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An Assertive Job Candidate Vs An Aggressive One
News TechRepublic columnist Nick Corcodilos says that the end of an interview is when job candidates should, but don't often, take control of their fate. Corcodilos suggested that job candidates ask an interviewer: "By what date will you make a decision?
[June 14, 2002, 12:48]
Seven Signs That A Job Candidate Won't Work Out
White Papers The last thing you want is to discover that it was time wasted because your new hire can't get the job done. Interviewing, hiring, and training a new IT staffer takes a significant amount of time. Here's a rundown of several clues to watch for as...
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
Use This Checklist To Thoroughly Verify Job Skills And Resume Claims
White Papers No matter how uncomfortable it is, you need to verify every job candidate's claims and credentials in order to protect yourself and your organization. This list will help you approach the interview process in the best manner and determine whether...
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
Job Interview Questions
Forum The job interviews are the twisting point in a job search where job seekers can do well in winning confidence of potential employers, make them believe that you are the model candidate for the position you are looking for.
[May 6, 2007, 9:23]
13 Interview Questions That Will Help Reveal A Candidate's True Qualities
White Papers But although that's a practical strategy for job seekers, it can make it tough for you to determine how well a candidate might fit in your organization. Today's IT job hunters are often so adept at fielding interview questions, it can be difficult...
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
How To Interview Your Next Developer
News Given the stress of software development, should the job interview for a developer position be kind and gentle, or should it challenge candidates to show their stuff? Candidates who spout the right buzzwords and acronyms with a certain air of...
[May 16, 2002, 17:08]
Choosing The Right IT Staff
News The level of technical expertise a job candidate needs depends on the job role the person will fill at your company. An entry-level candidate should come to you with a solid educational background and possibly a certification, but is likely to have...
[July 26, 2006, 12:30]
Economic Crunch Brings Revamped Hiring Strategies
News In this unique scenario, the company subcontracts with the most promising job candidate, paying an hourly rate that's higher than a typical salary minus benefits. Fiscal restraint is prompting chief information officers to be choosier than ever in...
[October 30, 2002, 16:36]
Say 'no Thanks' The Right Way With This Sample Rejection Letter
White Papers This friendly and matter-of-fact letter will help you find the best way to impart the news that a candidate is no longer under consideration for a job. It's a good practice to let job candidates know when they haven't gotten the job.
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
Certifications: Hire The Best By Asking The Right Questions
News He ended up getting the job. As a result, you are probably seeing more certifications listed on the CVs of job candidates you are interviewing. But our job required more. For all job and work-related news, or to search for a job and get information...
[March 21, 2003, 10:02]
The Latest Trend In Online Recruitment
News According to Sandy McKellar from Workflow International, whose Deskflow and Resume Genie products are used by an increasing number of companies in filtering job applications, "candidate responses are not prejudged or filtered on receipt," but are...
[February 10, 2003, 10:16]
How To Make Sure You Land That IT Job
News Matias, who deals with hiring managers directly in her outplacement business, says that they want to know that a job candidate can go into an IT system and hit the ground running. Unfortunately, negative attributes of a job candidate also catch the...
[April 21, 2005, 13:00]
IT Security: Have You Checked Out Your Staff?
News A further 52 percent are paying closer attention to a candidate's previous job role, and actively checking facts with a job-seeker's last employer. For all job and work-related news, or to search for a job and get information on training, go to...
[November 15, 2002, 15:02]
Veteran Job Candidates Present A Few Interview Challenges
News The bottom line is, you just never know a candidate's motives for wanting a new job, and ultimately it's not what you should be focusing on, anyway. Again, many of them are just ways to keep the focus on the current job opening and off the...
[January 3, 2003, 15:43]
An Insider's Guide To Oracle Certification
News It's critical to remember that Oracle certification tells employers only that the job candidate successfully passed the technical aspects of Oracle database administration. In the real world, Oracle certification is just one of many criteria used...
[April 26, 2002, 16:30]
Job Search, Plan Yours!
Forum With proper job strategy with considerate dialogue between candidate & hiring team can build a ground to proceed. It’s an intelligent job searching plan that can triggered things in candidate favour and chances will increase that job seekers...
[April 17, 2007, 10:27]
10 Things You Should Know About Creating A Resume For A High-level IT Position
White Papers Building a resume that will help you land a higher-level IT job is quite different from building the average resume to land an entry-level IT job. This list of suggestions is geared specifically to producing a resume that's designed to showcase...
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
Tips For Gauging Soft Skills In IT Hires
News Some people will tell you they'll stay at the office until the job is done -- nights, weekends, whatever. A person appropriate for a team type job might answer with something along the lines of, "I'd gather information from other managers, and...
[April 29, 2003, 10:31]
Seven Warning Signs To Look For When Interviewing Candidates
News If your candidate says, "The most important part of my job is showing up on time," you've got a problem. None of the candidate's references can offer specific details on job performance. An answer like, "Well, if I don't catch the bugs, I could...
[August 5, 2002, 16:27]
Learn What Hiring Managers Are Looking For
News The most important thing about a CV, according to Tinsley, is "using industry-standard job titles. Crone agreed, "Job hopping isn't good. Why did your job matter to the business? For all job and work-related news, or to search for a job and get...
[July 8, 2002, 15:58]
