In the world of Big Tech, you stay current or get passed by people that do. Every technologist in the field knows that it’s ever-changing. Whether you’re a project manager or a programmer, a tester or a Cloud Engineer, most people know the only thing that you can count on is change. This means IT… Read More »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the science of creating “thinking” computers and it’s about to change how you conduct recruiting and hiring. Like any technology, there are pros and cons to using AI as part of your hiring workflows. What are the risks related to leveraging these sophisticated technologies and how can you avoid the pitfalls… Read More »
It’s easy to say, “Thank you for your service,” to a U.S. veteran. But we think companies should go much further and make it a priority to hire men and women who have contributed their time during military service. These candidates learn very unique skills during their time in the military and come out as… Read More »
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) has been disrupting the work world as we know it for more than a decade. SaaS applications are a part of almost every workflow, democratizing formerly expensive tools in a subscription model that even the smallest company can take advantage of. After all this time, you wouldn’t think the SaaS business model would… Read More »
It’s the chicken or the egg question: Should you seek an IT security clearance before or after you look for a job that requires it? Government agencies and private companies place a high value on these security designations, and the jobs pay well and offer unique challenges for technologists. However, all of them require security… Read More »
Is 2021 the Year of 5G? The momentum of 5G was high at the beginning of 2020, but then COVID-19 hit which inevitably slowed the progress of building out the required 5G infrastructure. However, despite the global setbacks the world experienced due to COVID-19, cell carriers offering 5G technology did continue to show resiliency in… Read More »
While the rest of the world may be laying off workers, technologists are still highly in demand. 2021 looks to be potentially tumultuous from a jobs perspective—at least for the first quarter. The chances are high that hiring managers and recruiters will continue to fill any “purple squirrel” roles, while experienced IT candidates will likely be less willing to… Read More »
Disclosing your exact security clearance can be tricky. An employer may ask for your security clearance. However, some security clearance designations can be withdrawn if you disclose the wrong details. What should you do?! Here are some tips for how to disclose your security clearance designation without getting you into hot water. Disclosing Your Security… Read More »
The tech industry shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, there is a forecasted shortage of data engineers, programmers, and other types of technologists in the coming years. Thousands of IT jobs will likely go unfilled simply because there aren’t enough trained IT experts to fill them. So, what are the hot jobs for… Read More »
Having the right mix of professional skills in for a leadership career in today’s information technology space is not easy. But if your goal is to climb up the corporate ladder in the IT realm, you’ll need to exhibit a mix of hard and soft skills – in addition to your IT knowledge – to… Read More »