Dear Aegistech,
Why should I work with an IT Recruiter? Why can’t I just apply directly through the employer’s website? — Dave in New Jersey [Read more…]
5 Things to Consider When Faced with a Counter Offer
Dear Aegistech,
I’ve accepted a new job and I’m about to give notice – what should I do if I get a counter offer from my employer? — Avi in Westchester [Read more…]
Making the Right Decision When Faced with Multiple Job Offers
Dear Aegistech,
I’ve got two great job offers. How should I choose which one to take? — Steven, Staten Island [Read more…]
How to Attract the Right IT Recruiters to Your LinkedIn Profile
Dear Aegistech,
I’m looking for a new Java consulting position. What’s the best way to use LinkedIn for such a search? — Andrew, Manhattan [Read more…]
How to Explain Gaps on a Resume
Dear Aegistech,
I’ve got some gaps on my resume. What is the best way to explain them? — Steve from Stamford [Read more…]
How to Get Your Dream Programming Job
Dear Aegistech,
I want to be a programmer for my favorite cable sports network. How can I get a job there? — Arjun [Read more…]
Mommas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to Use Bad IT Recruiters
Let’s face it, it feels good to be wanted. Whether you’re looking for a contract or full-time position, the stakes are high and the competition in IT is fierce. So when recruiting agencies contact you about a consulting project coding Core Java, or they’ve heard good things about your UX design expertise, you feel like one of the chosen few. [Read more…]
Interviewing: The Fine Line Between Confidence and Arrogance
A recent study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to be published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, delivers a surprising conclusion – that job seekers are better served by playing the narcissist in an interview.
Narcissism? Isn’t that like being vain or arrogant? Don’t people hate narcissists? [Read more…]
How to Write a Resignation Letter
Congratulations on your new position! Now comes the uncomfortable part: resigning from your current role. A professional termination of employment involves two steps: writing a formal resignation letter, and discussing it verbally with your manager. This post covers the basics of writing a simple, no-bridges-burned resignation letter. [Read more…]
6 Signs You Nailed Your Interview
Until you develop some psychic powers, you’ll never know exactly what your interviewer was thinking. Unfortunately we can’t help you acquire supernatural abilities, but we can provide some clues that will help differentiate whether you “nailed” your interview, or it was the final nail in your candidacy’s coffin. [Read more…]