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Jax 5.0 has arrived here at Jobot! OG Jax has experienced all 5 iterations of Jax the software. When asked what his thoughts are about the Jax 5.0 release, he went on to say... "Jax 5.0 brings all the great features from 1-4 and adds that 5.0 punch to it! My only suggestion would be to integrate more high protein treats!" OK, OG Jax didn't actually say that, but he is certainly hoping for more treats (: #recruiting #recruitment #staffing #changinglives

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Hiring engineers in 2024? Get ahead with Randstad USA's curated list of interview questions designed to reveal the problem-solvers and innovators your team needs.

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Ring Ring..."Hi Tim, I just had to cut my app dev vendor loose and need a new contract principal developer ASAP." Why are calls like this normal at Fox Search Group. Keep reading for the secret sauce recipe. Our team currently averages 24 hours on contractor fulfillment. What happens, though, in that 24-hour period? 🔎 We quickly tap into our existing and non-existent network of specialized talent. ✅ We thoroughly examine all contractors via interview against the requirements of the role to ensure only the best of the best are considered. 📞 We conduct multiple reference checks to validate previous experience and identity 📋 We prepare a thorough candidate profile complete with previous/applicable work experience, a copy of the candidate's resume, clear compensation info, a copy of references conducted, and a concise statement of work. All in 24 hours. If you need short-term or long-term support with tech talent at any level, shoot us a message. Can you imagine going into the weekend having your project support shored up? #ITtalent #techjobs #techcontractors

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Concert selfie from today’s Bridge Live in Salt Lake City! Wondering what Bridge Live is? It's a Bridge hosted single-day event that we take on the road. The first was in the UK and the next is in Austin. Wondering what Bridge is? It's simply the best toolset for managers to engage their employees by helping the learn what's expected of them (the first element of employee engagement), develop them (the 6th element of employee engagement), and help them drive performance in ways the employees want to be guided (link in the comments). It was the best day with the best people! @get-bridge #leadership #managment #employeedevelopment

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📢 It's going to be a busy week!📢 I'll be speaking and moderating panels at the TechCon365 PWRCON event in Seattle from June 3-7, 2024! As a public speaker and PM Manager passionate about empowering and uplifting the tech and corporate community, I’m thrilled to share the sessions I’ll be leading: Discussion Bytes - Diversity & Inclusion Lunch - Women and Allies 🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 5th  Join my colleague Karuana Gatimu and me for an engaging and informal lunchtime gathering. Discussion Bytes is a space for sharing ideas, perspectives, and experiences. Grab your lunch, pull up a chair, and let’s exchange insights over a byte-sized conversation. Driving Rollout & Adoption of Microsoft 365 and Copilot with Microsoft Viva 🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 5th Join me and Karuana Gatimu to learn how to use Microsoft Viva to plan, communicate, measure, and support your organization’s rollout of Copilot or other Microsoft services. See Viva in action in this demo-heavy session. Discover real-world strategies, best practices, templates, and prescriptive guidance for an end-to-end campaign to drive adoption and share knowledge about Copilot. Microsoft AMA & SharePint 🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 5th Got a burning question? Join us for a lively live hour of Q&A where you can ask questions and voice feedback directly to the product teams across OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Viva, Syntex, Yammer, Power Platform, and more. Afterwards, enjoy pizza and casual networking! Cultivating Trust and Leadership Excellence: Strategies for Respect and Empathy in the Workplace 🗓 Date: Friday, June 7th In this session, we’ll delve into practical strategies to cultivate a robust knowledge foundation, empower team autonomy, foster genuine communication, and exemplify compassionate leadership. These approaches are instrumental tools for aspiring toward excellence in leadership. I am beyond excited to connect with you all and dive into these important topics. Let's continue to build a strong, inclusive, and innovative community together! 💡🤝 #TechCon365 #Microsoft365 #TechCommunity #Leadership #Innovation #Empowerment #PublicSpeaking #DiversityAndInclusion #MicrosoftViva #ProductivityTools #Networking 

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💲💲💲 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞?? 💲💲💲 One of my Atlanta-based Automation clients asked me today for my thoughts on this exact subject… As the founder of a global engineering and technology recruitment company, it’s critical I track the latest trends in work arrangements and compensation so we can advise our customers, but recent data from ZipRecruiter surprised even me; 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Remote workers typically earn more than their in-office counterparts. In 2023, remote workers earned an average of $60,234, compared to $53,616 for in-person roles. 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬: Job switchers moving to remote roles often accept smaller pay increases compared to those switching to in-person roles. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧-𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: Workers moving from remote to in-person roles received nearly double the pay increases compared to those moving in the opposite direction. 𝐈𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧: 23.2% average increase 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧: 29.2% average increase 𝐈𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞: 15.8% average increase 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞: 22.1% average increase Interestingly, while remote roles tend to offer higher baseline salaries, the biggest pay raises are being offered to those who switch back to in-person roles. Suggesting that employers are now using higher pay as an incentive to bring talent back into the office. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲:  Clearly, employers who can't compete on flexibility are starting to compensate with higher salaries. However, remote work continues to offer substantial benefits including reduced stress and significant cost savings for employees. 𝐌𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫;  Yes, the data tells us that salaries have increased to attract a remote worker back into the office by almost 30% ($16,084). However, before they make any definitive decisions, they’ve got to very carefully weigh up a huge number of factors (data-driven performance/productivity, skills scarcity, workplace environment/culture, long-term strategy, market trends, hybrid models, flexible hours, signing bonuses, commuting subsidies, etc…)… In short,… Yes, that’s very likely they'll have to pay more for in-office workers but this must be justified by clear, long-term benefits to both the business and employee. ❓❓ How much would it take for you to return to the office fulltime? ❓❓ #Recruitment #FutureOfWork #RemoteWork #HybridWork #SalaryTrends #EngineeringCareers

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Sabbatical day 157 Clarification of my sabbatical & career There seems to be differing definitions and use of the word sabbatical. I'd like to provide clarity on my journey: -The decision to leave my previous role was mine. -I am on an intentional sabbatical of my choice. I'm not using the word as a proxy for "unemployed and looking for work." -Since Jan 1, my focus has been spending time traveling, connecting with friends and family, riding my Harley, making music, as well as other things I simply would not be in a position to do in a full time role. I'm memorializing it via posts just like this. -At this juncture, my plan is to remain on sabbatical for an indeterminate amount of time. I'm not actively pursuing opportunities.

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How to target your search. Check it out on The Executive Connect Podcast.

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See our primer on SDLC methodologies to learn about managing the systems development lifecycle, and the pros and cons of each.

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The unemployment rate remains low in Oregon and the United States. But many candidates who use the Mac's List job board say they are seeing more competition now for fewer jobs. When this happens you need strategies that give you an edge over your competitors. Yesterday Kareem Rogers, MHRIR, SHRM-CP joined me from Chicago to record a new episode of “Find Your Dream Job,” to talk about four extra steps you can take to stand out in a tough job market. He’s a recruiter, a career coach, and the owner of the HR Depot,LLC. Kareem’s company improves the quality of life of job seekers through resume and coaching services. We began our conversation by talking about what happens, especially for the most competitive jobs, if all you do is send applications and don’t network, arrange informational interviews, or ask others for help. We also talked about why many applicants don’t take these extra steps no matter what the state of a job market. Kareem then shared these four tips for standing out in a tough job market. In reviewing each recommendation, we discussed why it matters, how to do it, and the difference it can make  in your job search. -- Get your network on your side. It’s not the people you know, it’s the people you want to know and LinkedIn can help you meet them. -- Know (and share) what makes you stand out. It’s one thing to say what you’ve done, it’s another to show. Make sure you tell others in person and online about your awards, results, and other accomplishments. -- Do what other job seekers don’t do. Examples include creating a 30, 60, 90 day plan, writing custom cover letters, and reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn. -- Be active on LinkedIn. When you publish regularly on LinkedIn you create a digital profile that gets the attention of employers. How does the current job market feel to you? What have you done to stand out from your competitors? Share your experience and suggestions in the comments below. And listen to Kareem Roger’s interview with me on “Find Your Dream Job” when it goes live September 11, 2024. In the meantime, check out the Mac's List website for more than 450 other “Find Your Dream Job” interviews with career experts like Kareem Rogers, MHRIR, SHRM-CP. Use the link in the comments below or go wherever you get your podcasts. #jobmarket #jobsearchtips #careerpodcasts Photo via SquadCast.fm by Descript.

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I routinely get asked by my coworkers, "How do you have time to create all this content?" The truth is I don't. I create all the content entirely outside of working hours. If you are considering content creation while holding down a (demanding) full-time job, consider below: 👨‍💻 You don't have to create content to show that you are good at what you do. The best solution architects I know don't have a YouTube channel or a blog, and everyone still holds them in the highest regard. ⏰ I don't currently have kids, and I outsource every bit of life admin I can, which means I have time in the evenings and weekends (I am still learning to compartmentalize work during working hours) to write a book, create YouTube videos, and blog about data. Not everyone has the same amount of "me" time that I have, and I don't take that for granted. 💪 My top two Clifton strengths are learning and communicating (thanks to Buck Woody, I was able to identify those), so I spend "me" time creating content because I love learning and sharing knowledge. This is hard work, if you want to do it, do it for the right reason. ❤️ It is a winding road. You will question yourself over and over, but it is also a rewarding process. I often get messages from people all over the world thanking me because the assets I created in the past helped them with interviewing, onboarding, learning data, etc., which makes it all worth it. 💡 There is no "how do I get started?" Just start. Medium and YouTube are free; I wrote a lot on Medium before having my own website. You don't need your own website. All you need is time, motivation, your niche, and an audience. #knowledgesharing #community #alwayslearning #growthmindset #payitforward

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California Proposes New Anti-Discrimination Rules When Artificial Intelligence Impacts Hiring Learn about California's proposed regulations to include automated decision systems under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Understand the implications for employers and the steps being taken to prevent algorithmic discrimination in hiring processes. https://buff.ly/44Sxl65 View more Hiring, Layoff & Job Market Trends at Remote Jobs In HR - buff.ly/3QTFnFR #Hiring #Layoffs #HiringTrends #HumanResources #JobOpening #Recruiting #TalentManagement #CareerOpportunities #EmploymentTrends #WorkforcePlanning #Unemployment #Jobs #Business #JobCuts #Economy #JobSearch #EmploymentLaw #JobMarket

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Let's talk about those engineering needs and how Gee Talent Advisory, LLC and Devstar can propel your team or company to the next level! #Backendengineer #FrontEndEngineer #FullstackEngineer #MobileEngineer #DataEngineer #MachineLearningEngineer #DataScienceEngineer #VideoGameEngineer #VideoGameDesigner #BIEngineer #DataBaseEngineer #Java #JS #Typescript #C# #C #C++ #Node #JS #Express #NestJS #GraphQL #PHP #Kotlin #Python #UnrealEngine #Swift #Unity #RubyonRails #MySQL #SQL #NoSQL #MongoDB #Tableau #PowerBI #Apache #Docker #Kubernetes #Go #Jenkins #AWS #Azure #Flutter #Scala #Razor

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In the tech world, ambition runs high with every new innovation. The market is competitive, with specific demands and big opportunities. Recruiters play a key role in helping people navigate careers that merge dreams with reality. Consider those aiming for AI/ML roles, energized by the potential but facing a competitive field that demands deep technical skills and specialized knowledge. In this context, recruiters serve as valuable compasses. They provide specific guidance, such as emphasizing the importance of foundational skills in programming/statistics and critical problem solving, practical experience through projects like open-source contributions, continuous learning, and networking. There are countless other examples. Recruiters deliver the insights: what's trending, what's needed, and the direction the tech industry is heading. Our guidance helps candidates make strategic moves. Careers aren’t always straight paths. Trends shift, and obstacles emerge. Quality recruiters coach candidates on how to stay flexible, adapt, and push through. #TechTalent #CareerGuidance #Recruiting

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Curiosity Week is one of my favorite weeks every year! Check out the blog below if you want to learn more, and take a look at https://lnkd.in/ge6z6FNy to see if there's a role for you!

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🎉 Celebrating 12 Years with TEKsystems! 🎉 Today marks an incredible milestone—I’ve been a part of the TEKsystems family for 12 amazing years! 🚀 🌟 Journey of Growth: Over the years, I’ve had the privilege to work with talented colleagues, tackle exciting projects, and witness the ever-evolving tech landscape. From my early days as a Junior IT Recruiter to a Strategic Account Manager within our IT Managed Services division, it’s been an exhilarating ride. 🔑 Key Learnings: TEKsystems has taught me invaluable lessons: Adaptability: In this dynamic industry, adaptability is key. Whether it’s emerging technologies or shifting market trends, staying flexible has been crucial. Collaboration: Success is a team effort. I’ve had the honor of collaborating with brilliant minds, learning from each other, and achieving great things together. Client-Centric Approach: Our clients’ success is our success. Understanding their needs, solving their challenges, and delivering exceptional service—it’s what drives us. 🙏 Gratitude: A big shoutout to my TEKsystems family, mentors, and all the fantastic professionals I’ve crossed paths with. Your support, encouragement, and camaraderie have made this journey unforgettable. 🚀 Looking Ahead: Here’s to more growth, more innovation, and more impactful work! 📢 Thank You, TEKsystems! 🙌 #TEKsystems #Anniversary #TechJourney #Grateful

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