• 6 Ways to Annoy a Recruiter — and Lose the Job Offer

    Recruiters are very busy people, short on time and patience. With hundreds of applications to sift through for every vacancy they advertise, they are always looking for quick and easy ways to sort the best candidates from the time-wasters. Attention spans are short and time is of the essence when they're looking to fill vacancies, so recruiters will often spend just seconds making snap decisions about a candidate's viability.From ...
  • How to Make Software Development Outsourcing Work for Your Company

    "The most important single aspect of software development is to be clear about what you are trying to build." - Bjarne Stroustrup, creator of C++There is a reason why software outsourcing is on the rise, especially in startups. When you organize a project with support from outside professionals, you can improve outcomes, enhance efficiencies and sustainability, and save on a range of overhead costs.However, in order ...
  • The Risky Business of Searching for a Job

    I recently heard a stand-up comedian make a joke about dating. They compared the experiences men have on Tinder dates versus the experiences women have. The comedian joked that when a man gets ready for a blind date, his biggest worry is it will be boring. When a woman prepares for a blind date, her biggest worry is a bit different. In her worst-case scenario, she may be in danger of physical harm.This stand-up routine highlights how ...
  • How to Tell If You're a Great Leader

    Leadership is not for everyone. In fact, even some people currently in leadership positions do not belong there.Having worked for numerous leaders during the course of my 25 years in the business world, I can tell you there is a wide array of leadership types and levels of competency. I have learned from both the amazing and the not-so-great leaders — and one thing I've learned is that the amazing leaders ...
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  • How to Be a Pro at Teleworking With a Disability

    Many people currently collecting social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits want to return to work, but to do so, they require accommodations to help them perform at their best. One of the most common and simplest accommodations employers can offer to individuals with disabilities is the opportunity to work remotely for at least part of the week. Not only does this help employees of all abilities, but it can also ...

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