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Skill or Degree: Rethinking the Future of Work

Whether the job market is cooling – or it isn’t –those with tech skills still will be greatly in demand. As in: Skills will be at a premium and interest ... Read more
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Importance of a True Brand

It is really an exciting time right now, for me personally and for our company. There is a tremendous amount energy and enthusiasm around the launch of the Dexian brand ... Read more
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Job Searching: How to Stay Positive

Let’s say you looked for a new position in the last two years. Did you apply for a position and hear back immediately from a hiring manager or recruiter? Did ... Read more
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Maruf’s Take: Navigating IT Staffing Strategy

While recent news of layoffs at high profile tech giants may be grabbing headlines and triggering unease for the IT industry, there is much more to the story that is ... Read more
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If You Were Laid Off in Tech This (Might Be) Why

Thousands of IT pros working for large national/international companies have received pinks slips in recent months: in January, CNBC reported that Google, Meta, Amazon and others had laid off 104,000 ... Read more
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What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Could Mean for the Tech Industry

Unless you’ve been living the Van Winkle life, you’ve no doubt heard about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10. The news roiled Wall Street, of course. ... Read more
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Maruf’s Take: Business Performance & Kindness

It has been a long time since I’ve picked up a book to read that has so acutely aligned with not only my approach to leadership and business, but also ... Read more
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Thousands of Tech Sector Layoffs: Myth Busted!

You know the headlines: tens of thousands of IT professionals have lost their jobs across the country in recent months. How many is “tens of thousands?” Several thousand in 2022 ... Read more
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5 Awesome Benefits of Being a Contract Employee

​Many people are nervous about transitioning from a 9-5 job with one employer to a contract position with many employers. And that’s understandable—after all, if you’re not in the know, ... Read more
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How to Write a Winning Technical Resume

​The trickiest type of resume to master is the technical resume, as it needs to follow specific rules and practices that don’t apply to other resumes. Here are the dos ... Read more
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How To Make Lasting Connections At Temporary Jobs

​It’s your first week of work on a six month assignment. You know you’ll be gone in six months, and the full-time employees likely know you’ll be gone in six ... Read more
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How to Be a Radically Candid Boss

​Lots of professionals have stories about their coworker, mentor and, most commonly, boss being really honest with them—and that honesty helping them evolve. Kim Scott, former leadership coach to top ... Read more
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3 Questions Every Manager Should Ask

​As a manager, you’re responsible for teaching your reports new skills, and helping them develop professionally to unlock their potential in their current position. It’s a big role—and it can ... Read more
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Top Mistakes New Managers Make: Part 2

​In the first part of this series, we discussed the pitfalls managers often stumble into during their first months on the job—not giving enough positive feedback, being too diplomatic around ... Read more
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Top Mistakes New Managers Make: Part 1

​Being a manager is incredibly challenging. Being a new manager? Well, it’s a hard, rocky road—and almost everyone stumbles multiple times. Fortunately, knowing the common tripping points will help you ... Read more
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How to Run Better One-on-Ones

​A one-on-one meeting can be a fantastic opportunity to get on the same page with someone else, brainstorm ideas, resolve issues, and strengthen your professional relationship. But it can also ... Read more
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The 4 Most Valuable Skills in Recruiting

​As you probably know first-hand, searching for work is incredibly stressful. Not only do you need to find a position and an organization that aligns with your interests, ambitions, and ... Read more
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The 3 Things Every Professional Can Learn from Customer Support

​Customer support representatives are some of the most diplomatic professionals on Earth. It makes sense; they spend roughly 40 hours per week helping angry, anxious, and confused people solve their ... Read more
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How to Nail Your Sales Interview

Essential Questions and Winning Answers Entering the world of sales is exciting, but navigating the interview process can be daunting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, ... Read more
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The 4 Characteristics of High-Quality Staffing Firms

​At some large companies, 30% of the procurement budget goes to temporary workers. Others say they employ more consultants than W-2 employees. There’s no doubt about it: the upside of ... Read more