Attention, rockstar developers: Get a talent agent

Is LinkedIn killing the traditional resume? Impossible deadline? Stupid contract? Time to bail

Technology Leadership February 25, 2015 Attention, rockstar developers: Get a talent agent Software work is becoming increasingly more project-based, and the days of settling into long-term employment without the need to keep an eye out for new work may be waning. Here's how to assess whether hiring a rep is the best move for you. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Is LinkedIn killing the traditional resume? 2. Impossible deadline? Stupid contract? Time to bail 3. The 15 best cities (you didn't think of) for high-paying tech jobs 4. Business and IT have no good reason to fight over the cloud White Paper: Good Technology 10 Best Practices for Implementing a Successful BYOD Program Harness the benefits of BYOD for your organization including improved user productivity, engagement, satisfaction and potential cost savings. Learn the best practices for doing so successfully. DOWNLOAD NOW Is LinkedIn killing the traditional resume? The days of the traditional one-page resume may be numbered, but it's still not quite time to ditch those well-crafted, battle-tested documents. Recruiters and career development consultants say the resume is not dead; however, the LinkedIn profile has surpassed it in terms of importance to modern job seekers. READ MORE Impossible deadline? Stupid contract? Time to bail During this Off the Record correspondent's programming career, they had the luxury of working in many companies across varied industries and with a multitude of architectures. But their bad experiences showed when it’s time to run for the door.READ MORE The 15 best cities (you didn't think of) for high-paying tech jobs San Francisco and New York City may offer the glam factor, but they also bring high costs of living to go with it. If you dig a little deeper, there are many lesser-known cities that offer good pay and good quality of life. READ MORE Business and IT have no good reason to fight over the cloud Some IT groups still believe their power rests in saying no, and they remind business units of that. Some business units react by responding, "You can't tell me what to do!" There's no need for either stance. READ MORE White Paper: IBM Total Economic Impact of InfoSphere Master Data Management Forrester Consulting describes Master Data Management (MDM) as a ‘critical business capability and technology foundation.’ IBM clients interviewed achieved a variety of operational benefits from their MDM programs, including call center savings, improved efficiencies for inside sales staff, and lower costs for customer mailings and returns. LEARN MORE