IT professionals typically fall into one of two categories: specialists and generalists. When choosing one path, it can be difficult to move into the other, and most IT pros feel pressure to make a choice very early in their careers. However, IT professionals should take heart. One path is not any better or worse than […]
Traditionally, when we think of hotspots for tech jobs, we think of California, Boston, or even Seattle. However, South Florida has made a significant play as a top region for IT jobs in recent years. The gains have been quiet, capturing very little national attention, but they have been steadily growing. However, despite the changing […]
IT talent in South Florida is in high demand, and as a result, IT professionals are becoming much more aggressive in salary negotiations. When an employer accepts your counter offer, it’s usually a good sign. After all, you’re getting exactly what you asked for. However, it’s important to know what you’re getting into. Some employers […]
At the height of the Recession, IT employers in South Florida got a bit of a reprieve. Times were tough, and candidates knew that employers held all the cards. However, now that the recession is just a memory and the South Florida tech market is booming, things have changed. It’s now the candidates who hold […]
In the wake of The Great Recession, as Americans were lashing out at banks that were “too big to fail” and young people started “Occupying” Wall Street, Congress set in motion banking regulations designed to turn the industry on its ear. While some of the initial proposals of the now-famous Dodd-Frank legislation didn’t quite make […]
Getting a startup off the ground is never an easy feat. No matter where an enterprise is located, there are unique challenges that face business owners attempting to launch a new endeavor. For all of its advantages, Florida is no exception to this rule. Though there are many startups cropping up each year, entrepreneurs in […]
Many South Florida companies utilize exit interviews to help them determine why employees move on to new opportunities. However, waiting until someone’s last day to ask them why they were dissatisfied does little to manage employee turnover. A much more successful approach to employee retention is to adopt the practice of “stay interviews.” What is […]
The new year is rapidly approaching, and this is the time of year when many South Florida IT professionals think about their career goals. If you’re thinking about growing your career this year, professional certifications can go a long way towards increasing your marketability. However, there are an endless number of IT certifications to choose […]
The holiday season is upon us, and this is the time of year when employees start to become distracted by family visits, holiday shopping, and other seasonal events. This is also the time of year when companies need their employees to buckle down, assessing the current year’s progress and setting goals for the coming year. […]
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