Cover Letters Are Not Dead News flash: Recruiters still read cover letters. At Tech Needs, solid, professional cover letters are a great way to get you to the next step. A recent applicant comes to mind. The resume did not have a “wow” factor and, based on the resume alone, the candidate would not…
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Pros and Cons of Including Salary in Job Postings
According to a recent Harris/Glassdoor candidate poll, American job seekers named the top three factors in searches: salary (67 percent), benefits (63 percent) and location (59 percent). Yet, the majority of descriptions on job boards do not include a salary range. Why, when salary is the top deciding factor for applicants? There are many…
“Thank You” From Our CFO
I just wanted to say a quick BIG “THANK YOU” to everybody. The 2019 OI Golf Tournament in its 13th year has set a new record for monies raised and we could not have done it without every volunteer, every golfer, every person that bought a Gronk raffle ticket and for…
LinkedIn Best Practices
Many job seekers already have a LinkedIn page because they heard it was a great way for employers to find them. It is. But, just copying and pasting your resume onto your profile is not going to impress hiring managers. Here are five ways to step up your profile and make it…
Best Practices for the “making an offer” Stage
The strong economy in the United States means that job seekers have a plethora of opportunities. Companies within the industries of IT, finance and manufacturing are finding it challenging to fill positions with qualified applicants who have realistic expectations when it comes to compensation. Your dedicated Tech Needs Staffing Solutions Provider is a…
13th Annual OI Golf Classic 8/12/19
Offices Closed July 4th & 5th for Independence Day
Glassdoor Best Practices
Glassdoor is often the first website job seekers visit when they consider working for a company. During the last couple of years, employees have flocked to Glassdoor to post about their experiences at their current and former jobs. Glassdoor allows for anonymity for their reviewers, and frustrated employees or former employees have used…
Get a Job Fast with Tech Needs
Applying for jobs can be as time-consuming as actually going to work each day. There are dozens of recruiting websites out there with hundreds of job listings, but each of those websites asks you to submit a lot of information for each site. Plus, the company where you are applying likely also…
Social Media and Your Job Search
The 2019 Academy Awards were the first Oscars ceremony to run without a host in 20 years. The reason they ran without a host was a series of eight-year-old social media posts from comedian-actor-producer Kevin Hart, who was supposed to take the reigns of the awards show before old Tweets came back to haunt…