Technology Jobs
How to Make the Most of Networking Events
Although many people have a natural affinity for networking – we are talking about the extroverts who thrive on social interaction – many professionals see networking as self-inflating, brown-nosing, and just plain disingenuous. But in today’s world, networking is a must. It is a necessity. Research shows that professional networks lead to more job opportunities…
Read MoreHiring a NEW Manager
You need to hire a manager. The stakes are high. This individual needs to be capable of balancing a budget, communicating with senior management, and leading a team – and they need to be able to do it from day one. But what if both your leading outside hire and your internal star player have…
Read MoreHouston Maintains Slow Job Growth
Heading into Q4, Houston continues to face economic uncertainty. But we’ve been here before – for the fifth time in 35 years, in fact. Oil has slipped below $40 per barrel. The energy industry has cut exploration and training budgets, laid off workers, and eliminated everything from travel to office supplies. Concerns about a repeat…
Read MoreHow to Close an Interview
Have you ever walked out of a job interview asking yourself, “Did I get the job?” You probably did everything right. You shook the hiring manager’s hand, you thanked him or her for their time, and you remembered to ask for a business card. Great work! But, were you confident that you got the job?…
Read MoreHow to Write a Follow-Up Letter
If you followed our advice from last week’s article, you left your interview feeling confident that you will be hearing from the hiring manager soon. Way to go! But you aren’t exactly starting on Monday… yet. You absolutely must send a follow-up letter to the hiring manager, thanking him or her for their time. Whether…
Read More