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Jon Prete's Blog – February 2011 Archive (4)
Top talent isn't enough
We write a lot about top talent. That’s because everyone wants top talent. Who wants to hire average talent, right? It’s not that top talent is elusive – it’s always out there. You just have to know where to find it – and with our extensive network of IT professionals – Agile does. The need to hire and retain top talent is nothing new; it’s not a result of the Great Recession. But changes within IT organizations – due in part to the weakened economy…
ContinueAdded by Jon Prete on February 24, 2011 at 9:07am — No Comments
Ingredient for a great job offer: COCA
True story. A recruiter at Agile was working with a candidate for a position at a client company. It was a terrific opportunity, and the candidate – let’s call him Chuck (not his real name) – wanted the job. Chuck had been unemployed for several months, so it’s only normal that he was anxious about closing the deal. The process was taking longer than he had anticipated, partly because the hiring manager was on the fence about Chuck.…
ContinueAdded by Jon Prete on February 18, 2011 at 8:26am — 2 Comments
Make the one you love say "I do"
Since next week is Valentine’s Day, we thought it only fitting to write about the relationship between two parties – and how to move it to the next level. Most of us have been there before – we’re ready to commit but the one we’re courting just isn’t quite so sure. It can be heartbreaking. You, the hiring manager, have… Continue
Added by Jon Prete on February 11, 2011 at 11:22am — 3 Comments
The cover letter - fugheddaboudit!
If you’re an IT professional entering the job market , we’ve got something to tell you that will make you smile – maybe even shout for joy. Here goes….
You may never have to write another cover letter as long as you stay in the technology profession!
See, we knew you’d smile :)
If you’re like the majority of job seekers, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time during your IT job search writing the perfect cover letter. And you’ve spent all that precious time writing…
ContinueAdded by Jon Prete on February 3, 2011 at 3:56pm — 45 Comments
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