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4 Biggest Shifts in the Technical Talent Market
If it feels like the technical job market is confusing right now, that’s because it is. At a high level, job creation has come to a screeching halt. But in some high-demand technical fields, candidates are fielding multiple offers, which signals a growth in the...
How to Find a Mentor When You’re Building Your Professional Network
Finding a mentor, especially in your early career, can feel like a Catch-22. You need connections to find mentors, but you need mentors to help you develop the skills you need to build and nurture those connections. As frustrating as this seems (I know, because I’m at...
Laid Off in Tech? What Your IT Recruiter Wishes You Knew
Roughly 63,000 tech workers have lost their jobs in 2025 so far. Last year, the numbers were nearly double that. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re either one of them, or the writing’s on the wall and it’s just a matter of time. Either way, go ahead...
The New Rules of Hiring in Uncertain Times
If news of the job market is giving you whiplash, you’re not alone. These days, it seems to be changing faster than a developer's favorite programming language. Not to mention there’s paradoxes left and right: How can we be back to pre-pandemic "normal" with 7.4...
Decoding the Stories Behind Your Employee Turnover
Every time an employee packs up their desk and heads for the exit, they're leaving with more than just their coffee mug. They're taking a story with them. And like any good detective novel, those departure stories contain clues that could solve your company's biggest...
The Art of Recruiting Professionals Who Aren’t Looking
Most Top Performers Aren't Actively Job Hunting — And That's Actually a Good Thing Let's cut to the chase: If you're only fishing in the pond of active job seekers, you're missing out on the ocean of exceptional talent that's busy making waves elsewhere. The most...
Despite a Challenging Job Market, IT Candidates Still Have the Upper Hand
For employers looking to fill positions this year, it might seem like the talent market is in your favor. After all, hiring is slow across many sectors, with lengthy processes, cautious candidates, and plenty of time to evaluate options. That is, except in the IT...
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire: More Than Just a Number on a Spreadsheet
Remember that feeling when your new hire accepted your offer? The relief. The excitement. The high hopes for all the brilliant contributions they'd make to your team. Fast forward three months. The deadlines they've missed. The skills they claimed to have but don't....
Job Search 101: 5 Creative Ways to Get an Employer’s Attention
Feeling invisible in your job search? Take a play out of Lloyd Dobler’s book. In that iconic Say Anything scene, Lloyd stands outside Diane’s window, hoisting a boombox over his head, blasting the sweet sound of Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes. Cheesy? Maybe. But hey, it...
How to Transition Your Career Path from Full-Time to Contract Work
Looking for employment in the current job market is a bit like playing "Where's Waldo?" – except Waldo keeps changing his outfit and moving to different industries. But here's a secret: while everyone else is squinting at full-time positions, savvy professionals are...
Overcoming the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: 4 Strategies to Find In-Demand IT Talent
87% of IT leaders experienced one or more security breaches last year, according to Fortinet. What’s more, the average cost of a breach in 2024 sits at $4.88 million and takes an average of 2.7 years to recover from. So unless you’ve got money to burn, ramping up...
Should You Stop Recruiting When the Economy Is Down?
Few business leaders feel like throwing caution to the wind these days – and we don’t blame them. Slowing job growth, rising unemployment, and some highly publicized layoffs are prompting many to move with caution—especially when it comes to recruiting and hiring....
Back to the Office: The 2024 Workplace Outlook
If you’re familiar with Concero’s work culture, you know we value in-person collaboration over almost anything. But we also understand that good humans can do great work almost anywhere, depending on the situation, which makes the ongoing debate over coming back to...
Staffing During Tax Season: 4 Ways to Prepare Your Business
It’s a tough time of year for everyone, but it’s especially scary if you’re running a business—of course we’re talking about tax season. A lot of fearful questions come to mind: Did I make any errors on my return? Will I be audited? Did I maximize my deductions and...
Putting the Tech in Texas: IT Jobs in Dallas Are on the Rise
Make no mistake about it: the tech industry stars have aligned over the Lone Star state. If you’re a Dallasite with tech expertise or a seasoned IT pro looking for a change of scenery, it’s a great time to pursue IT jobs in Dallas, Texas. Tech isn’t the only thing...
How to Sell a Job to a Candidate: 4 Steps to Win Top Talent
For many hiring managers, filling open positions has become a race against the clock. As average time-to-hire reaches a record high of 44 days, your ideal candidate’s final decision can be the difference between meeting talent needs quickly and becoming understaffed....
How to Improve the Interview Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Every job interview is a two-way evaluation. As you assess the skills, experiences, and personality traits of your potential hires, your candidates are taking your entire hiring experience into consideration. From the questions you ask and the answers you give to the...