Writing a strong technical resume is a true art form.  How do we engage our audience to read past the first three lines of each paragraph to hear what we truly have to say? What keeps a potential employer from reading further? In a 2012 study by TheLadders.com, they concluded that “recruiters only spend 6 […]

If you are an IT consultant in the job market today, congratulations!  The continued low unemployment rate in the technology market over the past few years has made finding an IT job less difficult than in many other professions.  In fact, many IT consultants are hearing from IT recruiters on a more frequent basis than […]

Co-Authored By: Kaleigh Moore Picture this: You recently spoke with a recruiter about a new contract position. The client is interested and wants you to come in for an interview. It seems like the perfect opportunity- it is local, you will get the rate you want, and your technical experience and skills fit the position […]

Without question the economic climate of today’s IT market has made it more challenging than ever to source, and more specifically, retain the high-skilled contractor. The market has swayed in the contractor’s favor, providing ample opportunity across a wide array of industry sub-sectors. Once the phase of recruiting and hiring a candidate has passed, how […]

The richness and diversity of experiences the IT consulting industry has to offer is unparalleled within corporate America today. While permanent employees do enjoy a level of stability and predictability in their jobs, IT consulting produces an unmatched depth and breadth of experiences. An IT consultant is typically brought in for a finite length of […]

An IT job specification can be a pretty straight forward advertisement for technical expertise and overall performance expectations while on the job. Most times, the clients’ requirements are met and the contractor does exactly what’s expected.  It’s a select few, however, that become truly valued resources, anticipating problems, creating solutions and developing a customer-centric frame […]