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Meet the Team: James Shen
Our Meet the Team spotlight is now shining down on James Shen! James is a Director at Benchmark IT and has been with the company since shortly after it was founded in 2007. James’ previous 20+-year stint as a senior developer and project manager in financial services comes in very handy when recruiting IT talent….
The Benchmark IT DevOps Engineer Hiring Guide
Benchmark IT has created a series of hiring guides to help take the guesswork out of hiring today’s most in-demand technology roles. We’re excited to introduce the latest in our series: The Benchmark IT DevOps Engineer Hiring Guide. This article provides in-depth detail about DevOps Engineer roles and provides all the essentials to make your…
The Benchmark IT Full Stack Developer Hiring Guide
Benchmark IT has introduced a series of hiring guides designed to help you take the guesswork out of hiring today’s most sought-after technology roles. We recently published the Benchmark IT Project Manager Hiring Guide and are pleased to announce the new Benchmark IT Full Stack Developer Hiring Guide. Read on to discover more about full-stack…
A Resource Guide for Women in Tech
Originally published, March 25, 2019. Updated August 17, 2021. 4.5 min. read. Despite comprising 47% of the US labor force, women in technology are largely underrepresented. Women currently hold 25% of IT jobs. Women of color account for far less, with Asian women comprising just 5% of that number and Black and Hispanic women 3%…
Announcing the Benchmark IT Project Manager Hiring Guide
Recruiting a Project Manager requires a clear and thorough action plan. Our new Benchmark IT Project Manager Hiring Guide offers best practices for recruiting PMs with right technical and communication skills. The role of a Project Manager can vary depending on the organization. However, team collaboration, communication, and cooperation remain vital to ensure project success….
Diversity Hiring: Addressing Organizational Practices and Unconscious Bias
This year, many organizations have amplified their commitment to improving their diversity hiring and recruiting efforts. Notably, Fortune Magazine’s announcement to “make corporate diversity disclosure the new standard of doing business.” Businesses realize that diversity and inclusion (D&I) in hiring is no longer just an act of sound ethics but that employees favor diverse organizations….
On the Edge of Tech: How Edge Computing is Changing Business Intelligence
Here’s a fact: over 90% of ALL data ever created was generated in the last two years alone. Every time someone searches Google (almost 70,000 per second), receives an email (over 2.7 million per second), or shares a social media post, exponential amounts of data continue to stockpile. 2021 will see over 6.6 Trillion digital…
5 Agile Project Management Best Practices and Methodologies
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the key to success was learning how to pivot. IT teams worldwide performed the tactical triage necessary to pivot to a remote workforce—practically overnight. It is not 2022 and companies still continue to rethink their products and services. As a result, the workplace model is always being updated…
4 Ways to Advance Your Long-Term Career Goals this Summer
The long summer days can make even the most dedicated workers feel lazy. It’s easy to dream of escaping to the beach, mountains, or lake. However, before you pack your bags, it’s essential to take some time to think about your current job, this year’s goals, and how they fit into your long-term career goals….
5 Technology Trends to Inspire Your Next Career Move
A recent Time magazine article claimed that “Every Company is a Tech Company Now. The Disruption is Just Beginning.” With it, the list of technology trends and required skills continue to evolve. What are the latest technology trends, and what skills do you need to excel at them? Continue reading to find out. Artificial Intelligence…