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- More 'real' truths about tech job fairs
- Opinions differ on the value of job fairs for tech pros, and while I agree with many of the points made in Terryn Barill's recent column, I have issues with some of the advice she provides. While I don't believe that job fairs themselves will ruin your career, I do...
- Tags: job, Myth, Nick Corcodilos
- Technical articles 2003-07-15
- Job fairs rebuttal: The ten 'real' truths
- Job fairs are portrayed as one of the magic cures for job hunters, but they're actually nothing but a distraction that sucks up people's energy. On the surface, Terryn Barill's recent column seems to illuminate the myths surrounding job fairs. Off the bat, I agree with Barill completely: Job fairs...
- Tags: job, Nick Corcodilos
- Technical articles 2003-07-08
- Get the most from your efforts at tech job fairs
- Face it; job fairs are the meat markets of the job search world. When the economy tanks, they are filled with desperate people trying to find a job—any job—and overwhelmed recruiters who barely look at an applicant before passing judgment. But unlike the job fairs you went to in college,...
- Tags: job, Terryn Barill
- Technical articles 2003-06-09
- Job fairs offer new opportunities for old pros
- If you think job fairs are valuable only for recent college graduates, think again. In this week's Tech Watch, columnist Bob Weinstein explains how job fairs have changed and offers tips on how even old pros can cash in on new opportunities.If you think job fairs are designed only for...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Bob Weinstein, job, Ken Gaffey, recruiting
- Technical articles 2000-08-02
- Job fairs coming to a town near you
- Targeted job fairs may offer an opportunity for employment but also may give you a peek into what's out there in terms of your career. Here are a few that are coming up. by Toni Bowers
- Tags: Job, Job Fair, Recruitment & Selection, Professional Development, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Career, Toni Bowers
- Blog posts 2008-12-01
Additional Resources
- Job fairs coming to a town near you
- Almost ALWAYS a waste of time.My experience - even with Dice's "extremely targeted" job fairs, is that they are a waste for everyone except the HR gang who are trying to look busy and keep their jobs.A much better bet is to go to the library and check out a...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, job, job fair
- Discussion threads 2008-12-05
- Earn certs and gain experience before looking for a new job
- Our career columnist suggests that even consultants in the hot field of disaster recovery should honestly assess their skills before trying to move to a new job. Also, find ways to make any resume stand out from the crowd.Tim Heard is a technical recruiter for JC Malone, a career placement...
- Tags: Quality, Professional development, Tim Heard, certification, disaster recovery, career, job
- Technical articles 2002-04-02
- If a job offer is valid for 60 days based on the actual wording, is it fair
- for the hiring manager to press me for an answer in regards to accepting or declining their offer after only a short time has passed since they made me the offer? I know they're desperate to fill the position, but I've got other pending offers I'm considering as well....
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, job
- Discussion threads 2008-01-10
- Built to last: Assemble a strong development team with resourceful recruiting
- One of the first steps of recruiting is getting the word out. Here's a look at some common options for spreading the news when you have an open position on your development team.Managers know that building a great group of developers isn't an easy undertaking. And if you're new to...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Scott Withrow, recruiting, job, advertisement
- Technical articles 2001-08-01
- Am I too old for an entry-level job in IT?
- An experienced IT professional wants an entry-level job because he's looking for a meaningful activity during his retirement. TechRepublic career coach Kevin Rosenberg has the answers to this and other career questions.Let headhunter Kevin Rosenberg help you set your career compass. Kevin is managing director and partner of BridgeGate LLC,...
- Tags: Professional development, Recruitment & Selection, Strategy, Kevin Rosenberg, career, entry-level job, dot-com, job, information technology
- Technical articles 2000-12-22
- Develop a fair process for filling a manager position from among staff
- CIO Republic’s monthly column, CIO HR Corner, focuses on helping IT executives find the right answers for staffing and personnel issues. If you have a question you’d like CIO Republic columnist Peter Woolford to answer, e-mail it to us.Question: How do I find the right candidate?I have to fill an...
- Tags: applicant, managerial attribute, Peter Woolford
- Technical articles 2003-03-14
- Fair Competition?
- Fair Competition?Can I, with no degree in Engineering, go and compete for a job against an engineer with a bachelor's degree in Engineering?Well, why does it seem that anyone on earth with just 3 or 4 months of study of some certification can come and compete for the same job...
- Tags: cheerstork@...
- Discussion threads 2006-02-17
- Added Job Functions to Primary Job
- Added Job Functions to Primary JobShould we ask for more money when they are piling up other added things to our Job? Currently I am a Net Admin, been one for almost 6yrs here. But recently they have been piling more and more work on my existing work.On top of...
- Tags: job, telephone, salary, multiple job functions, time consuming, Job Function, Opiate, career
- Discussion threads 2006-03-28
- Are these questions fair game in the interview?
- Are these questions fair game in the interview?Here are some questions or a variation therof I am thinking of asking next time I interview. I am mainly thinking of contract software development work.Do you all feel they are inappropiate for contracting interviews? How about FT interviews?1. How would you describe...
- Tags: career, game, hiring, hiring manager, interview questions career, silvergreen
- Discussion threads 2006-06-14
- Canada faces terrorism threats
- This morning, from a cave somewhere in Pakistan, Taliban Minister of Migration, Mohammed Omar, warned Canada that if military action against Afganistan continues, Taliban authorities will cut off Canada's supply of convenience store managers. And if this action does not yield sufficient results, cab drivers will be next, followed by...
- Tags: off-topic, Oz_Media, terrorism, terrorism in canada, WMD
- Discussion threads 2006-06-21
- How to map out a post-layoff job hunt
- As one 'let go' CIO relates, job hunting isn't easy these days. Find out from his job-search experience what works, what doesn't, and what tomorrow's laid-off execs need to be prepared for.Bob Jones wasn’t shocked when he lost his job as CIO of Moore & Company in Forest Hills, IL,...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Bob Weinstein, Bob Jones, job
- Technical articles 2002-01-23
- Tech workers' job goals haven't changed
- Much has changed in the tech job market, but most tech workers' job priorities haven't. A rewarding environment and a challenging job still top the list. How do your priorities compare to those of your peers?Once upon a time, you could be selective about where you worked. An interview for...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, worker, Shelley Doll, job
- Technical articles 2002-09-20
- Job hunting? Try online recruitment services
- Online recruitment services are giving job seekers control of their search by allowing them to choose the companies that see their resumes. Before you put yourself on the online job market, take a look at what services are out there.A fair amount of IT executives are on the job hunt...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Jennifer Recktenwald, job, job seeker
- Technical articles 1999-11-24
- Do your homework before paying for online job services
- QuestionI've been employed in the IT field for about eight years, and I'm recently back in the job market. I'm finding that many online employment services require fees to post a resume.I've always thought the employers compensated recruiters, and that those charging fees to the candidates should be avoided because...
- Tags: job, Molly Joss
- Technical articles 2003-07-02
- The ABCs of negotiating an incredible job offer
- It's thrilling to be offered a great job opportunity, but don't let that excitement get in the way of negotiating the right pay, perks, and benefits. In this week's TechWatch, Bob Weinstein tells you a few things to consider before diving into a new job.You finally get the call you’ve...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Benefits, Bob Weinstein, ABC Inc., job, Maryanne Wegerbauer
- Technical articles 2000-05-17
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