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New H-1B rules spur lawsuit from IT staffing companies

June 10, 2010 11:38am PDT

IT staffing firms are filing suit to stop the USCIS to act on a memo released early this year regarding H-1B visas.

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Resources for building your own consultancy

December 23, 2005 7:30am PST

Resources for building your own consultancy I am building a consultancy that has been somewhat dormant but has a good resume/pedigree. We have been quiet in the local marketplace as we have all...

2 Started by CIO at Alphabetas | Latest comment by arvindkashyap

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recruiter lock up period??

March 11, 2011 12:56pm PST

recruiter lock up period?? Hi all, Is there something called 'recruiter lock up period' for an independent contractor looking out for a job in U.S?I am on work permit and had a similar situation...

1 Started by fun@... | Latest comment by fun@...

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Infographic: How to develop a social recruiting strategy

June 27, 2012 5:40am PDT

Here are the benefits of, and strategies for, using social recruiting to engage the most qualified job candidates.

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How to recruit first-rate engineers for your IT consultancy

May 5, 2010 2:04pm PDT

If you're not having luck recruiting tech engineers for your IT consulting firm, Erik Eckel offers six tips that might help with the process.

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Infographic: A social history of recruiting technology

April 10, 2012 6:17am PDT

Take a moment to look at some innovations in recruiting over the past 20 years and learn how your company stacks up.

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TR Member pet pics

June 4, 2010 12:02pm PDT

We all know that IT professionals have lives outside their jobs. Okay, well, most IT pros do anyway. In fact, quite a few TR members have pets at home, and this is the purrrfect place to show them...

55 Latest comment by Michael Jay

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IT job cuts: Is the end finally in sight?

March 12, 2013 5:44am PDT

A poll of IT chiefs' views on hiring and budgets picks out a whiff of change in the jobs climate.

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Have you ever worked with a recruiter?

February 16, 2011 7:32am PST

Recruiters can be helpful when you're looking for a job, but experiences may vary.

15 Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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State schools becoming favorites among recruiters

September 15, 2010 12:20pm PDT

Recruiters are working more with state universities, over Ivy League schools, because of their well-rounded curricula.

3 Latest comment by RayJeff

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CEO exercises controversial recruitment strategy: Low advertised pay

March 25, 2010 7:35am PDT

Ben Huh is a CEO who believes you can find the most qualified and passionate personnel if you offer a low salary.

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Ask the HR recruiter

January 18, 2010 4:03am PST

Got a question you'd like to ask an HR person? Now's your chance.

55 Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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It's a IT job seekers' market: Employers need new tactics to recruit IT pros

September 22, 2011 3:53am PDT

With unemployment in the tech sector at a 3.3 percent low, employers need to restructure their game plans for recruiting and retaining top talent.

24 Latest comment by HypnoToad72

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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.

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Why keyword-scanning tools are used on resumes: A recruiter's perspective

November 15, 2010 6:00am PST

Recruiter Tim Heard responds to Toni's blog on keyword-scanning tools used to sort through resumes. He explains why they're needed and how they can actually help qualified applicants.

52 Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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How many recruiters should you work with in finding a job?

June 9, 2010 12:20pm PDT

To be successful in finding a job, try to resist working with several recruiters at once. Here's why.

21 Latest comment by Tim Heard

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What do you do with a job offer while you're waiting for another offer?

July 7, 2010 4:52am PDT

What do you do when you have a job offer but you're still waiting on a job offer from another company that you prefer? Do you hold out or accept the sure thing?

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How to find a good recruiter in your area

February 23, 2011 4:54am PST

Tim Heard offers some tips for how to find a reputable recruiter in your vicinity.

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Coding challenge offers cash prize

November 8, 2012 2:50am PST

Quixey, the search engine for apps, is re-introducing its popular Quixey Challenge: a contest offering $100 to anyone with coding chops who can find and fix a bug in any given algorithm in 60...

2 Latest comment by A-mantra