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“Under Pressure” – Validating Your IT Skills On LinkedIn

As an IT pro, you’re generally the first to acknowledge and appreciate new technologies. But let’s face it – sometimes these technologies seem more complicated than helpful. In the case of virtual resume platforms such as LinkedIn, users sometimes try to simplify things by ignoring details, processes, and steps which they feel are too complicated…

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“Don’t, Don’t You Want Me?” – Your Work History on LinkedIn

Has a lack of activity on your LinkedIn profile page left you asking the question made famous by the 80’s hit song: “Don’t You Want Me?” Some wisdom from the ESP IT recruiting team in this second blog of our three-part LinkedIn Tips series will tell you how the middle of your LinkedIn page—the “experience”…

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"Should I Stay or Should I Go?" – LinkedIn First Impressions

LinkedIn has revolutionized the way recruiters and hiring managers are able to interact with IT consultants. The Clash may have been talking about a relationship dilemma in their hit song, “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” but with so many profiles on LinkedIn and limited time to look through them, IT recruiters can’t help…

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Why Being An IT Professional When You Grow Up Is Better Than Being A Secret Agent

Kids dream big. When you ask them what they want to be when they grow up, you’ll get answers ranging from astronauts to secret agents, pop stars to pilots, dancers to firefighters. All these careers have one thing in common: kids know about them. As kids grow into high schoolers and begin to think about college,…

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Bob Hildreth named Business Builder of the Year Finalist by Upsize Magazine

Bob Hildreth is the finalist for BestPractices in People and Workplace due to ESP’s placing people first mentality and four principles for creating a successful team. The Upsize Business Builder of the Year is an annual contest designed to recognize Minnesota entrepreneurs for driving smart, sustainable growth. PEOPLE PERSON “But what if I have a great…

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From Cupcakes to Cake pops, it’s ESP’s Birthday Again

When we blew out the candles on our cupcakes last year, we never would have guessed so many of our wishes would come true. Today is ESP’s 44th Birthday, and while there are a few pending wishes left (we can’t tell you what they are, or you know they won’t come true!) we are excited to reflect…

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ESP hires Bill Quick as Sr. Director of Sales & Recruiting

ESP  is pleased to welcome Bill Quick as Senior Director of Sales and Recruiting. He is responsible for hiring and developing the sales and recruiting staff at ESP, defining career paths, streamlining processes and procedures to optimize efficiency, and helping define ESP’s long term strategic plan. Prior to joining ESP, Bill was a Senior Staffing…