The Gender Pay Gap in Tech
Despite improvements, the tech industry's gender pay gap remains above the national average, and women in tech remain at a significant disadvantage to their male counterparts. The Gender Gap in IT Women in tech are [...]
3 Reasons You’re Missing Out on IT Placements
Unemployment rates are at their lowest in 50 years. Plus, the number of open jobs industry-wide vastly outnumbers the amount of available let alone qualified candidates to fill them. This squeeze is especially tight in [...]
4 Advantages of IT Contract Jobs
Contract work within the information technology industry has always been extremely prevalent. Many IT professionals choose contract work over a full-time role for a variety of reasons. IT contractors operate on a fixed-term basis, where [...]
COVID-19 and the Accelerated Need for Cybersecurity Skills
Now more than ever, cybersecurity skills continue to take precedence over most other IT skills. The demand for cybersecurity professionals consistently outpaces the supply of available candidates. In a post-COVID-19 world, the most in-demand IT [...]
A Guide to Virtual Networking
When you network, you establish and develop professional relationships through genuine and valuable interactions. Many stopped attending networking events and conferences due to COVID-19. In an era of remote work and virtual meetings, connecting involves [...]
5 Essential Soft Skills for IT Professionals
During the hiring process, employers are increasingly seeking soft skills to ensure a proper culture fit and effective communication within their company. Soft skills are just as important as technical skills for IT professionals and [...]
4 Tips on Writing a Technical Resume
As 2020 gets closer to its end, holidays begin to show up on everyone's calendar. Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the rest come and go before we're ready and this year is certainly no exception. [...]
Benefits of Working Remotely in Tech with Locally Adjusted Salaries
As the pandemic progresses and companies continue to shift to permanently working from home, many begin to see the benefits of working remotely in tech. Big Tech like Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Spotify announced permanent [...]
10 of the Most In-Demand IT Jobs in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic brought an economic downturn and a drastic rise in the number of unemployed workers. Toward the end of March, organizations across the country began shutting their offices down and transitioning to remote [...]
5G Explained
In the past year, a new technology trend has not only hit news articles but also taken over conspiracy theory forums. Almost everyone by now has heard of it. However, what exactly is it and [...]
Revisiting Your Goals and Staying Consistent
Motivation comes and goes often for most of us. Revisiting your goals can help you establish what you need to do to reach them. When you do this, your time management, efficiency, and overall sense of [...]
Job Hunting Tips | Amp Up Your Job Search
The job search process can be overwhelming and stressful, especially during these uncertain times. As professional recruiters, we are here to help take the stress out of your job search. Here are some job hunting [...]
Tips for Your Passive Job Search
The demand for tech continues to increase. However, so does the amount of time it takes to fill out applications for jobs in information technology. While the economy and unemployment continue to bounce up and [...]
Business Email Etiquette
Misinterpretation happens all the time. We misunderstand texts, exhibit poor nonverbal communication, and hear things incorrectly. We also misinterpret emails. In the professional world, email trumps most forms of technological communication. Therefore, it is vital [...]
How to Assess Company Culture
The interview poses as a two-way process. You need to ensure that you fit well within an organization. The hiring manager evaluates your experience and skillsets to determine if you would be a good fit [...]
5 Realities of Social Media Reputation Management
You already know you should maintain non-incriminating social media accounts, especially when applying to jobs. Many of us have had a neighbor or an ex-girlfriend tag us in a spring break photo from junior year [...]
How to Become a Network Engineer
As more and more companies make the shift to big data, the importance of network engineers continues to increase in the IT industry. Plus, a network engineer has the opportunity to work in almost every [...]
Will AI Replace Recruiters?
Products fused with artificial intelligence are increasingly becoming the new normal. The new normal includes nixing jobs that AI can replace. Some of these you already know about such as cashiers, customer support representatives, receptionists, [...]
Behavioral Interview Questions and the Star Method
Behavioral interview questions are based on the theory that past behavior is a strong predictor of future behavior. The interviewer asks specific questions seeking information about candidate's skills, character, and performance based on examples of [...]
Lockdown Recipes Cookbook
We understand that this time can be extremely difficult and challenging. In contribution to those who are at home, our team at IT Resources and RNa Partners, has put together a list of their very [...]