As the coronavirus outbreak changes the way many of us conduct our professional lives, it’s definitely impacting the overall hiring process for businesses across the world and here in Kansas City—including how you interview for that next position. Yet, instead of delaying the process, many companies are moving forward by simply taking those in-person… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tips for Tech Consultants
How to Write an Amazing Resume
A resume is perhaps the most important part of your job search. It’s what initially attracts the attention of a hiring manager, communicates your value to potential employers, and can lead to landing an interview. We’ve seen hundreds of resumes throughout our more than 15 years in the healthcare IT consulting and staffing industry… Read more »
5 Soft Skills Every IT Professional Needs in 2019
As an IT professional, you’re in demand. There are many more job openings than there are workers to fill them. However, that’s not to say you can sit back and relax. Instead, if you want to stay a step ahead of your peers, you should always be learning and growing. And while it’s important… Read more »
Proper Protocol for Following Up After Your First Round of Interviews
Just finished your first interview? Don’t sit around and wait for the hiring manager to call or email you. Instead, there are a few steps you should take after that initial round in the hiring process to shore up your chances of getting a second interview and eventually the offer. Here’s a look at… Read more »
5 Podcasts Every IT Professional Should Listen To
You know it’s important to stay up-to-date on IT news and to continually develop your skills in an ever-evolving IT world. But as any busy IT professional knows, it’s not always that easy. With a job that takes up much of your day, it’s hard to find time to keep up with new tech… Read more »
These Highly Successful Habits Will Turn You into an IT Leader
Some tech innovators have strange habits. Take Sandy Lerner, co-founder of Cisco Systems. She’s into jousting. Mark Zuckerberg, on the other hand, announced his intention to become fluent in Mandarin, whereas Japanese inventor, Yoshiro Nakamatsu, known as the father of the floppy disk, likes to hang out in his “Calm Room,” a bathroom tiled… Read more »
7 Most Common Resume Mistakes
We all make mistakes. But one on your resume will quickly disqualify you from getting an interview. A recent survey of human resource managers identified seven of the most common mistakes job seekers make on their resumes. These are the blunders the survey respondents said are instant deal breakers: Typos or bad grammar A whopping 77… Read more »
Every IT Professional Needs These Soft Skills
You might be the best programmer or coder in the building. But if you don’t have strong soft skills, you’re going to have a tough time advancing your career. After all, a career in IT is more than just about technical skills. Some other types of skills you should always be working on include: Listening…. Read more »
5 Simple Job Search Mistakes to Avoid
Looking for a new position can certainly be daunting. But is the employment market really that tight? In reality, there are plenty of healthcare IT jobs out there, with employers waiting for the right candidate to come along. To put yourself in the running, make sure you take the right approach with your search… Read more »
Majority of Employers Say Something on Social Media Caused Them to Not Hire a Candidate
Would you want potential employers to see everything you’ve ever posted on social media? If the answer is no, you better start cleaning up your online profiles fast — especially if you’re looking for a new job. According to a recent survey by CareerBuilder, a whopping 70 percent of employers use social media to research… Read more »