That doesnt make much business sense, we'll see what happensThey just want your resume and they screen you out with a obscenely hard assessment.
That doesnt make much business sense, we'll see what happensThey just want your resume and they screen you out with a obscenely hard assessment.
That's definitely an individual-based perspective. I've worked with them and have had several colleagues work with them and have had much success. Again, I'm not advocating for them but if your game is tight - you'll be good with any staffing company. They just happen to be one of the larger staffing firms and are pretty much in every region of the country.They just want your resume and they screen you out with a obscenely hard assessment.
Just got another call for this position i applied for
http://starmountlife.myexacthire.com/ViewJob-46115.html
My main thing is good money & not having to be on the phone all day like i currently am now.
I would tread carefully dealing with these jack of all trade type jobs. Normally these types of jobs are made up of duties nobody else in the IT department wants to do. I've had several and normally didn't stay longer than 1 year before bolting. In my opinion desktop support is even worse than the Hell Desk. Because you'll see problems created from almost every other group in the IT Department. It gets old constantly having to clean up messes created by other people.
It depends on if ur skill set is in demand.For my programmer brehs out there, how is freelancing looking? I'm beginning to lean more towards being an independent programmer and I'd like to know how viable of an option it is.
From what I've read, it seems like it's a possibility but workflow can be erratic.
Do you want to freelance only or would you want to be hired FT at some point?For my programmer brehs out there, how is freelancing looking? I'm beginning to lean more towards being an independent programmer and I'd like to know how viable of an option it is.
From what I've read, it seems like it's a possibility but workflow can be erratic.
this.the market will be picking up even more over the next few months.
It depends on if ur skill set is in demand.
If it is you can make tons more money... and be happy... and always work on new shyt. Make more connections and not be tied down. Not have to completely conform to company cultures and get paid a higher rate.
Make sure u calculate for buying ur own benefits and taxes....
if you are in demand.. u can make madd doe for 6-12 months, then take some time off, then take on a 3 month project, then a 6 month, then take the holidays off and so on.
Some people feel that they aren't stable but u can always put feelers out there...(towards the end of projects) connect w a bunch of recruiters and HR people and even IT directors or software managers on LinkedIn. Put ur shyt on Dice.
If you're willing to work in multiple states or wherever the most work and money is then u will do even better.
Usually hiring picks up in Q1 and Q2 as new projects come down the slate and budgets are established. Affordable Health Care have some mid-size and small companies on fence but most companies are needing to maintain existing code and become more competitive in mobile and user engagement. eBay is even doing some big work right now.this.
The shortage is pretty crazy right now.
Do you want to freelance only or would you want to be hired at some point?
The cool thing about development is you can get in the game without working for a company. Just develop a simple app in your preferred language/platform and use it as your sandbox.
As far as the freelance market, you can compete strongly as a US developer if you have exceptional communication skills, understand Project Management/Business Logic, and can develop from the front to the back (UI to Database). Otherwise, its okay but you'll have to be head and shoulders above to show that you are a ninja in some high demand technology (i.e.: node.js or angularjs), component (i.e.: UX or mobile), or industry (i.e.: eCommerce or healthcare). You have several freelance websites, AND you have contract jobs (1-month to 2 year) style jobs everywhere pretty much.
Yes, having your own portfolio is big! Various projects showing off your skills as a complete developer especially for freelance, or showing that you're the expert in a specific technology.I'm looking to do freelancing as a main source of income.
That's what I love about it. One thing I've noticed is that companies like to see people who do their own independent projects. I've been to plenty interviews where they'll ask what projects I have worked on.
The thing I'm most concerned about is how to be visible. I'm sure there's plenty of freelance developers out there who aren't getting any work just because they don't have much of a reputation. How much work goes into building those connections and making sure you have clients knocking at your door?
Yea you are right, I have been doing desktop support for 5 years now and I am ready to move on, and I have delt with the recruiters and staffing agencies before. I would like to maybe start my own consulting agency, but i dont know where to beginQuoting an earlier post i made:
"Dice.com is a great site for IT jobs. Indeed, monster, and career builder are also good. Just make sure you're using the latest technologies in your resume. They use bots to determine 'viable' candidates or non-IT HR persons. So buzzwords and links to a portfolios of work experience is also a hand up in the game!
Good luck!"
Also for IT Jobs - there is a shortage pretty much nationwide. Find some area you're interested in and get your knowledge up. If it's helpdesk, learn Windows (all os platforms), Mac, Linux, and mobile. Don't be afraid to use recruiters and perform contract work. Recruiters/Staffing Firms are very good if you are an entry-level/intermediate level IT professional. An example is TekSystems: http://www.teksystems.com. I personally am not in the market, but I get job offers from PA, NJ, CA, NY, TX every week and my resume is at least 3 years old. Once you have 3-5 years as an IT professional in this market you will not have to apply for a job, only determine a company, culture, opportunity($,growth, p.d.) that fits your needs.