What Candidates Should Expect From IT Staffing Firms – Part II
At the beginning of the summer, I had Part I of this post where I asked the question “What do you look for when working with IT staffing firms?”. My original topic was “What Candidates Should Expect from IT Staffing Firms” which has morphed into “What do you look for when working with these firms?” […]
Quick Update and Thoughts
Since my last post, business has picked up significantly. This seems somewhat at odds with the general trend in the economy, as layoffs are ongoing in many firms and financial results continue to suffer. This trend is impacting my company across the country, and seems to be consistent in the vast majority of regions. What […]
What Candidates Should Expect From IT Staffing Firms – Part 1
Originally, my plan for this post was to do a short piece on what to look for in an IT staffing / consulting company. However, when I asked people for their thoughts and experiences, I received way more questions and and anecdotes than I ever anticipated! In today’s market, many folks are finding themselves working […]
A Breath of Fresh Air
I attended and participated in an event this evening, the “TechColumbus IdeaPitch and Industry Forum” (http://www.techcolumbus.org/techcolumbus-ideapitch-and-industry-forum). It was organized by the Ohio State university Business Builders Club, a student organization with the objective of promoting entrepreneurship as a career path for graduates. The agenda included three separate forums for the students. One forum was the […]
Simple Job Hunting Tip
If your are using job boards as a source for opportunities, there is a site that can help save you significant time and energy. A nifty tool I use is a web site http://www.indeed.com/. “Indeed” does a scan of job boards and provides a singular portal to view jobs that meet your search criteria. Essentially, […]
Job Hunting Tips…
Given the economy, many folks who are not used to looking for employment are finding themselves doing so. Job-hunting (more importantly, job FINDING) is a good skill to have in your portfolio, and one that most of us acquire the hard way. There are countless books, web sites, and blogs on this topic, so there […]
Driving Cost Out Of The Contingent Labor Supply Chain
Another winning post title. When I speak with a procurement professional, the discussion always comes around to bill rates for contingent labor and how our rates compare to others. The importance of low bill rates is constantly impressed upon me, and the offering of most favorable pricing and terms is a requirement to win the […]
You 2.0
OK, so the title is a bit cliche’, but so were the others I came up with. I talk to people all the time, and in particular I come into contact with a lot of folks who are looking for a new opportunity in a field where employment is soft or in decline. Too many […]
IT Staffing Supply Chain Thoughts…
I just finished working with a team of folks on an RFP response to do business as an approved vendor in the IT staffing space, and this got me to thinking about the process. I’ve been directly responsible, led, and / or contributed to about a dozen of these types of responses during the past […]
More Trends…
I make it a habit to regularly meet with folks in the IT staffing industry on a regular basis. It is always good to keep up with what is happening around town, and to discuss ideas on dealing with the challenges we all face. In fact, I estimate that on average, I talk to anywhere […]
