One of the benefits of being a technical professional is that organizations often invest heavily in training their staff to gain new skills and move into leadership roles. A recent McKinsey & Company article summarizes best practices for developing talent within large organizations. They found that organizations with the most success in terms of projects being completed on time […]
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Three Tips for Making a Good Impression at a Campus Career Fair
I’ve been involved with campus recruiting for more than seven years and always get excited when the Fall career fair season arrives. I know that students can feel overwhelmed by all the information packets they receive and blog posts they read with tips for attending a career fair. It’s sometimes hard to determine just how to truly […]
Perficient is Going Back to School!
Want to start your career with an industry-leading IT consulting company? Perficient is on the road and looking for the best and brightest talent out there. We’ll be participating in many college career fairs and also hosting informational Q&A Google Hangouts with our consultants. We know that one of the best ways for us to find […]
A Career Lesson from First Grade Soccer
Contributed by Eric Osterman This week, students across the country return to school and start taking part in their fall activities. Many kids enjoy football, marching band, cheerleading or other activities, but the big event at my house is the start of 1st grade girls’ soccer. Or perhaps it could better be described as “a loose interpretation of […]
How Finding Your First Job is Lot Like Dating
Contribution by Bill Mitchell Looking for your first job out of college can be daunting, to say the least. But here’s an interesting way to look at it: Searching for an entry-level position is similar to the world of dating. Allow me to give you some examples: Think of a career fair as analogous to […]
Do Technical Certifications Make a Difference?
Technical certifications have become popular over the last 10-15 years as a means for IT professionals to validate their expertise. In certain instances, technical certifications may even serve as an alternative to a traditional four-year degree. The cost of certification can vary by industry but a typical price range for training courses and exam fees ranges from a couple […]
You’ve Read “Lean In,” Now Read This
“Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg has taken the business world by storm. In it, she talks about how women need to take a seat at the table and how important it is for women to rise up in corporate America. “The Confidence Code” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman takes the foundation of “Lean In” […]
How to Eat Healthy While Traveling for Work
Many Americans who were raised on fast food and TV dinners are reconsidering their food choices. Trading the Big Mac for the organic snack isn’t easy and many professionals find that eating while traveling can lead to poor dietary decisions. Here are some tips for how to eat healthy while traveling for work: Bring Snacks from […]
How to Train for a Race While Traveling
Many traveling consultants struggle with trying to balance their fitness goals with work schedules. Achieving physical fitness goals can sometimes be just as important as earning a professional certification or promotion. Many consultants train for a 5K, 10K, half marathon or full marathon while they are on the road. Here are a few tips to stay on […]
Should You Return to a Former Employer?
Last week the sports world was set on fire with the announcement that basketball star Lebron James was returning from a 4-year stint with the Miami Heat to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers. That announcement has spawned a plethora of blog posts about “boomerang employees” and the benefits of employees and their former employers reuniting. While most […]
What’s the Difference Between Senior & Lead Developers?
Contributed by Christy Divenere, Talent Acquisition Manager for Oracle and Industry Verticals at Perficient One of the questions I receive on a frequent basis is, “What are the primary differences between senior technical consultants and lead consultants?” While both roles require similar levels of technical aptitude, the soft skills and leadership ability requirements set them apart. Many […]
Working Moms: Eating Popsicles in Pantsuits
A smart phone with calendar apps, to-do lists and Toca Boca games. A commute that starts with the Frozen soundtrack and ends with Ted Talks podcasts. A brain filled with goals and objectives and a heart filled with morning kisses and afternoon smiles. This is what daily life looks like for working moms. When we […]