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 […]
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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” […]
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 […]