For whatever reason, the steps to negotiating a technical contract are shrouded in mystery. No one seems to know what to do. Or, if they think they do know, they often make mistakes that harm their relationship with their employer. This is why we’re addressing the 5 most common myths about technical contract negotiation. We[…]
If you’re considering becoming a technical consultant, you’ve probably already started poking around job sites to see what kinds of positions are available. While finding the job postings are easy, deciphering them tends to be more difficult. The language is far from straightforward, and the postings tend to be in shorthand without definition. As a[…]
The tech industry is growing everywhere, and Northern New England is no exception. Companies in this region are constantly searching for new talent, and are hoping to draw in talented technical experts from other regions of the country. Are you currently considering making that move? Not sure what to expect? Don’t worry. We’ve assembled a[…]
You’ve done your research. You understand the requirements of the position, the culture of the company, and what knowledge and personal skills are needed to be successful in this role. You’re a company expert. Perfect! In an interview setting, this knowledge allows you to illustrate that you not only understand and recognize the company’s needs,[…]
Last week, we wrote a blog post titled “IT Staffing Solutions: How To Find A Fit For Your Team.” While we explained that being flexible with fit and project duration helped you find a whole new pool of candidates, we didn’t explain how to choose the best from among these fish. So how do you[…]
It’s Friday afternoon and you’re not feeling all that productive. It’s totally understandable. With the weekend being only a few hours away, you’re daydreaming about what those two days off will hold. I’m about to add to those unproductive weekend daydreams. How so? By talking about cubicle toys. They’re pretty great, right? They make your[…]
You’ve been searching, interviewing, and you’ve finally got an offer. You’re excited, and you should be! However, for many people, this excitement starts to wear off as they read the compensation package information. They ask, “What does that mean? Does that apply to me? Why would I need it?” There doesn’t need to be confusion.[…]
You’re the manager of a technical team and you’re concerned. Your group of five isn’t making their deadlines despite hours of overtime. You know that someone else needs to be added to the team but the question is who? And what kind of skills will they need? While in some scenarios the answer is obvious,[…]
Continuing our series of blog posts celebrating everything Northern New England has to offer. Our technical consulting company may be based in Maine, but we serve all of Northern New England. At this point, you may be thinking, “Wait a second. What actually constitutes Northern New England? Isn’t it just Maine?” Well, while Maine is[…]
Technical consultants, I know you want to find the perfect technical consulting contract. I also know that you want to make a good impression. So why do you keep making these same, simple interview mistakes? And, just for the record, when I say simple, I really mean it. I’m not talking about the right or[…]