As a norm, I leave the talking about tools to my dad, Dean Da Costa. However, I too have become very involved in sourcing tools, and have started testing … Read more
How to Use Behavioral Interview Questions in a Technical Interview
During a job interview, digging into a candidate’s technical depth is just as important as determining cultural fit. Recently I was looking over the … Read more
The One Method I’ve Used to Eliminate Bad Tech Hires
Let’s be real. Interviews are a terrible way to hire tech candidates. Not only do you not get a real sense of the candidate, they often weed out good … Read more
The Silicon Prairie is a Haven for Tech Workers – Recruiters Just Need to Get Them There
Luring tech talent to the heart of the U.S. — the Silicon Prairie — requires companies and recruiters rid candidates of the mindset that … Read more
2016 Forecasts and Predictions: More Hiring, Higher Wages, Longer Fill Times
Death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, though new year forecasts and predictions have to be close seconds. 2016 is no exception. Here’s … Read more
A New Way to Source IT Pros: Pay Them to Talk
A few years ago a tech friend of mine changed his phone number. An inconvenient and, in this day of permanent numbers, a somewhat unusual occurrence. The … Read more
A New Way to Source Tech Candidates: Pay Them
Would you pay $100 to talk with a tech professional about a job? Lane Campbell and his co-founders in June believe enough recruiters will that … Read more
Source IT Candidates For $100 Each
A few years ago a tech friend of mine changed his phone number. An inconvenient and, in this day of permanent numbers, a somewhat unusual occurrence. The … Read more
The HR Technology Conundrum: Is It Helping or Hurting Us In Doing Our Jobs?
A common concern in the workplace is communication and how we utilize technology to facilitate it in a way that is useful to everyone. When I started in HR … Read more
The U.S. Tech Talent Gulf Is Wide, But Signs Show Job Seekers Inching it Closer
The tech talent gulf remains wide in the U.S., with over 40 percent more employer need than job-seeker interest. This is a large and troubling gap. In our … Read more