“It’s important to build a personal brand because it’s the only thing you’re going to have. Your reputation online, and in the new business world is pretty much the game, so you’ve got to be a good person. You can’t hide anything, and more importantly, you’ve got to be out there at some level.” -Gary Vaynerchuk of VaynerMedia
It is no secret that the hiring market is tough right now for employers; moreover, it is a great time to be a web developer, either actively looking or gainfully employed. The pool of web developer talent is ever-shrinking meaning that talent may be sought from seemingly happily employed individuals.
John Foley, “This has always been the city for multifaceted professionals who love diversity or aspire to learn across many different spectrums. Now it also is the place for those wishing to be part of the next generation of technology disruption.”
Abacus Group has the pleasure of announcing our new Information Technology Division with Marty Fredo at its helm. Brian Bereck, Co-Founding Partner: “We are excited to leverage our great reputation and longstanding client relationships by building out an IT recruiting division that can further assist our clients with their staffing needs.”
US employers reportedly added some 105,000 IT jobs in September. Computer and electronic products manufacturing, IT services and customer development all saw dramatic increases while data processing, hosting, and related services saw less obvious increases.
With close to 20 years of operation in executive recruitment, we have witnessed remarkable changes in our line of business. Advancements in technology have strongly impacted the industry. We will explore why this is a favorable development for hiring managers and job seekers alike—and why reliance on technology alone for recruitment is not effective.
IT Security is a complex, ever-expanding field—in extremely high demand. Few professions today are more exciting or relevant to the world around us. IT Security professionals should consider enhancements to their careers, remarks Jordan Thomas, Senior Client Services Manager for IT Staffing & Recruitment at Abacus Group. We examine the merits of just one in particular—the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation.
A new report from the Information Technology Alliance (ITA) delivers good news for Information Technology professionals who specialize in the Accounting industry: You’re in high demand, and you can expect a bump in compensation as we head into 2016. Abacus Group’s Director of Information Technology Staffing and Recruitment, Marty Harte, explains that the survey results are positive—but there’s a catch.
People We Count On is our new Employee Blog Series. Each week, we’ll spotlight a different employee to uncover their unique personalities and experiences working for Abacus Group. First up in our series is Lisa Chen, an Executive Recruiter in our Information Technology Division.
With summer in full swing, many professionals are enjoying lightened workloads, extended vacations, and time away from work. If you’re among those fortunate enough to catch a break this summer, consider using the time to invest in your career.
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