-guest contributor, Joel Ingersoll I’ve often suggested that LinkedIn could add an additional revenue stream by also functioning as a dating site for professionals. Beyond just including resume and professional groups that people belong to, most of us use our first day of work badge photo as our avatar giving us a well-manicured appearance that typical…
It’s no secret that IT is experiencing a shortage of talented professionals for hire. Partially to blame is the fact that up until lately, the majority of the female half of the population wasn’t even considering an IT profession. But now, in this traditionally male-driven industry where the vast majority of funded tech start-ups are…
As an IT professional you are luckier than you may think. Four information technology careers were listed in U.S. News Money’s list of the best jobs of 2012, with software developer ranking as the second best because of its role in the evolving IT world. Lucky you to be in the IT industry. There is always room…
It’s no surprise to us that IT professionals in MN are in high demand. According to Wanted Analytics, Minneapolis saw an increase of 18% in job postings this April over a year ago. Technology is among the most demanded occupations, and one of the hardest to fill as it requires a high level of skill. Java…
Seems like you can have it all in IT. On top of being a great time for highly-qualified IT professionals to get work (if you haven’t noticed-you’re in very high demand), software quality assurance engineer just topped the list of the 20 happiest jobs compiled by CareerBliss. The list was based on analysis from over 100,000…
There’s nothing like an odd interview question to throw you off your game during an interview. You’ve prepared for all the normal questions. You’re ready to share your accomplishments with your prospective employer, but then you’re asked something like the above. What do you do? US employment website, Glassdoor, recently compiled their annual list of oddball…
Last week, LinkedIn announced the most overused buzzwords on profiles in 2011. As reported by CNN, Nicole Williams, LinkedIn’s connection director, instructs job seekers to “Banish buzzwords from your profile. Use language that illustrates your unique professional accomplishments and experiences. Give concrete examples of results you’ve achieved whenever possible and reference attributes that are specific to…
Yet another reason to live in MN–you’ll be among the healthiest in the nation according to Forbes. “Minneapolis residents breathe clean air, prioritize exercise and keep their weight down, supported by a city that was among the first to add bike trails and ban smoking in public places.”
ESP’s lease with the 701 building is up next year, and this time around it means we’re moving. While there is some excitement about a new location, we’ll be sad to leave this home of over 20 years. As we’ve started the process of looking for a new downtown location and space planning for those locations,…
It’s a hot market for IT consultants and direct hire candidates, which means the counteroffer is back in full force. Companies are hiring again and qualified IT professionals are in high demand, often receiving several competitive offers. When one of these technology professionals resigns from her current company, the company realizes what they are about to…