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 […]
Posts Tagged ‘Career Growth’
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” […]
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 […]
5 Fatal Tech Resume Flaws
The resume is usually the first impression that a company has of a candidate and if the resume is poorly written it’s probably the final impression as well. Before hitting the “submit” button on your resume, make sure you’ve fixed these flaws. Flaw – Using Multiple Fonts. There are few things that look stranger than using […]
How to Be a Valuable Team Member
The transient nature of the modern workforce leads to individuals working with a vast number of peers and teams throughout the course of their career. Being able to build relationships quickly and earn the respect of your peers is essential for those who want to move into a leadership role. Here are some practical tips for how […]
The Consulting Career Path at Perficient
Blog contribution by Perficient Campus Recruiter Jennifer Stuart. As a campus recruiter for Perficient I’m frequently describing what a consulting career path looks like within our organization. Perficient does a great job of allowing individuals to shape their career according to their interests and passions, and the following information should provide a general road map of […]
What Tech Recruiters Look for in Resumes
One question that our team receives on a consistent basis is “How can I make my resume stand out from the competition?” Christy Divenere is a Talent Acquisition Manager at Perficient and she volunteered some of her time to share some insights on some key indicators she coaches her team to look for in experienced candidates: Christy started […]
Perficient Acquisition Leads to Exciting Opportunities
Perficient is an excellent destination for technical business development executives who are interested in working with high-profile clients. Paul Nix, a Director in Perficient’s Salesforce East practice, joined Perficient when his former company, CoreMatrix, in October, 2013. Paul took some time to discuss his transition to Perficient and the resultant new opportunities. Perficient’s portfolio of Salesforce.com clients is impressive […]
How Perficient Identifies Leaders
As a rapidly growing company, Perficient provides many leadership opportunities to both existing employees and external candidates. In this installment of Life at Perficient, our director of talent acquisition, Michell Valentine, shares some of the qualities that Perficient looks for in future leaders. Empowering – Leaders at Perficient need to help their team members realize and live up to their full […]
What it Takes to Build a Successful Career in Health IT
In a video interview I recently recorded with Steven Scott, general manager of our healthcare practice, and Martin Sizemore, principal of healthcare strategy, we discussed the reasons why someone should consider a career at Perficient within our healthcare team. These reasons to build your career here are also strong factors for working in healthcare IT […]
8 Productivity Hacks to Help You Work Smarter
I’m a bit of a productivity addict so I’m always looking for ways to make my day more productive without adding more time. My productivity starts the moment I wake up and includes some new tech and some old-tech. Sleep Cycle – Wake up Early & Rested Nobody likes the abrupt, annoying buzzing of an […]