The word ‘hacker’ used to mean an online criminal. Nowadays, it’s practically a job title. We’ve all heard this one before: 18-year old hacker gets busted for virtual break-and-enter. A few years later, he’s travelling the world and making big bucks as an expert on network security. Not too long ago, companies were pretty discreet about hiring former hackers. But things have…
With over 100 million active users on Instagram, there is no doubt that recruiters should be jumping all over this photo sharing tool in order to build their brand and recruit passive candidates. Over the past years, social media has become more dominant in our everyday society, even becoming a regular practice in many industries. IT staffing is no exception. Recruiters…
Build a resume website, make it go viral and the job offers will come. I received an email today from a Toronto job seeker who is putting that theory to the test. He just published a resume website called huntfredd.com. He’s trying to make it go viral with a very interesting twist that I’ve never seen before – a financial reward. $10K reward for a…
It’s that time again. If you’re an IT pro looking for a job in Canada, read on for the latest figures on what some of the top IT salaries are. Mobile is where it’s at In general, the hot stuff, emerging technology, is what’s paying big these days. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that mobile development…
Setting up and running a programming blog can be a lot of work, but there are huge career advantages that make it more than worth your trouble. Especially if you’re a technical contractor or if you aspire to become one. Blogging your programming solutions, tricks and tips is a great way to add value to your professional community. It’s also…
A blog portfolio website is one of the best ways to standout in the IT job market. It’s kind of like an e-resume. Only way better. Because it’s more than just a list of your jobs and education. A blog portfolio is a testament to your passion for your work. And it’s much easier to build than you might think. If you’ve…
Having a personal blog not only showcases your talents and acts as an online resume and portfolio of your work, but it can be a helpful tool in finding your next job since it can help you get found online by recruiters and potential employers. If you have been considering starting a blog, tomorrow is your chance to take advantage…
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