Agile is a methodology for organizing large projects, particularly in the technology field. TechTarget points out that an agile project embodies flexibility and innovation while applying “a level of pragmatism into the delivery of a finished project.” Agile is particularly suited for software development, where many small pieces come together to create one digital product.… Read More »
Blackstone Talent Group was in full force to celebrate this year’s Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) Top 25 event. The event honors the Top 25 most powerful women in business in our Colorado communities. The Top 25 event not only celebrates each of the winner’s professional achievements, but also celebrates their personal journeys and… Read More »
Our San Francisco team was given the opportunity to attend the Year Up: Bay Area Career Fair and Recruiter Panel on January 9th. Our team enjoyed talking with the Year Up Interns about our current open positions as well as their experiences in the Year Up program. Year Up’s mission is to close the Opportunity Divide… Read More »
Employers already know how much money is lost every time an employee leaves. The cost is higher now because it’s taking longer to find replacement employees in such a tight employment market. Why do employees leave? There are a host of reasons, but culture was identified as a big driver of employee turnover as far… Read More »
How is a 4 percent unemployment market affecting your job search? While employers are grousing about the tight labor pool and talent wars are forcing companies to offer more to attract better candidates, how does today’s unprecedented low unemployment rate affect the job seeker? The Advantages of Low Unemployment The low unemployment rate in the… Read More »
In a 4 percent unemployment market, companies with slow hiring processes will lose good candidates. The reality is we are experiencing the lowest unemployment we’ve seen in 17 years, and it’s driving a talent war in categories as diverse as retail workers to computer programmers. It’s not just millennials that have grown frustrated with outdated… Read More »
Just thinking about the title, “Development and Operations Engineer” (DevOps), you might recognize the position as a bridge between the creation and deployment of a complicated software product. TechTarget says, “A DevOps Engineer must know how to manage the IT infrastructure that’s needed to support software code in dedicated, multi-tenant or hybrid cloud environments.” Some… Read More »
Most people hate talking about money. This is especially true during the job interview process. Doing it wrong can stymie your chances for a new job. But it also can feel awkward talking about money with a hiring manager that is practically a stranger. We know that there are some good ways to conduct this… Read More »
There are all kinds of ways to work today. From freelancing or contract work, permanent placement, contract-to-hire, and more, it can be hard for a job candidate to sort out the benefits and drawbacks of each of these types of employment. Employers can be confused about which arrangement could benefit their organization. This article discusses… Read More »
Old school manners haven’t gone out of style. Having manners means you behave in a respectful way toward others. While these are written and unwritten rules for behaving ethically and respectfully in our interactions with other people, they are still important when trying to find a new job. Have We Lost Our Manners? A Civility… Read More »