How to Make Sure Recruiters Pick You FIRST!

Joshua DuntonAccount Manager

TEKsystems Canada

TopicsCurrent IT Market Analytics and Trends

Working Effectively with an Agency

Recruiter Tools – Maximizing Exposure

Pros and Cons of Contracting

Current Local Market AnalyticsRecession? Not for IT

National Unemployment: 7.1% National IT Unemployment : 2.5% Ontario Unemployment: 7.6% Ontario IT Unemployment: 2.8%

In-Demand Skill Sets Network Technicians User Support Mobile Developers Java Developers

Current Local Market AnalyticsWhat does this information mean for you?

Technical Professional’s Market Higher Compensation Multiple Opportunities

Aggressive Recruiting Strategies Expect Calls at Work Beware of Multiple Submissions

Agencies: Effective PartnershipsTEKsystems: Putting Technical Professionals First

Agencies: Effective PartnershipsExpectations of You

Expectations of the Agency

Up To Date Resume

References (Depends)

Follow-up for Opportunities

Open Communication

Interview Preparation

Prompt Feedback

Multiple Opportunities

Open Communication

Recruiting Tools

Internal Database (Proprietary)

LinkedIn

Job Boards

Miscellaneous

Recruiting ToolsInternal Database

Sourcing Strategy Referrals Known Resources

Finishes Formers

Applicants www.thingamajob.com

Maximizing Exposure Detailed Resume

Technologies Projects Certifications

Recruiting ToolsLinkedIn

Maximizing Exposure Increase Connections Update When Needed Include Project/Placement Synopsis Detail Technologies

Recruiting Tools

Job BoardsHR Sourcing ToolEffectiveness?

MiscellaneousFacebookTwitter

ContractingPros Cons

Higher Rates

Project Variety

Autonomy

Tax Benefits (Incorporated)

Consistent Employment

Insecurity

Career Advancement

PermanentPros Cons

Job Security

Career Advancement

Unbilled HoursPersonal DaysVacation Days

Administrative/Maintenance Duties

Lack of Project Variety

Lower Rates

Lack of Autonomy

How To Make Sure Recruiters Pick You First!

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