So 2016 was an interesting year for sure and it had its share of ups and downs. The world lost some extremely talented people this year and here in the states, we experienced a very contentious political race. But there have also been some bright spots, especially as it relates to the job market; unemployment rates have continued to lower and companies have recommitted to hiring great talent, both on a permanent and a contract basis, which of course is music to our ears! We’ve also seen the rise of a more data-driven, customer-centric approach to driving business results, with rising demand in agile methods and practices as well as within the creative services space.
All of this has had a positive impact on our growth at Eliassen Group; we have expanded our operations in the Southwest, hired more talent on the team to keep pace with customer demand, and we’ve enhanced our consultant outreach program, professionally managed through our Consultant Advocate Program (CAP). As this growth continues, we also seek to assist our clients and consultants as they navigate their recruiting and job search efforts. To this end, we have compiled a list of our most popular content from this past year, as determined by your readership and interest. We hope you enjoy them - either again or anew - and wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year! We look forward to helping and supporting you in 2017!
Laying the Groundwork for Your NEXT Job
Everything is going great! You love the company you work for. Your manager respects you and treats you more than fairly. Your co-workers are supportive and many look up to you. You also have the easiest commute you could hope for. Your IT career is taking off and your future looks bright, right? What would happen if this all ended tomorrow? Would you know who to call, who’s hiring or where to find your next position? Thinking ahead and good planning can perpetuate your career success.
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Making the Shift from Full-Time to IT Consulting
The time has come. You’ve been working in the same full-time IT role for several years and you’re looking for a change. Or, maybe your company is downsizing and you want to be proactive in landing a new role. Either way, you’re seeking a new, challenging position that will get you working on some cool projects with cutting-edge technologies. And that’s when you see it – that incredible position that you covet. BUT, it’s a consulting job.
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What Leadership Needs from Employees: Supporting a Great Company Culture
Trust and transparency are terms that are easily thrown around in the workplace. While these sentiments are certainly appreciated, there’s a vast difference between just saying them and actually making them a reality. And it takes hard work to truly implement trust and transparency as core tenets of your business and company culture.
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eGuide: (Not Your Grandmother’s) Job Interview Tips
Congratulations on landing the interview! It’s a great feeling to know you got the attention of that prospective employer. So, what are you going to do to make sure your skills and talent shine through? You’ve got some work to do – and that needs to happen before, during and after the job interview!
Working with Millennials
Millennials. The generation of lazy, narcissistic, self-righteous, participation trophy-toters. As one of those very Millennials, I can attest to the bad rep that we have. Gen X co-workers don’t know how to work with us, and our Baby Boomer bosses struggle to understand how to connect with us. We realize there’s often a disconnect between the generations in the workplace, so I’d like to help shed some light on what we need in order to thrive.
