What to Look For in an IT Recruiting Firm

Bryan Miller | Sales Director – Houston, TX I speak with clients and candidates every single day and there is some confusion in the marketplace. Those conversations generally go down the road of “Why can’t staffing firms send me the tech professionals I need?” or “Why does it take more than a couple of days…

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How a Technology Recruiter Will Advance Your Career

Irina Liukimson | Resource Development Manager – Houston, TX If you are searching for a job in IT – it may be time to work with a technology recruiter. The ability to form ongoing relationships with influential technology recruiters can prove more critical to your career success than any other networking outlet. Are you wondering…

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Conducting Meaningful IT Reference Checks

Samuel Strain |Resource Development Manager – Houston, TX When finally finding a candidate that you believe is the perfect fit for your organization, conducting IT reference checks is a useful tool to find out who the candidate is as well as how they manage themselves in a professional environment. You may think that it is…

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Why “New-Hire Experience” Is So Important to IT Professionals

Brad Giometti | Business Development Manager – Houston, TX With the growing IT skills gap plaguing the industry, it is becoming increasingly more important to create a positive new-hire experience in attracting and retaining top performers within a company. When a company has an efficient onboarding program, IT professionals feel confident and welcomed within their…

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The Importance of Upskilling Data Scientist Employees

Julie Olson – Houston TX Continued skills advancement at all levels has become crucial to the success of any business. Upskilling is not only professional training and development; it is also an employee retention tool and a boost to your bottom line. Companies must ensure that data scientist employees are receiving the right education through…

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Tips for Conducting Technology Reference Checks

John Hurst | Managing Director of Southeast – Atlanta, GA You’ve found the right candidate! After reviewing resumes, conducting interviews and skills assessments, and perhaps working with an I.T. staffing agency like Genuent, you have reached the finish line and are ready to make an offer…. or are you? Conducting reference checks on your ideal…

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Preparing for Successful In-Person Interviews

Cara Mason, Resource Development Manager – Houston, TX In-person interviews do not need to be the anxiety-provoking event that many Database Engineer job applicants believe them to be. Doing your homework and being as prepared as possible ensures that the interview flows smoothly and that you have presented your talents cogently. Start by researching the…

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Tips for Writing Great Career Profiles

Brian Carrol | Managing Director – Rochester, NY Job descriptions typically consist of tasks and required skills, a checklist of responsibilities for a potential new I.T. security engineer, web developer or other tech candidate. They focus solely on what the candidate will do for you in perpetuity, and that’s precisely why you should stop writing bland…

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