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Illegal Interview Questions You Might be Asking
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Recently the topic of diversity in the workplace came up here at EDI Staffing. It’s a mission of ours to maintain a qualified and diverse candidate database, but we are constantly trying to figure out an appropriate way to approach the subject. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a…
Top Reasons for a Job Change
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The days where employees remained at a company as ‘lifers’ is long gone. According to a November 2014 CNN report, Americans are quitting their jobs voluntarily and moving on to other positions at the fastest pace since early 2008. Many people are feeling confident that there may be a ‘better’…
What to Look for in an IT Staffing Firm
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Finding an IT staffing firm is easy. Finding one that stands by their work, communicates timely and effectively and provides coverage over a wide array of skills and scenarios, is not. Add these items and attributes to your checklist when evaluating who you’ll partner with. Flexibility Maybe your company prefers…
How to Conduct an Effective IT Interview
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Whether you are conducting your first or thousandth IT interview, the mission remains the same; to identify and hire the right person for the job. Often times, we have professionals approach us when they are having trouble finding the right person for the job. A candidate can seem great on…
What to Look For in Your Next Software Developer
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Sometimes, finding the perfect candidate isn’t easy. We’ve been staffing software developers for 20 years and know what success means to your business. We put together a list of some of the must have traits to look for in your next hire. Big picture thinking Software developer’s need to have…
FAQ: Information Technology Positions
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If you’re hiring an Information Technology resource, you, like many of our clients, have questions you need answered. Being experts in staffing IT positions since 1994, we understand the struggles that come along with finding a qualified resource to fit your needs. From budget to project needs and implementation, it can…
What to Look for in an IT Manager
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The IT Manager is arguably one of the most valuable assets to a company. Beyond technical skills, here are the 5 most wanted traits in an IT manager: Adaptability The IT world is constantly changing. Nowadays, you should look for an employee who can adapt quickly and maintain productivity. Hiring…
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
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Having watched two close friends go through an agonizing job search over the last six months, and hearing various stories from candidates I work with, I felt an article on age discrimination in hiring might be timely. In a struggling economy, employment discrimination claims tend to rise, as job seekers…
How to Attract Qualified Candidates
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As we head into the fall months of 2014, we continue to work with clients who are having a tough time finding suitable skilled candidates for their open technology related positions. A recently released study from the Brookings Institution found that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) positions often take…
5 Ways to Reward Employees When You Can’t Offer a Raise
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Eventually, all managers will run into this issue: You have a stellar employee, but don’t have the means to offer a raise. Now-a-days, it’s not just employees that need to stay competitive; it’s the businesses as well. Just as you expect quality candidates, your candidates will expect quality out of…