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Making Sense of Today’s H-1B Visa Laws in IT
There are few topics receiving as much media attention as H-1B visa laws in IT. This year, the number of applications declined for the second year in a row, with 190,098 people applying for the annual allotment of just 85,000 visas. With tightening laws and policy changes, a vast cloud of uncertainty hangs over not […]
Vital Resources for Women in Technology
For how wonderful the technology industry overall is, it does have a glaring problem in the disparity between women and men in the field. Only 26% of all tech jobs are filled by women, a statistic that is difficult to see time and time again. Here in Michigan it was recently announced that Ford purchased […]
Your 2018 Midwest IT Salary Guide Is Here
Compensation is an important area of focus for anyone connected to the tech industry, and for good reason. Hiring managers facing the distinct IT skills gap are finding themselves unsure of the right amount to offer in-demand talent in order to secure their services. Similarly, tech pros who are inundated with varying job opportunities might […]
What Detroit’s Tech Sector Growth Means for IT Pros and Businesses
It’s a well-known fact that Detroit has been one of the hardest-hit metropolitan areas in previous economic recessions. However, it’s a region that never gives up and today is in the midst of a powerful renaissance across many industries, especially in IT. Let’s take a look at what Detroit’s tech sector growth means for both […]
How Generation Z and Millennials in Tech are Reshaping Your Workforce
By its very nature, the tech industry is an evolving one. Innovation changes the game as technology improves, with the ripple effects felt across all corners of the sector. However, there’s a revolution happening in IT right now that, at its heart, has nothing to do with technology. Younger generations of workers are altering the […]
5 Ways to Maximize Your Career Through Networking in Tech
“It’s all about who you know” is a popular saying for a reason, illustrated by the fact that over 70% of all jobs are found through networking. As a tech pro, you might already be getting a lot of random job opportunities in your inbox, but they are just that: random. Even if you’re not […]
Boost Your Bottom Line by Streamlining IT Onboarding
So you’ve put all the necessary time and effort into landing a hard-to-find tech pro. Finally, a vital role is filled, and you’re ready to see immediate production out of your new employee, right? Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. It’s often surprising how much work an organization will put into locating the right […]
What Employers Want: How to Improve Your Technical Resume
With so many tech skills in high demand, it’s truly a great time to be working in the field. Despite the good news for IT pros, it’s still a competitive environment that sees more individuals enter the industry each day. As hiring managers get flooded with more and more applicants for their lucrative openings, how […]
Select Resources Unveils Enhanced, Newly Redesigned Website
Grandville, MI – Select Resources, a leading provider of IT staffing solutions throughout Michigan and surrounding states, has unveiled their newly restructured website. Designed to better represent and enhance their already exceptional service, the new site features a more robust user experience for both job seekers and businesses alike. “It’s exciting to reveal our […]
Why an Uber-Style Model is the Future of IT Employment
Uber is only a few years old, yet consumers across the world have adopted the service to the point they would be lost without it. While multiple factors were certainly at play, this revolution in transportation came about swiftly and strongly due to a large talent pool of at-will drivers thriving in a new gig […]