Since next week is Valentine’s Day, we thought it only fitting to write about the relationship between two parties – and how to move it to the next level. Most of us have been there before – we’re ready to commit but the one we’re courting just isn’t quite so sure. It can be heartbreaking. You, the hiring manager, have finally found the ideal candidate – a match made in… Continue

If you’re an IT professional entering the job market , we’ve got something to tell you that will make you smile – maybe even shout for joy.  Here goes….

You may never have to write another cover letter as long as you stay in the technology profession!

See, we knew you’d smile :)

If you’re like the majority of job seekers, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time during your IT job search writing the perfect cover letter. And you’ve spent all that precious time writing…

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We’ve blogged about how the IT job market is changing, and hiring managers are becoming very cautious and highly selective with job offers – even for those positions that require high-demand skills. This wasn’t always the case. Back in the 90’s, companies were in short supply of qualified talent, and IT professionals had the luxury of… Continue

It happened again. One of your top candidates for a job you're desperately trying to fill just called to inform you that he has decided to accept another offer.  You knew three offers were already on the table, but your clunky hiring process prevented you from making an offer sooner. Now, this highly qualified, highly skilled IT professional is going to work for a competitor.

This scenario is not unusual. In fact, it’s becoming the norm within the technology industry. Industry reports…

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We came across the following blog post, and felt compelled to respond.

"I've worked as a pure recruiter and sourcer for most of my staffing career. I'm new to full desk recruiting and I would like to know how…

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We’re just a week into 2011, and some of us here at Agile are finding it a bit difficult to stay true to our New Year's resolutions. But as tricky as it may be, it’s time to get down to business and focus on keeping those resolutions.

If you’re an IT professional who has resolved to find a new job, you’ve most likely committed to doing whatever it takes to get THAT…

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There has been a flurry of research, polls and articles about the recruiting challenges technology organizations will face in 2011. Findings suggest the available IT talent pool lacks experienced professionals who possess both high-demand skills and business intelligence. This month, the Atlanta Business Chronicle  asked several Atlanta tech insiders to discuss their industry. When asked…

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The latest Dice report on IT hiring reveals that six in 10 hiring managers and technology recruiters expect to hire more in the first half of 2011 than in the previous six months. Jobs involving network or database security are particularly in high demand, but finding top talent with the right skill sets to fill these positions will be…

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Back in October, Agile wrote “10 Reasons Why IT Jobs Are Worth Considering.” It was written, in part, because we were beginning to see an uptick in contract jobs from many of our clients. While IT budgets…

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A survey of human resources managers by job board CareerBuilder.com revealed that almost half of them typically review up to 25 applications per job while spending just 30 to 60 seconds looking over each one. That number pales in comparison to the applications our recruiters at Agile receive. Depending on the particular job posting, an Agile recruiter can get inundated with hundreds of applications – for just one position.

Now that the economy is turning around, the number of…

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As the economy gains momentum, IT professionals will have greater job opportunities, increasing the risk of turnover. In fact, employee retention is a concern many CIOs are struggling with today. In a recent survey, 43 percent of CIOs said that keeping existing workers is their top staffing priority.



When you think of retaining employees, no doubt the first people to come to mind are your top performers. In good times, retaining top IT talent is a high priority for CIOs. But even…

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Though it may sound cliché, timing really is everything when you’re searching for an IT job. After reading a blog earlier this week which encouraged job seekers to consider timing during the job search, our… Continue

In the past year, there's been a growth in hiring contract workers. Employers who need to fill positions but are still uncertain about the economic recovery may be more inclined to hire contractors because it frees companies from making long-term commitments in uncertain times.

While hiring contract workers may be advantageous for the employer, what about the job seeker? With unemployment still hovering around 10% in Georgia, many IT professionals who are out of work may be…

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