While our prolonged winter weather may have you confused, May has indeed arrived, and with it brings lots of new college graduates to the job market. A millennial could become your next co-worker or employee, and we thought it would be helpful for you to understand how to work with the newcomers in order to…
With the Masters this weekend, you may not be thinking about your resume. But you should be. Golf is a great example of showcasing practiced and time-honored skills. Try writing your resume like you are in a game of golf and see if you take home a prized green jacket, or maybe a new job….
For many, Easter is a blur of bunnies, pastels and children racing through egg hunts. With so many eggs out there to choose from, it can be hard to know which egg is the best and to choose it before someone else does. It’s like when you have job candidates in front of you and…
Even during an interview you are well-prepared for, it’s normal to feel a little nervous. Despite practice, you never know when or if you’re going to get an unexpected question. Before you answer with the first words that come into your head, consider these three tips: Relax Jumping in to a response just to say something…
Angelina Jolie and Jonny Lee Miller looked pretty cool in their 1995 movie, Hackers, but unfortunately they did not inspire a nation of students to learn computer science. In retrospect they did contribute to creating awareness that students are capable of excelling in the subject. Imagine what path Dade “Zero Cool” Murphy (Miller) might have…
Getting ready to start a new job? Congratulations, we are excited about every success story! Your next hurdle will be the first few days, meeting co-workers, learning the company culture and getting used to the way your new company does business. Instead of stressing over proving yourself to your co-workers, it’s important to remember that:You…
The demand for jobs with skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics has grown steadily over the past four years. While we’re still a far cry from the robot-babysitters of our inevitable future, there have been some amazing leaps in robotics and AI technology recently. Wisegeek.com differentiates these two seemingly similar skill sets by focusing on the ability…
As one of the Fastest 50 Growing Private Companies, ESP CEO, Bob Hildreth, took some time last week to share his thoughts on the benefits of having employees who act like owners and how to make it happen. Some of his answers were published in last week’s Business Journal. Check out what he had to say…
While having the technical skills required is absolutely essential for any IT role, according to Forbes, there are three concepts that matter most in a job interview: strengths, motivation and fit. Three basic questions grasp this “Big Three” concept, and while the interviewer most likely won’t ask them straight out, they will ultimately focus on the answers…
People can’t help but talk about resolutions this time of year. But have you noticed that 9 times out of 10 it is brought up with an implied or explicit, ‘have you failed to keep your resolution yet?’ It’s all fine and dandy to resolve to make changes for the New Year, but too often…