It’s hard to know if you’ve picked the right candidate for the job. All the behavioral questions, interviewing and personality or skills testing will not give you exactly what you need to make the decision to hire, or keep looking. At some point, there is an element of “gut feel” to every new hire. Here… Read More »
If you don’t work in IT, this blog post may seem like an oxymoron. The idea that a programmer in software engineering or a security consultant in information technology needs creative skills probably feels counterintuitive. But technology professionals need to be highly creative and use that energy and experience in a number of ways to… Read More »
When is enough, enough? In the search for good talent in a tight job market, how will you know your candidate funnel is full enough? When is it time to stop taking new resumes, concentrate on interviewing and hopefully, negotiate an offer? The answer is: It depends. When Do You Need to Hire? Ask the… Read More »
Old school developers who can work quietly in their coding cubicle and then trot out periodically with some Python or even Cobol script are a dying breed. That’s because the 2019 software developer must have client-facing soft skills to solve end-user problems and launch products. Soft skills are the ones that enable a developer to… Read More »
The current job market is nerve-wracking for everyone except candidates. Low unemployment has made for an intensely competitive market, particularly in the technology sector. That means employers need to be increasingly creative in their approach to recruiting and making the offer. Today, time is of the essence. By the time you’ve made it through the… Read More »
Agile is a methodology developed for complex technology projects. But today, the Agile method is being used in all kinds of business settings, from startups to enterprises. Project managers frequently use Agile to coordinate dispersed teams for collaboration as it is a framework that lends itself well to collaboration between cross-functional teams. For the project… Read More »
Companies are seeking new ways to find more talent these days. That’s because the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in 40 years and there is a shortage of qualified employees due to an increase in hiring. In fact, 40% of global employers report talent shortages. The state of the current employment market is why more… Read More »
Spontaneity for a project manager means you come to work with a to-do list and by 9:15 a.m. it’s thrown out the window. The best project managers bring the ability to adapt to a project’s spontaneously erupting challenges while handling them gracefully and with aplomb. If this sounds fun to you, consider the world of… Read More »
In our social-media-driven society, your company’s reputation can be damaged with one mouse click. This is especially concerning in today’s low unemployment market where virtually everyone that wants a job can find one. In an environment where it’s even harder than usual to find good talent, a bad company reputation will make it more difficult… Read More »
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blackstone Technology Group, a digital IT services and solutions firm, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website for its talent sourcing division. Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone specializing in providing clients the best talent in the industry, serving commercial, government and non-profit clients across the U.S. Blackstone… Read More »