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How relationship-based recruiting impacts candidates
The IT recruiting industry has changed significantly over my 20 years in the business. But building and maintaining relationships with my candidates and consultants remains the most important aspect of my role as a recruiter.
Read MoreDo I really need an Agile Coach or Scrum Master?
I’ve been with Synergis for around three years and recruiting for Project Management is my bread and butter. And I work with a lot of Agile and Scrum experts. The question I hear organizations asking is: Do I really need a Scrum Master or an Agile Coach?
Read MoreDrone tech and usage are ‘taking off’
As President of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) of Atlanta, I am honored to host some of Atlanta’s top technology professionals for our monthly meetings. And our March meeting on drones was no exception! We were delighted to have Jesse Kallman, Aerospace executive and industry expert with experience in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), broader aviation and geospatial industries, as our speaker.
Read MoreDesigning a job description: moving beyond purple squirrels
Imagine a world where purple squirrels come to you. Wouldn’t it be nice if your dream team member found you instead of you having to search high and low for them?
As a recruiter, I have a unique viewpoint when it comes to crafting a job post. I work with candidates every day, so I have the inside scoop into what candidates are looking for during their job hunt.
Read MoreOur chat with Deena Strangia, Sr. Client Service Manager
Let’s get to know the professionals at Synergis that help our clients find top talent for their roles. This month, we sat down with Deena Strangia, who works from our office in Atlanta as a Sr. Client Service Manager.
Read MoreThe pros and cons of UX hybrid roles
I recently read this article about “UX Mega roles,” which confirmed the trends I’m seeing in the User Experience (UX) job market right now. Increasingly, companies are looking to hire one person to do all things UX – design, research, writing, etc. as opposed to one person dedicated to each area.
Read MoreSmart cities, not just for the Jetsons
A few weeks ago, I was able to attend the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Atlanta’s February meeting on smart cities. The meeting featured Cynthia Curry, Director of Smart Cities Ecosystem Expansion at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Congress. Being a proud Metro-Atlantan, I always love learning about what’s going on in Atlanta and getting to be a cheerleader for the city.
Read MoreDiversity & inclusion: having a seat at the table
A seat at the table. That’s what we all want. Ever since grade school we’ve wanted to feel like we belong and know that we have a voice. When I first started Synergis I knew I wanted to be different than other companies. I wanted my company to be one that puts people first.
Read MoreWhat software developers are looking for
It’s a software developer’s hiring world and we’re living it. The demand for software developers outweighs the supply. And it’s vital that companies have a strong technology employment brand in order to attract the best of the best to their company.
Read MoreWearable tech: for so much more than fitness trackers
With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, fitness tracker purchases have ballooned. According to Google Trends, searches for “fitness trackers” are at the highest they’ve been since January of last year.
I also own and religiously use my Fitbit to track my steps, food, activity levels and even my sleep. But I recently learned from an Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Atlanta chapter virtual event, that the tech used for my Fitbit is used for so much more than simply tracking steps.
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