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Specialized Tech Agencies – Missing the Big Picture

On in Hiring Strategies, Market Analysis, Uncategorized, Working with Recruiters.

I have recently noticed the emergence of a huge number of specialized technical agencies here in Los Angeles. These firms will focus on things like front end development or mobile or Ruby on Rails, etc. Their sell is that they…

Re-thinking Your Opposition to Contract Positions May be a Good Idea

On in Blog, Career Assistance, Landing a Job, Working with Recruiters.

You are an employee sitting at work in a full-time role – you aren’t very happy and your phone keeps ringing with calls from recruiters telling you about new contract opportunities around town. This is something new to you, that…

The Other Side of the Desk

On in Career Assistance, Landing a Job, Working with Recruiters.

Back in June when I was laid off, I was advised to reach out to recruiters for help with my job search. Although I spent a frustrating six months working with a few recruiting agencies trying to find my next…