Spring is upon us and 2013 is off and running. Q1 was an exciting start to the year as the IT market was hot and demand for high caliber technical talent continued to build. Needs for niche specialties like mobile, big data, security, and application development continue to rise and we are seeing a strong [...]

According to Computerworld’s Annual Salary Survey, teleworking (telecommuting, e- working, or work shifting) consistently ranks in the top five job priorities for job seekers. Teleworking opportunities for the average worker have been on the rise and trending upward for IT professionals. According to a study by the Telework Research Network, telecommuting has increased by 57% [...]

As the year 2013 is into the second month, I thought I would provide some insight on the IT Job outlook for 2013. While the economy as a whole seems to still be in recovery mode, IT as a business sector is still seeing tremendous growth. Over the last year or so there has been [...]

So in my last post I talked about being the family gadget guru/the tech problem go-to-guy and I also shared where to go to find answers (in case you aren’t the guru in your family or you don’t have a guru in your family). In this post, I thought I would take it a step [...]

I certainly hope 2013 is off to a great start for all of our blog readers. As a follow up to my previous blog on end of the year hiring strategies, I thought it would be fitting to turn the page and look forward to the year ahead. We are busy at UDig with a [...]

Last week started a new chapter for UDig in Hampton Roads. Our new office space opened off of Newtown Road. It has been over two years since we entered the Hampton Roads market and we are happy to now have designated office space. Aaron Snead, who has been with the company for about two and [...]

Struggling to find gift ideas for the Holidays? Do you try to avoid holiday crowds and fights over parking spaces like I do?Hopefully this blog will help you find some of the coolest tech gadgets for everyone on your list this holiday season. The following links focus on IT/Technical-themed gifts that cater to all ages: [...]

In the IT staffing industry, both recruiters and account managers can see a hundred or more resumes each day. Out of those resumes, I am willing to bet that less than 10% are well-written and need few changes. In the staffing industry, recruiters can waste a lot of their day re-writing candidates’ resumes before submitting [...]

What are the hottest IT Jobs for 2013? Whether you’re new to the IT game or a seasoned professional, it’s always good to know what’s hot in the job market. Coming from someone who works with a lot of companies in the Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. areas, the most popular jobs are in [...]

Getting compensation structured correctly with potential candidates is critical in the IT industry where the supply of technical expertise continues to shrink while compensation is expected to increase higher than the national average in 2013. In a recent article from ERE.net, technology industry salaries are expected to increase 5.3% on average with specific skill-sets such [...]