Starting a new assignment can be an exciting time for IT consultants. However, short-term engagements are full of pressure and fast-paced deadlines. Follow these actionable time management strategies to ensure your work is always completed on time. Have a Clear Understanding of Your Role Knowing exactly what is expected of you on an assignment is… Read more »
Welcome to the last installment of QCG Team Spotlight for 2016! We have had an amazing year, and we can’t wait to see what 2017 brings for us, our clients and our talent network. This month, we’d like to introduce you to Recruiting Director Amy Migliore. Team Member: Amy Migliore Role: Recruiting Director With Team… Read more »
In order to make your LinkedIn profile work for you, you must be an active participant on the platform. Here are some tips to help you attract the attention of hiring managers. Create an Engaging and Searchable Profile We are a search-driven culture, and people use LinkedIn similar to the way they use Google. They… Read more »
Organizational skills can be defined as an ability to effectively use your time and energy to achieve a goal. It’s easy to see why organizational skills are essential for technical positions, as workloads increase and tech teams must navigate divergent priorities and demands. You will likely be asked about your organizational skills in an IT… Read more »
Staffing partners can make a world of difference in your hiring and retention strategies by improving the quality of new hires, shortening time-to-hire and managing the cost of candidate searches. If you want the relationship to result in success, help your staffing partner help you. Successful Partnerships Require Successful Firms Choose a partner that understands… Read more »
Welcome once again to the Queen Consulting Group Team Spotlight where our team members share a little about the things that make them tick and the factors that drive them to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. This month, we chat with Account Coordinator and Technical Recruiter Tiffany Louie. Team Member: Tiffany Louie… Read more »
In the spirit of the holidays, members of our Boston office spent the day volunteering at Pine Street Inn last week, helping to prepare and serve meals at New England’s largest resource for homeless men and women. Per their website (www.pinestreetinn.org): “Pine Street Inn provides a comprehensive range of services, including permanent supportive housing, job… Read more »
In a competitive job market, employers have to do everything they can to give their company an edge with top candidates. In today’s hyper-connected world, every candidate can review your process online, and make no mistake; job seekers research your approach to hiring and interviewing. To protect your brand and give top talent a reason… Read more »
Job interviews can be stressful and anxiety inducing, but the increasingly popular panel interview can be even more stressful. Not only do you have to make a strong impression on one hiring manager, you also have to impress several interviewers at once, each of whom brings their own goals and agenda into the room. Conduct… Read more »
Technology professionals have to spend time continually developing their skills in order stay relevant. However, you’ve also got to know where trends are heading in the field if you really want to stay up-to-date. Finding time to keep up with the industry can be a challenge, but blogs and podcasts are a great way to… Read more »