Thursday, March 29, 2012
Extra polish that makes a job candidate shine Catching a hiring manager's eye is never an easy task. So how can a job candidate stand out from the crowd? Here are some tips to help you shine and win the battle
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Why you should include volunteer work on a resume LinkedIn surveyed 2,000 professionals in the U.S. and found that 89 percent have volunteer experience, but only 45 percent include their volunteer work on their resume
Thursday, July 14, 2011
7 ways job seekers self-destruct Experienced and inexperienced job seekers alike make mistakes before, during and after job interviews that can sink their chances of landing a new job. Most of these can be avoided
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Social networks: Hotbeds for hiring-discrimination claims Learn about the information that employers can and can't factor into their hiring decisions, and the magnitude of the legal risk associated with employment discrimination through social networking Web sites
Thursday, March 03, 2011
IT graduates 'not well trained, ready to go' Employers agree that colleges and universities need to provide their students with the essential skills required to run IT departments, yet only 8% of hiring managers would say they have them
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Career Advice: How to catch a hiring manager's eye Susan G. Schade, vice-president and CIO of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, answers questions about getting noticed by people who connect with employers, mentor relationships and more
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Are biases keeping you from hiring the best candidate? With tech hiring on the rise again, savvy managers are schooling themselves to guard against common preconceptions that simply don't apply in today's job market. Here are six to avoid
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The new IT job search Now more than ever, career experts say, you have to take a strategic approach to your job search and application process
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Personal branding tactics that scream 'Hire me!' Zeroing in on your unique personal brand and communicating it consistently and effectively in your job search is a surefire strategy for attracting employers' attention
Thursday, March 04, 2010
The best questions to ask an interviewer By taking time before your interview to consider the best questions to ask, you stand a better chance of not only coming across as an engaged professional, but also getting all the information you need
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wanted Technologies unveils job market app A new Web-based application will allow HR professionals to get access to real-time and historical hiring information from Wanted Technologies’ massive job ad database. Find out what the tool does and who it’s targeted at
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Recruiting software: Ways for workers to beat it Applicant tracking and recruiting systems originally relied on keyword-matching algorithms to identify candidates with the right skills and experience for a position--and to rule out unqualified candidates
Monday, February 09, 2009
Job Interviews and the Power of Silence Q&A with Mark Settle reveals what a CIO looks for in job candidates 
Monday, February 09, 2009
Your online reputation: Leveraging LinkedIn Make the most of your LinkedIn account. Part 3 in our series on how to maneuver your professional reputation through Web 2.0.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
3 surefire steps to landing an interview Economic realities might make it harder to get a job interview. However, candidates who approach their search in a persistent, strategic and positive manner stand a better chance than others
Monday, August 18, 2008
Use your IT grad degree in a job search Graduate degrees can help candidates stand out by combining their knowledge of advanced theories or bleeding-edge technology with experience gained through early jobs, internships or contracting work
Monday, January 07, 2008
How to hunt for an IT job the low-profile way You want to circulate your CV for the right opportunities, but how to do so in an online age without the boss finding out? Some helpeful tips
Monday, November 12, 2007
Tips for speeding your IT hires Cut out the middleman and don't look for too precise a skills match, experts advise.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
A few more tips for a successful career search If you’re among those in the job hunt, consider whether you may be falling into these common job-search traps.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Four IT job search traps...and how to avoid them Are you an IT professional who - though skilled and experienced - can't seem to locate a good position. If so, you may want to consider whether you're falling into these common job-search traps:
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Skills that make a storage administrator's resume stand out Experts and hiring managers list four skills and areas of experience that make a storage administrator's resume attractive.
Monday, July 05, 2004
The wrong stuff Now that IT departments are starting to do just a little recruiting, it's time to think about how to hire the best and brightest people. Despite having had a few years when they could be really choosy, hiring managers seem to have lost sight of how to pick great employees.
Monday, March 22, 2004
Diverse skills can help IT workers avoid offshore axe To thrive in today's workforce, IT professionals will need a mix of industry-specific skills and a multidisciplinary background as more programming and coding work is moved offshore. 
Sunday, February 22, 2004
Career watch - Feb. 23, 2004 Taller workers tend to earn more than their vertically challenged counterparts, according to a study from the University of Florida.
Tuesday, December 30, 2003
IT salary survey: Hopes for a better 2004 More than four out of 10 U.S. IT workers received no raises during 2003, but 60 per cent expect to receive a raise of at least three per cent in 2004, according to a new survey released by skills assessment firm Brainbench Inc.