Why a Contract Position Might Be Right for You
Taking a temporary or contract role instead of a permanent position can offer several advantages. Your career goals, lifestyle, or current circumstances should all be considered when choosing a job. Let’s explore some common reasons why a contract role might be the right fit for you. Provides Flexibility Contract positions typically have a defined timeframe […]
Benefits of Mentorship: A Mentor’s Perspective
We often recognize the benefits of mentorship for the mentee. The person hoping to gain insight, knowledge, and professional growth from someone more experienced. But the mentor-mentee relationship offers the mentor benefits as well. Let’s explore some positive outcomes from mentoring so you can decide if it is a professional commitment you want to add […]
Benefits of Mentorship: A Mentee’s Perspective
Wherever you are on your career path, mentorship is a powerful tool to access. Mentorship can help you navigate your job and grow your career. There’s a wealth of benefits to be gained at all career phases – new graduate, mid-career professional, and as a career pivoter. Let’s explore some of the reasons to seek […]
Universal Project Management Skills & How to Highlight Them on Your Resume
The job title “Project Manager” might evoke specific ideas when you hear it. You might think of someone certified as a project management professional from the Project Management Institute. You might assume they have a strong technology background. But have you stopped to think about how your job likely encompasses many of the same skills […]
The Power of a Proof of Concept in Delivering the Right Solution
Our Professional Services division is close to completion for two Proofs of Concept (PoCs). The first is for an artificial intelligence (AI) solution. The second is to prove the business case for a major content management system (CMS) migration. Our clients are really excited about seeing them. At first glance, a PoC might seem like […]
Do You Know When to Budget for Contingent Labor?
Fall often means budget season and as you plan, are you considering your staffing needs for the next year? Your team may be excelling at their current workload. But what challenges lie ahead? Will your team be able to keep pace alongside new projects and objectives? Let’s look at some reasons you might need outside […]
Ways to Develop Skills Outside Traditional Classrooms
Skills enhancement is a necessary part of career progression and today, more than ever, there are opportunities to enhance your skills in non-traditional ways. Let’s look at some ways to embrace lifelong learning outside a traditional classroom. Books for Personal & Professional Growth Books are the original teacher. You can go low-tech and buy a […]
4 Virtual Interview Best Practices
Some interview preparation tips never go out of style such as dress professionally (head to toe), research the company, and be on time. However, thanks to technology, the requirement for in-person interviews is no longer a necessity. According to Pew Research, when workers can work from home, 41% work from home at least part-time. And […]
What Makes a Successful Client Delivery Program?
Some large organizations choose to centralize contingent staffing services (also known as staff augmentation). Centralization can be managed in-house or through an outside vendor, a managed staffing provider (MSP). The program serves as the liaison between staffing agencies and the organization’s hiring managers. What drives the success of a talent delivery strategy within these programs? […]
The Importance of the Human Element Through the Recruiting & Matching Process
An effective recruitment process involves more than just matching resumes and job descriptions. Staffing agencies can achieve better results by accounting for the human element — the personal and relational qualities that can’t always be defined through algorithms and automation. Here’s why the human element matters and how to ensure that your recruiting process takes […]