Quick Rebound From a Layoff, Part 2

In Part 1 we discussed the recent article on Inside Tech: Laid Off? Five Tips to Bounce Back. They provide 5 very introspective tips to help deal mentally with being laid off and get yourself back to a positive state of mind to begin your search again. If you are ready to get back out there, and don’t need to take time to grieve your recent job loss, then… Continue reading

Yes, You Should Send a Thank-You note after an in-person interview!

We do get this question a lot from candidates, and our answer is generally ‘Yes’. Thank you notes serve more than just a gesture of professional courtesy.  They allow you to concisely summarize and reiterate your qualifications positioning you for the job fresh off of what you heard in the interview.

Key criteria for effective notes are:

  1. Must be concise – short and sweet!!!
  2. Must be

Quick Rebound From a Layoff, Part 1

In a recent article on Inside Tech: Laid Off? Five Tips to Bounce Back they provide 5 very introspective tips to help deal mentally with being laid off and get yourself back to a positive state of mind to begin your search again. The tips are good if the layoff has affected you personally, but there are no real practical answers or help for someone who is not taking… Continue reading

Denver Poised for Growth in 2010

In a recent post from Inside Tech, Monster’s new website dedicated to IT professionals and their career search, Denver is listed as number 8 for cities in America who are poised for growth based on a number of statistics from several key growth analysts. The cities were chosen based on either directly singled out by positive economic reports or were cities whose profile fit the top growth indicators. Low… Continue reading

Using Web 2.0 to Find a Job

Having a hard time getting noticed in today’s tough job market? Web 2.0 technologies are promptly taking over job boards and will soon revolutionize the traditional hiring process. According to CNNMoney.com,“In the worst job market in 25 years, building an online presence is crucial to getting a job. Who you connect to, “follow” and “friend” can be just as important as conventional tools like résumés”. Social media sites are becoming… Continue reading

2010 hiring projections appear strong for Technology focused roles

Good news from the front lines. We are hearing optimistic client projections for hiring IT professionals in 2010. This news somewhat bucks the trends of news reports throughout local and national media. Many reports are focusing on employment trends as a whole, across every industry and every job category. When the statistics are more carefully analyzed, it is clear that there has been great stability within technology centric job categories… Continue reading