Cloud technology is impacting nearly every business area in the world today. These systems provide companies with the opportunity to store data, complete complex tasks, and maintain compliance – often without the need for additional infrastructure. The rise of cloud-based accounting systems has led to significant advances, giving businesses the ability to increase capacity and efficiency with...
While many tech pros are confident in their abilities to interview in any environment, figuring out what to wear can be a challenge for others. This is partially based on the fact that technology workplaces often have varying standards when it comes to attire, ranging from incredibly casual to full-blown professional. Since you may not be able to anticipate which environment you’re going to walk...
Every company wants to maintain a productive workplace, and that often consists of having the best and brightest employees possible on your staff. However, it can be challenging to secure top talent in today’s highly competitive market, making it necessary for employers to go the extra mile to attract and retain the strongest workforce. Workplace flexibility has become increasingly important ...
Thanks to the meteoric rise of Bitcoin, the quintessential cryptocurrency that made headlines all throughout 2017, more people than ever have heard of blockchain. While blockchain certainly has its roots in cryptocurrency, it is also being explored for its potential outside of that particular arena. The technology is prized for its ability to increase security, thanks to its distributed ledger ...
Confidence may be the foundation on which you can build a successful IT career. Recruiters and hiring managers believe that confidence can outweigh skills in some circumstances. Even extremely competent candidates who aren’t confident in their abilities may have trouble finding the right opportunity. Knowing that confidence is essential, how do you improve yours to ensure you’re putting the best foot forward? Here are a few ways you can boost your job search confidence and land your next IT job.
There are a lot of things you can do with your experience in IT. And, depending on what you enjoy doing, you should position your long term goals in the right direction for you. There are many career paths in IT, such as programming, sales, or management. So what is it that you want to do? Here are the top 4 goals for you to consider for your IT career and how to make them happen.
Information technology might not have the same creative reputation as, say, a graphic design job, but that doesn’t mean a little spice can’t help you land your next opportunity. Creative resumes and ideas can give an employer something new to think about and encourage them to contact you to learn more. So how do you use creative resume techniques to make a professional IT resume? Let’s take a look at some ideas you can incorporate.
The IT industry is going through a transformation. If you’ve heard about the “gig economy” but aren’t sure what that means or even if it applies to you, here is some inside information. The Gig Economy isn’t new, but it is gaining steam with today’s job seekers. If you’re thinking about joining the Gig Economy as a technology professional, what do you need to know?
Are you ready to start looking for a new IT job or start a new career in the New Year? So, what is hot in information technology for 2017? If you’re considering a change of scenery or just ideas to boost your current career and education, here are some of the areas in technology you may want to consider.
We’re hearing a lot about cultural fit lately, and here at VincentBenjamin we’ve been exploring the concept in many of our latest blog posts. There is a reason for that. Company culture informs every aspect of a business, even when companies don’t realize it. Often, it is up to the job seeker to assess the individual corporate culture throughout the interviewing process. How do you do that? ...
