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Be an IT Chameleon! 3 Essential Reasons to Learn a New Skill Now!

As technology continues to integrate itself into more business areas and becomes the core of more critical functions, keeping your skills up to date is a requirement in order to stay competitive within the ever-evolving information technology field.  Innovations come at a pace that practically requires a continuous learning approach, as it is not acceptable…

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New Tech is Changing How People Solve IT Problems

The IT field evolves at a rate at which few businesses can ever hope to keep pace.  Mobility has become a key factor within what used to be a highly contained internal environment.  Additionally, the demand for solutions that allow access to advanced resources and capabilities, regardless of an employee’s location, has also shifted the…

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How To Write A Standout Technical Summary

Your NFL Preseason: IT job and gig seekers in need of inspiration for a winning resume, look no further than ESP…N? NFL preseason has officially begun, and believe it or not these exhibition games have more pointers to offer IT professionals than meets the eye. Perhaps influenced by the awesome tech features of the new U.S….

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An Empty Tech Seat: The High Cost to You

Are IT consultants your best solution to the talent shortage? Demand for tech talent is fierce. The Twin Cities alone boast 164,500 opportunities for tech pros, and that number is projected to keep growing. Unfortunately, high competition also means that employers face high tech talent turnover. Though many have implemented retention-driven strategies and launched specific perks designed to hold…

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4 Reasons to Celebrate the Twin Cities’ IT Job Market

Brilliant, lustrous fireworks along the Mississippi. Barbecues in the lazy warmth of summer. Water sports, hiking excursions, and (for better or worse) family road trips. As we continue basking in the fun of the three warmest months of the year, we’re once again reflecting on why we love the Twin Cities. And, as an IT…

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Removing The STEM Learning Gap: You Need Girls To Code

Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer at Facebook, Yahoo!’s Marissa Mayer, and IBM’s president and chief executive Virginia Rometty prove that while the representation of women in tech is disproportionate, it certainly still has a presence and success rate to boast of. The significance of three women at top tech companies may somewhat discredit the belief…

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Give In To Summer Fun: How To Keep Your Tech Team Productive

From weddings, to family vacations, to daycare needs, the summer months demand more time of your tech employees than any other season. Not only can these busy schedules pose a threat to your team’s engagement, but conflicting vacation schedules and availabilities can also lead to lost productivity and delayed project timelines. However, the opportunities presented…

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What Do Millennial IT Pros Need to Know?

The Millennial members of ESP’s team weigh in on how their own professional experiences and their recruitment interactions with Millennial IT pros have shaped their view of the Millennial generation, and provide some advice to their peers in the tech field In many ways, the challenges of a Millennial workforce have already been addressed. The…