What is your company’s decision-making process when developing a new project scope of work (SOW)? Project leaders and project managers typically evaluate what people and process’ do they need access or availability to, to effectively get the project done, on budget and on time. On the people side of project management, the assistance of a… Read more »
Staffing agencies are not all created equal, each recruiting firm will have a different niche, as far as business scope, recruiting methodology, and process. At Open Systems (OSI), our company differentiator is our recruiting methodology and efficient process. With over 20 years experience in recruiting, our senior recruiting advisors are integrated members of the industries… Read more »
Your LinkedIn network is your key to finding your next job. But the secret is, you need to nurture, build and leverage this network – continually. It’s much easier to reach out to your LinkedIn network for career advice or job search help when they are already engaging with you. How do you keep your… Read more »
Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring is stressful. They consume time from the human resources department, the hiring manager and anyone else involved in the hiring process. The fear of making a bad hire keeps most managers up at night. A bad hire is emotionally draining, costly and can affect employee morale. Here are a few ways… Read more »
Does your company conduct reference checks on your final candidates? If your company is questioning the value of reference checks, then read why reference checks are still important, the four things you can learn and the best way to conduct reference checks. Yes! Reference Checks Are Important. As the one, last final step before presenting… Read more »
Are you planning or currently in a career that involves data analytics? If you are, consider the lucrative role of a Data Scientist. According to Glassdoor’s 2018, 50 Best Jobs in America, this as the number one best job right now. There are three important considerations as you’re researching a career as a Data Scientist,… Read more »
Why does using a staffing agency to recruit, screen and select your company’s engineering new hires make financial sense? Engineering recruiting experts, like Open Systems, are continually identifying hard-to-find talent to expedite your hiring process, ensure company culture fit, and improve your efficiency. Continuous Engineering Recruitment One of the main differences of using an engineering… Read more »
Successful Information Technology professionals know that career advancement happens because of deliberate and strategic plans, a path often referred to as a career roadmap. The best ways to advance your IT career are to add value, offer solutions, enhance your skills and network. Add Value Your value comes from being a reliable and top contributor.… Read more »
In every business, there comes a time when the decision needs to be made on whether to outsource a portion of its IT operations or leave them in-house. This decision can be the result of concerns such as cost-savings, limited personnel resources, or an expanded business offering. However, regardless of the reason, there are some… Read more »
In today’s marketplace, it can be very challenging to find and hire tech professionals, especially software architects. In Silicon Valley, for example, software architects are in extremely high demand with many open jobs available. With recruiting and hiring becoming more difficult in the tech industry, how do organizations hire the best software architects? Ways to… Read more »