One of the biggest challenges I’ve had this year as a recruiter is finding the digital talent in Baltimore – specifically UX Designers. I get it; you’re in Palo Alto working for a start-up or for Zuckerberg. Or you’re in Austin, Boston, NYC or Seattle. So in addition to promoting my clients’ company and…
When traveling with my family over the Thanksgiving Holiday I spent four nights in four separate beds: 3 states, 2 hotel rooms, 1 stop at the in-laws, and 1 stop at a friend’s house. While the weekend was a whirlwind of visits, it did help to inspire some thought behind this blog. Whether you’re a…
It’s happened to countless strong contenders in the workplace today. A job description for a graphic design, IT or marketing job seems to be written just for you. Soon enough, the recruiter gets your resume, sets up an interview, and you know that nothing short of missing the interview could keep you from landing the…
There is a tremendous opportunity for personal and professional fulfillment when stepping into a managerial role. We’ve all had great managers and poor managers. What makes a manager strong or poor is rather subjective, but is founded in a healthy, trustful work relationship that lends to an equal balance of accountability and respect. My first…
So you are looking for the next job and it is time to update or build your resume. Here is the nagging question: your resume looks a little thin in the area of experience you are applying for. Working for a Web/IT, Marketing and Creative staffing agency, thousands of resumes come across our desk. Should…
Telecommuting is an option for many professionals. Working off site could mean better work/life balance or a shorter/nonexistent commute. However, such benefits are not without drawbacks. Many telecommuters will acknowledge that “out of sight” may very well mean “out of mind” when it comes to being chosen for promotions and/or juicy assignments. The possibility that…
I attended the Digital East conference on social and mobile innovations last month in Reston, VA, and couldn’t help but notice the amount of chatter focused around the BYOD movement in the workplace. For those who might be acronym-challenged, BYOD (bring your own device) refers to the business practice of allowing employees to use their…
When most jobseekers begin their search, it’s usually either because they lost their job, or they’re so miserable that they’re ready to make a move. Both are very emotionally-charged circumstances that can often spur confusion, shame and depression. When a job search begins, there’s no way of knowing how long it will take. Even if…
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