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, [...]

In today’s world of increasing social media outlets, it is becoming more and more difficult for job seekers to make it past the initial interview process. What used to be a standard face-to-face interview with questions of work history, qualifications, and career goals, has turned into a full blown online detective case. Employers are now [...]

What is it about the Apple Store that’s just so great? Is it the super chic product line? The fact that you can tinker with just about anything in there? The super mod layout and design? All of those things are neat, sure, but I’d argue there’s something more–something you may not have paid as [...]

Last week I wrote about making recruiting appear easy even though it carries many complications. I have been working with several candidates recently that have found their job search to be quite stressful. Not because they can’t find anything, but because there are too many options. We have been working through multiple interviews and potentially handling multiple [...]

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 [...]

This is a topic that we, along with many others, have covered on our blog more than once before. Despite the number of times we have discussed the impact of social media profiles on an individual’s ability to get hired, candidates seem to make the same mistakes over and over again. One of the biggest [...]

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 [...]

This is the day when love is in the air and if you haven’t gotten chocolates or flowers for your loved one then you may be too late. While you may be too late for flowers, it’s never too late to find the job you love. Does what you do for work make you jump out [...]

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 [...]

This is a topic we’ve gone over on our blog before but something I see a lot in my job as a Technical Account Manager at UDig, so I thought I’d reiterate the importance of preparing for an interview. When preparing for an interview, some things go without saying. We all know to dress to [...]