Author Archives: Gretchen Ponte
About Gretchen Ponte
Gretchen began her career in the non-profit sector, moving into the staffing industry over eleven years ago. She has worked for EDI Staffing for ten of those years, primarily working on EDI and IT contract and permanent positions in the Tri-State area spanning various industries.
Gretchen is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She enjoys working with a diverse population of candidates and striving to find the best match for their career and skill set. Gretchen participates in the EDI Nation blog with advice for job seekers. She works hand-in-hand with candidates on how to improve their resume and provides interviewing tips in order to best secure employment. In her free time, Gretchen enjoys spending time with family, volunteering with the local schools and attending educational community activities.
A Recruiter’s Perspective on IT Supply & Demand
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As the summer begins and companies are crunching numbers for their end of year or getting ready for the third quarter, the analysis of supply and demand in the workforce and economy is continually being calculated. I am not an Economic Market Analyst, but as a professional IT Recruiter at…
Top IT Job Description Mistakes
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Securing the right IT job and retaining top IT talent starts at one place: the job description. Debating this is like trying to figure out what came first; the chicken or the egg? It’s the sole key to finding the right person for the job; the wrong description will lead…
How to Obtain More IT Skills
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“How do I make myself more marketable in a job market where the amount of qualified candidates outweighs the number of available jobs?” This is a common question I am asked by Information Technology professionals seeking employment almost every day. Although there are numerous ways to become more marketable and…
Looking for a job? Your Time is Now
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Is there ever a good time to look for new employment? What if the answer is “yes”? That’s right, your time is now! Isn’t that what all the commercials and people on social media are saying? Shouldn’t you be looking for a job if you are not employed or if…
How to Write a Technical Resume
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Having a hard time putting together your resume to reflect your technical skills? Here are some tips on putting together a technical resume for those in the IT or EDI industry. It’s okay to have a general resume that encompasses your complete work history with technical skills to post on job…
Do’s and Don’ts of a Successful Job Search
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Let me guess: you’ve decided you want to pursue other career opportunities, but are weary of starting a job search. Believe it or not, you’re not alone. Most people find job searching daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a quick reference guide to having a successful job search….
Don’t Let Your Resume Be Considered Spam
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Have you caught yourself after many long hours on the computer searching for a job, straining to focus and asking yourself, “Did I already apply to this job? It looks familiar.” But you quite can’t remember, so you still click submit anyway. If you’ve been in this situation, you are…
Navigating the Winding Road of Recruiting Relationships
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When I began in the staffing industry, I heard so many horror stories about it being a shark tank, with a high likelihood of burn out and it’s an every man for himself type industry. I’d like to say that this woman has not had that experience at all! Staffing…