The popularity of the .NET framework remains constant despite many technologies and platforms for application development. A large number of websites and applications have been built using the .NET framework. Not surprisingly .NET developers are always in demand. Since .NET is scalable and has evolved over the years with many libraries and easy to use tools, the need to hire qualified talent to…

Recently I went to run after two weeks of being off. My right knee reminded me of the consequences of taking off one week let alone two. I’ve been a little off my exercise schedule since my daughter left for college. She and I had spent the summer working out together and now without her my workouts were boring and unexciting. I knew not working out wasn’t the best approach…

Recent reports of ageism in Silicon Valley and and other places bring attention back to the subject.  This is a tough topic because there are valuable workers on the wrong end of it.

Older workers have more experience and there is a lot of value in that.  However, younger workers bring new skills, motivation, and a desire to work hard.  They tend to be willing to work long hours and they cost less in salary.

In some cases the experience is more valuable.  In some cases it’s…

Amazon Web Services (AWS)is a subsidiary of Amazon.com that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms to individuals, companies and governments, on a paid subscription basis with a free-tier option available for 12 months. Not a lot of recruiters try to source there. The reason is simple they do not know how. Well to do this without…

Having a career in tech can be lucrative. A computer engineer, for example, has an average annual salary of $116,000. If you’re a software developer, you could earn at least $100,000 per year.

But most tech professionals aren't doing it for the money. That’s because they know that they have an important role with an incredible amount of…

Ever wondered what sought after engineers are looking for in a company?

It will come as no surprise to any Engineering Manager that it takes more than attractive job specs and trendy working environments to appeal to the UK’s current market of top-performing embedded and electronics engineers. Embedded engineers are now at such a…

The state of Maine is making a concerted effort to bring candidates back home.  Companies in the state are targeting candidates that grew up there, went to college there, or have a significant history there.

It’s a good strategy for stability.  People who have experienced life in a certain part of the country and want to come back are more likely to stay for the long haul.  Creating opportunities for candidates like this makes sense for businesses that will benefit from stable…

Developing an experience-based candidate framework is the key to an effective hiring plan! Here are the steps a company needs to take before placing an ad or interviewing potential employees.

 Last week on Hire Power Radio Show, Erin Wilson, Co-Founder of …

Americans starting new businesses is at a 40 year low.  The biggest factor is the maturity of the nation and economy.  Everything seems covered.  It used to be that you could look around and see what the area needs and start a business with little or no competition.  Now they don’t need another dry cleaner in town, or another Thai restaurant.

There are, of course, lots of opportunities in new technologies and holes to fill there, but even those are getting filled up pretty quickly.…

Receiving an interview call from your dream…

As high school students embark on the journey of applying for college, many question how the school they choose will impact their future. Will a bigger or more expensive university lead to a better job after graduation? Should you, and how much should you consider your future career when applying to college or when choosing which school to ultimately attend? 

Opinions are divided and it’s worth considering both sides of the argument…

In the first quarter of the 19th century, a series of violent revolts in England were perpetrated by the Luddites, textile laborers gravely concerned about the degradation of their jobs and working conditions in the midst of the Industrial Revolution. These disgruntled workers smashed, burned and destroyed weaving machines used to make fabric and clothing. While their…

GlossaryTech for LinkedIn Chrome extension is finally live!

Originally intended for sourcing technical talent on LinkedIn, you can also use the extension to learn programming terms on any website, e.g. GitHub, StackOverflow, Wikipedia, etc.

The extension detects and…

Recruiting has become an increasingly important topic in top organizations. The competition for talent has grown more precise and far more intense over the last few years as companies recognize their advancement and growth depends entirely on recruiting the people necessary to implement their plans.

How to find talented people, on the other hand, is a subject that is widely misunderstood, even among ostensibly experienced and capable executives. How does one…

by Travis Brown

It's easy to see social media as an overwhelming driver of irrelevant traffic. At least, it's easy to feel that way in many business sectors since it's…

by Emily Ceskavich 

When interviewing a millennial, it’s tough to gauge exactly who you have in front of you.

Are you sitting at the table with someone who feels entitled to rewards,…

The number of Americans relocating peaked in……….ready for this………1985.  Last year only 10% of people in the US moved.

The problem with this is that people are not getting to where the jobs are.  It’s not just that companies don’t want to pay for relo.  That is certainly true and is a factor, but candidates don’t want to move.  The average time spent in a given job has been getting shorter and candidates know this.  So uprooting the family and moving away from the place that you’ve…

Top Tips to Maximise the Impact of Your CV with a Powerful Profile

If constructed well, a CV profile can really give your CV the upper hand when it comes to standing out amongst a crowd. As you will know from our ‘The Art of a Fantastic CV’ blog, employers often spend no more than 10…

I am taking a break from my series on lesser sites, to write this post because of a few interactions I have had over the last week or so with “sourcers”. These interactions led me to wonder what is wrong with sourcers these days.

I have been contacted several times, by sourcers asking me were they could look for certain niche skills. I…

Both companies and recruiting firms always seem to claim they understand the importance of “engagement” but are they really practicing it?  Candidate engagement is the art of making the candidate feel that they aren’t part of a transaction but instead feel like companies are truly helping them create a better life for themselves and their family.

Candidate…