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November 17, 2009

IT Recruiters and Managers on Hiring and Interview Best Practices

While there's a wealth of information available on general hiring tips (e.g., résumé building, how to interview, etc.), there seems to be a real shortage of relevant hiring information specific to IT. With this in mind, I set out to build a somewhat definitive collection of information for IT pros either out of work or new to the field. I've conducted interviews with a half-dozen specialists in the field, including recruiters, hiring managers, and even one IT guy currently looking for work. (Plus I've received messages through email and Twitter from a handful of people with tips and best practices.)

Below are links to the four-part series I wrote on this topic.

Notes from the Hiring Table, Part 1 - In this first article, I share thoughts from one consulting firm on some of the common practices they use in interviews, such as tricks and traps they set for candidates.

Notes from the Hiring Table, Part 2: The Recruiter Perspective - This article drills deep into the thought process of one of the top recruiters at an IT staffing firm. Learn exactly how recruiters view candidates, plus how you can move from the "no" pile to the "yes" pile.

Notes from the Hiring Table, Part 3: Crafting the Ultimate Résumé Weapon - Articles about résumé building might be overdone and fraught with the same old same old, but I assure you that this piece takes a fresh perspective. In this article I look at the four steps/individuals you need to pass through to get a job—the computer/keyword screening, the recruiter, the HR rep, and the hiring manager—and tell you how to build a resume that can pass all these tests.

Notes from the Hiring Table, Part 4: Become the Ultimate Employee - This article comprises analysis on my part and answers the question: "What 5 skills do you need to have to succeed?"

I hope you enjoy this series—feel free to send me an email if you have any questions or concerns.

Brian Reinholz, training & certification editor

Posted by lharty at November 17, 2009 1:10 PM