The recent layoffs of more than 5,000 workers at the V.C. Summer nuclear power plant in Jenkinsville has impacted not only the state of South Carolina economically, but more specifically local families devastated by the sudden loss of income. The town of Chapin, among other nearby communities, has been particularly hit hard, with many […]
Technology Sheds Light on the Great American Eclipse
The historic total solar eclipse destined to traverse the United States on August 21 is a rare opportunity for the world to see and learn from the phenomenon of our universe. For months, schools have been teaching about astronomy and providing students with projects that will come alive on that day. Museums and planetariums have […]
The Murph WOD: Memorial to a Hero
Lt. Michael P. Murphy (USN) is remembered each Memorial Day, along with thousands of other men and women who gave their lives for the freedom we all enjoy every day. A Navy Seal, Lt. Murphy left a legacy of bravery during his service to our country on foreign soil where he put his life on […]
Teaching Graduates to Fail in Order to Succeed
Information technology has never been a static industry. From the outset of developing processes to better handle how information is collected, processed, distributed, and utilized, technology has grown to handle more data better. This has had a profound impact on research as well as commerce. Our world is better for the dynamic nature of IT. […]
Relationships = Referrals = Recruitment
Just about anywhere you look for statistics on hiring, the referral variable always seems to bubble up as one of the top factors in successful recruiting and selection. Just about any type of referral will help you get beyond the online application and the robotic resume reviewer. If your resume can pass through the hands […]
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 […]
Don’t Let the Time Bandit Rob You of Talent
Tic-toc. Tic-toc. It shouts at us every day: “You’re not finished!” “Just another hour!” “The boss is still in HIS office!” What time is it, anyway? Time is a constant in our lives and we must live and work and play within the hours that time gives us every day. It provides order, tells us […]
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 […]
Happy New Year!
A new year means new opportunities. Why not make one resolution that can change your career? Core Technology Solutions has access to career opportunities that can propel your IT career to new heights in this new year. We’re all about relationships, with you as our candidate and with key IT managers around the country who […]
Essential Soft Skills for Greatness
The hiring process is daunting enough, especially in today’s market where competition is high. Even more, technology careers are booming and companies know that if they want to succeed, they must hire top IT talent. A degree? Great, but others have the same degree? Hard skills in your industry? Necessary, but perhaps not enough. Broad […]
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 […]