The Web turns 30 today. And it’s quite likely that most of the people using and benefiting from the World Wide Web now are just barely 30 themselves, if that. Those of us who programmed computers using dumb terminals and received tremendous satisfaction when all the punch cards worked the first time, are still amazed […]
Will You Hear “Be Mine” in Your Next Interview?
Valentine’s Day is all about love — hearts and flowers and everything else that will express our affection for the one we love. Our hope is that it will put a seal on the “Be Mine” sentiment we find on the heart candy every year. “Be Mine” is also what a lot of employers are […]
Are the Right Answers Enough for Your Interview?
We all want to win a job interview. It’s not something we look forward to on a Monday morning, but we know we must ace that first interview in order to be invited back for the second, and the third. I recall interviewing for a leadership role with a global manufacturer in the southeast that […]
Stop Before You Set Those New Year Resolutions
Ready to start tackling those resolutions you just set? Lose weight? Save money? Step up in your career? Invest time in family? Oh, you didn’t make any resolutions (at least for anyone to hear)? According to leadership guru Michael Hyatt in his article “Your Best Year Ever, Without the Resolutions,” that’s actually a good move. […]
Happy New Year 2019!
With all the challenges and successes of 2018 behind us, we are eager to launch into the new year with strength, confidence, and vision. To all of our partners in business, the staff of Core Technology Solutions wishes you a happy and successful 2019.
Giving Thanks
“The National Thanksgiving Proclamation was the first formal proclamation of Thanksgiving in the United States. President George Washington declared Thursday, November 26, 1789 as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer.”
We’re Hiring!
Core Technology Solutions is searching for that great candidate with proven experience in Back Office/Accounting roles to serve in our corporate office in Chapin. If you, or someone you know, is skilled, confident, eager, and ready to hit the ground running, check out our job posting and let us know you’d like to talk. Click […]
The “Better Every Day” Recruiting Method
It’s pretty simple. If you want to succeed — in anything — you have to work to be better every day. School, sports, work, parenting, and marriage all require an absolute commitment to work harder and smarter to improve how we handle life. Success is truly a “better every day” plan. And facing challenges and […]
iTsSC | Capgemini Adding 200 IT Jobs in Columbia
Capgemini, a Paris-based global consulting firm, will be expanding their presence in Columbia with the opening of a new Advanced Technology Development Center at … Read more iTs|SC – Columbia’s Insurance Technology and Services cluster – is focused on establishing purposeful partnerships, creating a competitive advantage and leveraging regional expertise. We’re collaborative, passionate leaders […]
Columbia SC is a Core Technology Corridor for Millennials
CNBC recently reported that Columbia, SC ranked second in the most attractive cities for millennials. Many millennials are still figuring out where they want to settle down, resulting in young people moving both toward and away from several major cities across the U.S. To narrow down which cities are attracting more millennials than they’re losing, […]
LinkedIn Partners with CTS to Reach Business Leaders and IT Professionals
Core Technology Solutions recently partnered with LinkedIn Recruiting to highlight our work with IT leaders and top talent across the country. We created a new look with focused content for client companies seeking to build their teams and IT professionals seeking industry-leading career choices. Check out our new pages and our recent job postings, and […]
Quality Recruiting Begins with a Relationship
So much of our workaday world is production-oriented. Work hard, then harder, then your hardest, in hope you produce as much as you can by the end of the day, or the month, or the year. Success is often measured by quantity, not quality. Volume is indeed important. Exceeding sales goals is good for you […]
Four Qualities That Will Build Satisfaction In Your Career
Achieving success in your job isn’t necessarily difficult. Know the scope of your duties. Perform your assigned tasks with excellence. Demonstrate integrity in your work ethic. For the most part, you will be “successful.” Many of us find this kind of success in our work. But are we “satisfied” in what we do? Is there […]
There’s Always One More Thing You Can Do
When you work with a professional talent specialist to help you in your job search, you’re not simply looking for someone to do the busy work for you. There’s more to landing that perfect job than just shuffling resumes, typing up submittals, and managing emails. The best recruiters are the ones who take the lead […]
Planning the Best Interview of Your Career
Most candidates assume that a job interview is, for the most part, planned and controlled by the hiring manager. There is a set of questions that must be covered and there is usually a set time given for the meeting. While much of this is true, the candidate who prepares to win the job must […]
CTS Celebrates Capgemini Columbia Launch
On Tuesday, Core Technology Solutions joined local, state, and national leaders to celebrate the opening of the new Capgemini offices in the Bull Street District of downtown Columbia. CTS has worked with Capgemini (through its recently acquired IT solutions company, TCube) for several years to provide IT talent to its growing P&C insurance technology solutions […]
Career Insights: LinkedIn Reveals 2017 Hiring Trends
When is the best time to make a career move? LinkedIn reveals hiring trends in 2017 that will help you optimize your job search strategy. It’s called the “moving month” in the recruiting industry, and LinkedIn data demonstrates that one month in the year far exceeds all hiring expectations … and it’s not in December. […]
We Get You Connected
Your business is destined to grow. We have the talent network that gets you to the next level. Use our connections to build your business. We build relationships.
Top Recruiters Are “C” Employees
If your recruiter is not a “C” employee in his or her firm, you’re wasting your time. Not an average employee. A “connected” employee. This is the professional who has the connections you need to get in front of the best hiring managers in your industry. Technology is great. Tools are essential. But relationships are […]
Going Bananas In Your Job?
Is your job identity-challenged? Don’t monkey around with your career. We can help you escape the pack!