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 [...]

In many ways, a relationship with a recruiter isn’t any different than other relationships we have in our lives. As with other valuable relationships, trust, honesty and open communication are crucial. There are certainly different dynamics that will make a recruiting relationship more successful. Determining the best way for candidates and recruiters to understand each other, set expectations, [...]

There is a lot of talk in the news about job market improvements. Virginia’s unemployment rate hits lowest in three years. ADP’s February job report sees 216,000 private sector jobs added. In addition to these and many other reports, I ran across some a Top 25 Jobs list for 2012 that came out in late February - five of the Top 25 Jobs listed [...]

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 [...]

We all know the technology industry is constantly changing. And with change comes opportunity. The influx of mobile technology has been amazing. Helping us to work smarter, faster and more efficiently. Working in the IT consulting industry, we get a firsthand look at where the market demands are heading. Within the last 18 months, we [...]

I’ve long thought that technology is a great business to be in because it reaches across so many industries. In recent years, the travel industry has begun to embrace technology. From high tech airports with central databases that all airlines share to hotels that provide guests with iPads to do everything from checking in to [...]

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 [...]

Our second employee spotlight is a conversation with Gordon Kelly, UDig Technical Account Manager. As we mentioned in our first employee spotlight, 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 [...]

Is GM close to moving 100,000 employees to Google Mail and Google Apps? When Gmail was first released in April of 2004, I was interested immediately. My e-mail address had changed several times over the years with each ISP (Internet Service Provider) I used. I would often find myself e-mailing friends and family to give them my new [...]

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, [...]