No one likes writing a resume, but it’s crucial to get it right, and it’s worth spending some time to do so. This is possibly one of the most important steps to securing an interview and ultimately, your ideal job. I review dozens of resumes a week, and the advice below will hopefully help in…
Interviews are not only a way for companies to evaluate whether you are qualified for a specific role, but also an opportunity for you, the candidate, to assess the company for yourself. That’s why it is extremely crucial to come prepared to each interview with a few questions to ask the employer. Aside from demonstrating…
If you want to build a successful career, money should not be the most important factor of your job search. Too often, job seekers fall victim to the mistake of taking the offer with the highest salary, foregoing other factors that contribute to higher job satisfaction, keeping skills relevant, and most importantly, career growth. A…
Women in tech is a hot-button topic. Media headlines point to statistics about the lack of women in the tech field and lack of opportunities for women to advance. However, while progress is still being made, the idea that women do not have a place in tech is being actively challenged in NYC. Now, perhaps…
In Part I of this blog post, we talked about the booming tech industry in New York and what IT/tech candidates should look for when deciding if a company is going to be a good match for your skill set, interests, and career path. In this post, we’ll turn things around to examine the telltale…
The tech industry is brimming with opportunities. Every company needs an IT department, New York is the East Coast’s largest tech hub, and there’s no shortage of growth if you’re looking for a position in IT/tech. But with such a broad range of companies to choose from, how do you know if the one you’re interviewing for is…
What the new salary law means for employers: 2018 is in full swing and with the new salary law in New York City in full effect, every employer knows the one thing that can’t be brought up in interviews: salary history. In Part 1 of this blog, we addressed the salary law’s impact on job…
Why it’s the Best Time of Year for Job Hunting (and what the new salary law does for job search candidates! It’s been two months since the new salary law in New York City came into effect on November 1st, 2017, and it’s been buzzed about as a game changer for the hiring process. Employers…
When it comes to the job market, technology is the place to be. Among the top 20 most promising jobs of 2017 according to LinkedIn Data, 12 of the positions were in tech – more than half! The growth of the tech industry has attracted job candidates to the point where people are choosing to switch career…
What you reveal to the world on social media becomes a tool for employers to form opinions about you, and if you’re not careful, could possibly cost you a job. This happens whether you know it, like it, or agree to it. Once you publish data about yourself to a public forum it is no longer your…