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A Comprehensive Framework for Assessing IT Consulting Firms

by Resource 1 on August 27, 2024

 

Executive leaders are confronted daily by the challenges that arise from the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and enterprise-level digitalization. As companies continue to leverage the advantages of open-source technology, particularly in the realm of AI and ML, they open themselves up to heightened vulnerabilities in cybersecurity, compliance, and privacy. Although these technologies help drive […]

 

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How to Optimize Your IT Resume in the Age of Recruitment Technology

by Sarah Smith on July 23, 2024

 

In today’s job market, every application is meticulously scrutinized by sophisticated recruiting technologies and AI-driven applicant tracking systems (ATS). Writing a resume that stands out has become more crucial than ever. The biggest challenge for IT professionals is to craft and optimize an IT resume that appeals to recruiting tools and IT recruiters at the […]

 

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Maximizing Collaboration Between Technical and Non-Technical Stakeholders

by Resource 1 on July 2, 2024

 

For your IT projects to thrive, collaboration between your technical and non-technical stakeholders is key. When done well, collaboration builds trust between team members, improves efficiency, and fosters innovation through the cross-pollination of ideas. By leveraging the diverse strengths and contributions of the group, teams are better equipped to tackle complex challenges and adapt to […]

 

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The Benefits of Independent Contracting in the Tech Industry

by Resource 1 on May 1, 2024

 

In our recent article about what IT professionals are looking for in new opportunities, we explored the elements of compensation, skills development, and flexibility, all of which coincide with the benefits of becoming an independent IT contractor.   The technology field is flush with contract opportunities. Employers often choose to hire contractors for short-term projects, like […]

 

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What Tech Professionals Are Looking for in Their Next IT Opportunity

by Resource 1 on March 5, 2024

 

Even after 2023’s big tech layoffs from companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, unemployment in the technology sector remains low. Skilled IT professionals are in high demand and can be very selective when looking for their next IT opportunity. When it comes to finding and hiring top IT talent in 2024, tech professionals often […]

 

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Resource 1:1 with Holly Utter

by Resource 1 on December 14, 2023

 

For over 40 years, the backbone of Resource 1, of its growth and success, has been its team. People are at the core of our business, and our Resource 1:1s are a fun opportunity to find out more about who these people are. Today we’re introducing Holly Utter. Holly is the Chief Operations Officer at […]

 

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