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 […]
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 […]
Work With Us — Face-to-Face
Your company is your brand. Your product is your signature. Your people are your life. Why look for solutions from people you don’t know? Core Technology Solutions takes your success personally! We offer our clients: Experience – More than two decades of unparalleled customer service and technical expertise. Engagement – Proactive process to ensure long-term success […]
Why You Should Work with a Seasoned Recruiter During the “Great Resignation”
A major benefit to working with a seasoned recruiter in any job search is relationships. Successful recruiters have been building key relationships with hiring managers for years. These relationships are constantly cultivated and maintained in order to be available to meet urgent talent needs in a timely fashion with the greatest understanding of what a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Relational Success: It’s Not All About Me
“We do not convince people to buy an idea or thing, but rather we simply uncover and relate to their needs and their needs only.” That’s the advice of management consultant Kevin Catlin, owner at Insight Strategies, Inc., in his article “The best sales advice I ever got was from a surfer dude.” Recounting his […]
Viewing Your Career Through the Eyes of an Immigrant
Melting pot. That was a moniker used by previous generations in America to describe the human fabric of our society. We are a nation of immigrants, many of whom were instrumental in bringing America into greatness. These men and women helped foster the industrial revolution and, later, our successes in engineering, astrophysics, and technology that […]
The Weather Channel and IBM Partner to Forecast More Than Just Hurricanes
Technology, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is the backbone of business forecasting today. That’s why IBM purchased The Weather Company in 2015, according to a MarketWatch report this past June. While Big Blue is positioned to use its considerable data-crunching resources to get a better handle on the weather, there’s more to the […]
Make the Connection: Soft Skills that Get You Noticed in an Interview
In a recent article by LinkedIn Influencer Bruce Kasanoff titled “Rule #1: People Hire People They Like,” the point is made that perfect qualifications rarely land you that dream job. “If a hiring manager doesn’t like you, they are highly unlikely to hire you,” writes Kasanoff. It seems so obvious, but many candidates don’t make […]
What Qualities to Look For in a Recruiter
Scan the web for recruiting or staffing companies and you’ll soon be overwhelmed with more options than you want to know. Global agencies, local staffing companies, niche recruiters, and even electronic spiders with no apparent human being attached to the company. If you are on the hunt for employment, how do you know which type […]