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4 Skills Technical Project Managers Need to Ace that Phone and Video Interview
Phone and video interviews started becoming a more common practice before the Covid-19 pandemic made everything go virtual. While a technical project manager may be comfortable speaking over the phone when communicating with a coworker or client, interviewing is entirely different. Why Phone and Video Interviews Are Important They are often just a segue into…
Talent Attraction Breakfast in Norwalk, CT
Benchmark IT to Sponsor Talent Attraction Breakfast in Norwalk, CT Join us on March 6th! Are you facing a new year, but the same hardships in talent attraction? Low unemployment and IT skills gaps continue to make attracting and retaining quality technology professionals difficult for hiring managers. Join us as we tackle these challenges and…
Understanding Tri-State Wage Parity Laws
Understanding Tri-State Wage Parity Laws Over the past few years, several initiatives aimed to limit the disclosure of salary history and mitigate wage disparity have been implemented by state and local governments throughout the U.S. Similar legislation was passed in New York City in October 2017; in Westchester County, NY and the state of New…
How to Effectively Manage Stress During the Holidays as an IT Professional
Is the constant stream of holiday music in shopping malls, supermarkets, and elevators making you crazy? Is the mashup of holiday parties and year-end deadlines on top of personal and family obligations giving you hives? You’re not alone. IT pros generally experience more stress than other employment sectors. A recent study released by Blind, a…
Is It Time to Overhaul Your IT Recruitment Strategies?
Driven by high demand and competitive compensation, the technology sector has a 13.2% employee turnover rate – the highest of all U.S. employment sectors. Additionally, our recent Benchmark IT Candidate Perspective Survey revealed that almost 60% of tech pros plan on changing jobs in the next 12 months. With so much movement in the tech…
Surprising Insights on Tech Industry Turnover Rate
Nearly 60% of Metro New York, CT, and New Jersey tech professionals plan to switch employers within the next year says new study released by Benchmark IT-Technology Talent Stamford, CT – November 13, 2018 – Benchmark IT – Technology Talent www.bmarkits.com announced today the results of its first-ever, “Candidate Perspective Survey”, showcasing insight on the…
Taking on the Toughest Challenges for a CIO in the Tri-State Area
What’s are the toughest challenges for a CIO? Security? Analytics? The growing IT skills gap and talent shortage? Benchmark IT’s new report, “Top 5 Challenges Facing Tri-State CIOs Today,” breaks down the biggest obstacles that tech leaders across the Tri-State area face today. Our analysis includes in-depth industry statistics as well as viable solutions for…
Why You Didn’t Get A Job in Tech
Even in a record-low unemployment market, employers have high standards when it comes to their next IT hire. While some employers may have unrealistic job requirements and continue to search for that elusive “purple squirrel,” even minor missteps in the process can knock an otherwise qualified IT professional out of the running. Here’s a breakdown…
4 Healthcare Technology Trends Transforming the Industry
Every year, it seems as though there are new healthcare technology trends. For decades, the effort to decrease costs while continuously improving patient care has been a top initiative for healthcare companies. In recent years, we have seen monumental changes in new technology trends in healthcare. Many of these trends are entirely evolving how healthcare…
How to Boost Your Tech Career: 4 IT Skills on the Rise
No matter what your tech specialty is, developing cross-functional IT skills are a key component to your long-term career success. A more diverse knowledge base offers a broader sense of the big picture. This perspective will enable you to better understand how your role fits into your organization and its business goals. And it will…