It has been easy for American companies to write off European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as a “Europe problem,” but fines have already started to be levied upon US companies that do not adhere to the strict standards of GDPR. In Q1 of 2019, Google was slapped with a $50-million Euro fine due… Read more »
When it comes to building effective tech teams, skills and experience matter. However, cohesive, innovative and effective teams are about much more than the skills each person brings to the table. Recently, Bill McDermott, the CEO of SAP, shared his secrets to building an effective team with Glassdoor after he received a 95% approval rating… Read more »
EARNED BY LESS THAN TWO PERCENT OF ALL STAFFING AGENCIES IN THE U.S. AND CANADA EAST WINDSOR, NJ – FEBRUARY 13, 2020 – Talon, a leading IT staffing company announced today that they have won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Diamond Awards for providing superior service to their clients and job seekers…. Read more »
Are you regularly applying for a steady stream of tech jobs but not landing any interviews? This is a frustrating proposition for any IT professional. If you find yourself in this situation, you could be engaging in some common job search behaviors that sabotage your chances of landing the interview or the job. Slacking On… Read more »
Cover letters are a critical tool for landing an interview. However, many tech pros neglect this crucial step, either avoiding the time it takes to craft an effective cover letter or believing that cover letters are no longer relevant. However, a cover letter is your first opportunity to present your case for why you are… Read more »
DevOps has officially moved into the mainstream and companies of all sizes and in all industries are leveraging this methodology for better outcomes. New DevOps Engineer jobs are opening every day, and as demand for talent outpaces supply, salaries are claiming and perks are plentiful. These are the skills you need if you’re interested in… Read more »
Blockchain was developed as a public ledger for cryptocurrency transactions, and it has become synonymous with bitcoin since its inception. However, blockchain’s distributed ledger format has many use cases beyond crypto and can benefit businesses in exciting new ways. Cloud Storage There are innovators in the market looking at ways blockchain can be used to… Read more »
If you are a developer thinking of growing your skill set, it might be time to think about getting Groovy. The programming language Groovy has been steadily gaining in popularity over the last year, moving from 49th to 19th place in TIOBE index rankings of the world’s most popular languages. If you’re ready to diversify… Read more »
For years, New York City has been touting itself as a tech hub poised to unseat Silicon Valley as the epicenter of technology innovation. Despite those proclamations, most people still associate California with tech. According to a recent survey by KPMG, however, New York’s claims are starting to bear real fruit. Nearly 60% of tech… Read more »
It can be tempting to stretch the truth on your tech resume – especially when you find an opening at your ideal company. Maybe you add a skill you don’t have so that you meet minimum requirements. Perhaps you say you hold a certification you haven’t completed yet. However, it is important to resist the… Read more »