAM Following January’s newsletter about revising your candidate experience to attract top talent, let’s take a look at improving workplace happiness to keep your top employees happy and engaged. According to an article on techbeacon.com “Happy...

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Today We Give Thanks for a Strong Labor Market

Nov 20, 2019

  Economists say we are in the strongest labor market in decades (J. Bartash) which is great timing for Americans as we get ready for the hustle and bustle of a busy holiday season. The pace of layoffs and the unemployment rate remain near a 50-year low, giving Americans the confidence to...

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Questions to Ask Recruiters

Oct 18, 2019

  Q4 is already upon us and it’s officially Fall…although in Texas our temperatures haven’t fully gotten on board yet! As we dive into the season for football, fall carnivals, and all things pumpkin spice, let’s also take a deeper look into what questions candidates should be asking...

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Gain The Most Value From Networking

Aug 8, 2019

Being involved in associations and conferences is a great way to enhance your knowledge and skills while increasing your professional network. For some technical professionals the idea of networking can sound overwhelming, causing them to shy away from the potential to create mutually beneficial...

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The Rise of DevOps

Apr 25, 2019

  DevOps is coming up on its 10-year anniversary, and more industries across sectors are working to weave in the methodology. As the DevOps movement is increasing in popularity and demand across the country, these practitioners are becoming increasingly harder to find. “Yes, there is a huge...

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Benefits of Using Vacation Days

Mar 8, 2019

Spring Break is here for most of the country, and summer vacation is just around the corner! Did you know both employers and employees benefit when workers actually use their vacation days?   According to a recent Forbes article, there...

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Heart-Healthy Workplace

Feb 13, 2019

  How heart healthy is your work environment? According to the American Heart Association, heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and 2 killers worldwide. Did you know that “company culture can play a huge factor in heart health…” (A. Kohll, Forbes.com)? So, in honor of Valentine’s Day, here...

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Time to consider a contract job?

May 4, 2017

Ask yourself: Do I want to learn a new technology? Do I want to try a different role or work in a different Industry? Do I want to maximize my earning potential? Am I a fixer? (these folks like to fix a difficult situation) Am I filling a career gap? Am I trying to get into the workforce after a...

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Why Aren’t Workers Using Their Earned PTO?

by | May 18, 2023 | ,

    Why Aren’t Workers Using Their Earned PTO?   46% of American workers take less paid time off than they are offered, per the Pew Research Center.   There are many reasons why employees don't use all of their PTO. Some of the most common reasons...

3 Factors Driving the Talent Shortage

by | Apr 27, 2023 | ,

    DECLINING BIRTH RATE + COVID IMPACT DRIVING EARLY RETIREMENT = TALENT SHORTAGE   Where did everyone go?   For businesses across the United States, locating and attracting people has become increasingly difficult. The talent pool is getting...

How to Encourage Women in STEM

by | Mar 23, 2023 | ,

    HOW TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN IN STEM   As of 2021, women make up around 35% of the STEM workforce in the United States, according to the National Science Foundation. This means that there is a significant gender gap in STEM fields, and efforts to...

12 Days of Christmas: Recruiting Advice

by | Dec 15, 2022 |

  The 12 Days of Christmas: Recruiting Advice Set (a) goal! That’s right, just one goal and track progress like you would with multiple goals. Update your resume quarterly (and your LinkedIn profile), or after major projects/achievements. It takes a few minutes...

Four basic reasons people change jobs

by | Aug 31, 2022 | , ,

    Is a job change really right for you? There are four basic reasons a person changes jobs: 1. SituationSituation has nothing to do with the job itself. Some people change jobs because they’re being laid off or have a spouse who’s being transferred to...

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I have known Linda for several years and have consistently been impressed with her recruitment and communication skills. It’s a rare thing to be able to discuss the nuances, trends and directions of your industry with a recruiter. It’s even more rare for a recruiter to understand and empathize with very technical people. Rarer still for a recruiter to follow up, keep in touch and offer useful and actionable advice. Linda embodies all these traits and is very personable with it.

– Database Infrastructure Administrator, Houston

I have known Linda for several years and have consistently been impressed with her recruitment and communication skills. It’s a rare thing to be able to discuss the nuances, trends and directions of your industry with a recruiter. It’s even more rare for a recruiter to understand and empathize with very technical people. Rarer still for a recruiter to follow up, keep in touch and offer useful and actionable advice. Linda embodies all these traits and is very personable with it.

– Database Infrastructure Administrator, Houston

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Whitaker Companies
Whitaker Companies
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I had the pleasure of working with Jessica Tighe, and I can't recommend them highly enough.She went above and beyond in assisting me with my job search, showing a genuine interest in helping me with the hiring/interview process. Even when communication from the company that I was pursuing faltered, Jessica maintained consistent and supportive updates, ensuring I was never left in the dark.As a designer, I have worked with many recruiters over the years and this has been one of the best experiences that I've had.
Morgan Hunter
Morgan Hunter
19:39 09 Aug 24
Very supportive, friendly and professional people to work with. Paul has been very supportive and on multiple occasions went out of the way to help whenever needed.
Abhishek Chatterjee
Abhishek Chatterjee
19:18 29 Sep 23
My recruitment experience oand ongoing relationship with the folks at Whitaker has always been businesslike, friendly, helpful and prompt. It has been a pleasure.
Warren Bell
Warren Bell
12:57 27 Sep 23
I have been working with Whitaker since 2018 and these guys are the best. They got the best companies for placements.
Kranthi kumar
Kranthi kumar
21:03 26 Sep 23
Very helpful and knowledgeable recruiting/staffing firm. Anytime I have questions or need help they are quick to respond! Paul along with Stephanie and Alex have been a pleasure to work with.
Aziz Said
Aziz Said
19:20 26 Sep 23
Whitaker IT is excellent staffing agency. Paul Choudhuri whom I worked with personally is fantastic, he really helped in every step of the way. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a new opportunity.
Kumar Karanam
Kumar Karanam
18:49 26 Sep 23
Within a mere three weeks of partnering with Whitaker IT, I successfully obtained not one, but two positions.Their robust and esteemed network of top-tier clients enables them to thoroughly prepare candidates and maintain rapid communication throughout the entire process.The team is comprised of exceedingly skilled and dedicated professionals.My heartfelt appreciation goes to Bianca, Linda, and Patricia of Whitaker IT for their instrumental role in efficiently securing not just one but 2 offers offers for me in just a week.I highly recommend.
Fola Raheem
Fola Raheem
16:11 09 Aug 23
I have had a great experience with Whitaker Technical and Mi M. She negotiated an offer with a great company and a substantial raise. She was professional and did an amazing job as my recruiter. I would definitely recommend working with her, and with Whitaker, to anyone looking to advance their career.
Chris Adams
Chris Adams
23:20 22 Jul 23
Mr Ashok Chowdhary
Mr Ashok Chowdhary
15:19 13 Jul 23
Pete Curran
Pete Curran
18:02 22 Jun 23
Paul and all the folks at Whitaker Companies demonstrated great expertise and professionalism during the entire recruiting process. Paul was personally involved and kept me updated every step of the way. If you are an IT professional you can rest assure Whitaker would help you land the right position within their network of companies. They handle all the admin stuff and are always available to answer any questions you may have. I highly recommend.
Antonio NISSI
Antonio NISSI
16:58 14 Mar 23
This team is committed to both the clients and the consultant. Very personable and they keep me posted on progress
Paula Schwartz
Paula Schwartz
13:59 01 Mar 23
Michael Thunderclap
Michael Thunderclap
19:33 08 Jun 22
I was very impressed with Whitaker, specifically Paul and Patricia. Both of them were very responsive and helped me a lot through the process. Thanks to both of them, I am now employed at a great company!
Tod Bailey
Tod Bailey
16:37 09 Oct 21
Great experience with Whitaker! Always available to answer questions and follow up.
Mike Kim
Mike Kim
15:56 05 May 21
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Paul Choudari and Patricia. They were very responsive to my questions. Very personable people and got me in contact with the hiring manager. I look forward to working with them.
Mark Steven Emfinger
Mark Steven Emfinger
15:08 03 Mar 21
Whitaker Companies , are really good at what they do . Especially , Paul and Alexandria are prompt, personable and a great help through out the process of recruitment.
rohit maila
rohit maila
17:56 22 Feb 21
Working with Whitaker is a great experience. And still continuing the journey with enormous satisfaction. Especially with Paul. the more we praise the less words about him. He is a genuine professional and a man of word. Prompt response and understanding nature at every scenario. I personally thankful to Paul from all the deeps of my hear for helping me through the process as well as supporting me thereafter and also go out their ways to help the consultants in achieving their demands.
Mahesh Pothanapalli
Mahesh Pothanapalli
17:32 11 Feb 21
I've worked off and on with Whitaker Companies for a few years, and they have always been super helpful and attentive. I've been trying to confirm my employment, and the professional I was working with went above and beyond. She responded to my emails late into the evenings, expedited my request, and really made the process easier. I would absolutely recommend Whitaker Companies.
Cmorrissey87
Cmorrissey87
04:40 27 Feb 19
It is great working with Whitaker IT, they are very professional with consultants and good at understanding the requirement and providing right opportunities!!
Sudhamsh Maroju
Sudhamsh Maroju
11:08 25 Feb 19
Whitaker Companies are very professional and personable all at the same time! Paul Choudhuri and Patricia Simpson go above and beyond to meet not only the client's needs but also to place consultants in exactly the right place. Both communicated and followed through on my every need. They have been supportive and warm and anticipated my questions even before I knew what to ask. If you are a client with a need ... CALL Them! If you a consultant looking for a job ... CALL Them! Well done ... Whitaker Companies!
Deborah Tollett
Deborah Tollett
17:15 21 Feb 19
I'm currently working as contract consultant for Whitaker at a client facility. The hiring process was smooth and easy. The Whitaker rep has been friendly and stayed in contact throughout the contract, providing client feedback. If an issue arises, he acts as liaison with the client. It's been the best, most personal experience I've had as a contractor. At Whitaker you're not just a cog in the machine.
Charles Brown
Charles Brown
21:05 18 Feb 19
I love working with the team at Whitaker IT! Leadership's focus on professionalism, integrity, performance, teamwork, respect and balance make this not only a great place to work but a great place to learn and share ideas with a supportive and collaborative group of individuals that understand it is just as important to support the team in achieving their goals as it is to achieve their own individual goals.
Patricia Simpson
Patricia Simpson
20:43 18 Feb 19
Whitaker Companies, are really good at what they do! They provide swift response, and also go out their ways to help the consultants in achieving their demands. I personally am thankful for Paul and Alexandria for helping me through the process as well as supporting me thereafter.
siddarth servicenow
siddarth servicenow
15:38 18 Feb 19
Whitaker is a great partner of ours at IDI Consulting. I work directly with Paul and have a great two way relationship with him where we both provide each help when needed. They communicate clearly and are very knowledgeable. I highly recommend working with Whitaker in any way possible whether it is as a vendor, customer, or partner.
Dan O'Brien
Dan O'Brien
15:26 18 Feb 19
We employed this group a few years ago and had a great experience. All of the members are wonderful and they were able to fill my jobs quickly. What was most impressive was the responsiveness and the dedication to find best talent to fill our job openings.The admin and ownership play a key role to the success of any organizations business and they support the recruiters well to avoid any last minute issues here at Whitaker. You will not be disappointed.
Jhilmil Goel
Jhilmil Goel
16:02 01 Oct 18
I love my co workers! The president is a really nice and really cares about his employees. Whitaker has a really supportive Admin team. I would definitely recommend this company.
Alexa Alvarez
Alexa Alvarez
14:02 26 Jun 18
GREAT place to work... nice people
Jen Lawson
Jen Lawson
22:45 17 Oct 17
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Why Busy Managers Still Need to Prep for Interviews

May 23, 2024

          Been There, Done That? Why Busy Managers Still Need to Prep for Interviews   As a seasoned manager, you’ve likely conducted countless interviews, sifting through resumes, assessing candidates, and making...

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    Ghosting in the Interview Process: A Haunting Reality for Both Sides   The world of recruitment is facing a chilling phenomenon: GHOSTING. Just like in dating, candidates and hiring managers alike are disappearing without a trace...

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