Being in Sales and IT Recruiting, Dice.com is a tool we all use to find candidates. They recently posted an article stating that the Triangle (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill) is the hottest spot for technology jobs in the United States, according to a report out March 12 from the technology jobs website. The report found that employers [...]

As a Technical Recruiter at UDig, I frequently have the opportunity to speak with individuals who are desperately seeking their first opportunity in the Information Technology world. The classroom training is behind them and now it is time to land their first “real” IT job. Unfortunately, many organizations require some level of prior related experience [...]

Today we are pleased to share a post from Gene Hughson… A funny thing happens to some people when they become involved with software: the system becomes something more than just work and an emotional bond forms. Like many loved ones, there are times when it generates pride and times when it causes you to [...]

I recently had a conversation with a Technical Lead regarding a development position his organization is trying to fill. We talked about their technology stack, the team size, upcoming projects, new technology advances, and culture. Culture can be one of the most nebulous phrases in determining a job fit for both candidates and clients. Naturally, [...]

At UDig we have a list of guiding principles that govern how we operate – philosophies that demonstrate how we feel candidates and clients should be treated. These are all just words on paper unless the people we hire embrace the way we do business. We thought we’d use our blog to spotlight some of [...]

Before last night I had a very basic understanding of SharePoint. As a technical recruiter, it is imperative that I more than understand the positions for which I recruit and the technical skills those positions require. Last night was an opportunity to learn more about a technology that has become increasingly prevalent in the positions [...]

I’ve been putting some thought into how to answer one of the most challenging questions I field on a regular basis. If I asked our sales coach, he would tell me that the answer should invoke curiosity and lead to additional questioning. Here is how the typical conversation goes… “What does UDig do?” “We’re a [...]

Weather has certainly been the most popular news topic lately (at least for those of us on the east coast) but jobs has been a close second. If you are looking for  healthcare or technology jobs your prospects are certainly a lot better than if you are an attorney. Miami and Ft. Lauderdale are among the toughest spots in the [...]

According to a recent CIO article, Consumerization of IT seems to be more than a trend. The latest trend (or over-hyped term, if you like) is “consumerization of IT.” As with cloud computing, the term is somewhat ambiguous and is applied to a number of things that are recognizably related, but which differ in details. [...]

This week we are sharing a conversation with our Chief Operating Officer and UDig founder, Andy Frank. Before founding UDig, Andy was a Senior Manager in Enterprise Architecture at CapitalOne. He was responsible for setting technology strategies for Internet and Call Center capabilities. Prior to CapitalOne, Andy consulted in the financial and energy services industries. He is a [...]