hiring

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There are no hiring shortcuts

May 30, 2013 3:41am PDT

As a hiring manager, do you depend on superstition and dubious statistics to help you choose the right person?

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10 resume mistakes to avoid

June 5, 2012 8:04am PDT

The goal of a resume is to let a potential employer know why you're the best person for the job. Here are 10 practices that impede that goal.

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Write a resume that will land you a programming job

October 8, 2007 10:10pm PDT

Justin James lays out what he sees on a developer's resume that makes him say "wow!"... and what makes him say "ugh!"

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Steer clear of these 10 illegal job interview questions

September 17, 2007 12:05pm PDT

Although HR departments should be aware of questions that are illegal to ask prospective employees, some hiring managers aren't so savvy.  Many illegal questions are easy for just about anyone...

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Hiring a programmer? Ask these questions in the interview

February 18, 2010 4:11am PST

Routine interviews for programmers often offer tests that evaluate rote memorization that the modern development environment doesn't require. Here are some better questions to ask.

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Your Twitter account: A recruiter's perspective

May 13, 2013 3:35am PDT

What do recruiters look for in your tweets? We asked an experienced recruiter, and here's what he said.

49 Latest comment by Tim Heard

Articles

Ten questions that can help you hire a good help desk analyst

November 9, 1999 8:00am PST

Are you having trouble finding the right employees for your help desk? According to Pat Vickers, you may not be asking the right questions.

61 Latest comment by KIWIMARSI

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10 ways for entry level developers to get hired

August 30, 2012 12:22pm PDT

The key to getting your newbie developer foot in the door is to show potential employers you have what they're looking for. These tips will help you do that.

6 Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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10 tips for writing a job-winning developer resume

November 28, 2007 12:40pm PST

As seasoned job hunters know, the first step on the road to finding work is to write a resume that gets you the interview. Unfortunately, some of the traditional resume writing rules just do not...

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Your resume vs. your LinkedIn profile

September 11, 2012 8:06am PDT

Your LinkedIn profile should complement your resume, not mirror it. Take the time to create a strong profile that provides more depth about your unique skills and experiences to reach a broader...

5 Latest comment by robo_dev

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10 things you should know about hiring a business or systems analyst

March 21, 2011 12:10pm PDT

Hiring the right business or systems analyst can be a tricky undertaking because the necessary skills and experience are often hard to define. Justin James offers some basic ways to help identify...

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Transitioning into project management without a tech background

December 19, 2012 8:55am PST

Help a TechRepublic member figure out how to transition into a technical project management job without a tech degree.

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10 traits to look for when you're hiring a programmer

March 5, 2008 11:54am PST

Programmers come with a wide range of skill sets, hail from many countries and cultures, and can have differing backgrounds and experiences. Nevertheless, certain qualities can mean the difference...

129 Latest comment by Justin James

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Hiring hackers: The good, the bad and the ugly

August 11, 2010 6:00am PDT

Deb Shinder looks at the practice of hiring former hackers to work as security professionals. When is it a good idea? Is it ever? Here are the risks.

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Just the facts: Prove to your boss that you need that new hire

August 9, 1999 7:00am PDT

Is your company growing so fast your staff can't keep up with the workload? Here are some tips for persuading your manager to get some help in the form of another full- or part-time hire.

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Develop a staffing strategy when making hiring decisions

September 10, 2003 7:00am PDT

If your organization's managers make staffing decisions exclusive of the overall organization, you could be fostering inefficiency. Here are the main points to consider when developing an overall...

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Resume formatting: Word or PDF?

January 31, 2012 7:24am PST

Toni Bowers outlines some issues with resumes formatted in Microsoft Word and those converted to PDFs.

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Would you hire someone with poor grammar skills?

March 18, 2013 4:14am PDT

Think grammar isn't important in the world of IT? That misconception could cost you a job.

413 Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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Are the jobless discriminated against in hiring?

May 5, 2011 4:38am PDT

Could a gap in your work history be costing you potential job opportunities?

168 Latest comment by usgoin2sht

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10 traits to look for when hiring a field engineer

May 26, 2011 2:36pm PDT

Field techs encounter a wide array of challenges, making it tricky to determine who will be a good fit for the job. But if you can find candidates who exhibit the qualities listed here, you'll be...

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