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What to Do if You Have an Easy Job

Sometimes a blessing is in fact a curse, and that’s especially true when it comes to employment. An easy job can seem great at first as you effortlessly complete assignments and head for home each day feeling free of stress and pressure. But over time you grow bored with your work while realizing that your… Read more »


3 Things to Seek in a New Job

Finding too many job opportunities can be just as bad as finding too little. When you’re inundated with vacant positions that you feel qualified for and intrigued by, it can make focusing your application efforts a real challenge. You end up applying for too many, too quickly and come off as a lesser caliber candidate as… Read more »


Tarry Lalonde Joins The Squires Group, Inc. as a Program Manager

ANNAPOLIS, MD, May 2, 2016 – The Squires Group, Inc. (TSGi) today announced that it has recently hired Tarry Lalonde as a Program Manager to help broaden its base of business within the Mid-Atlantic region. “Tarry brings vast knowledge of ERP/ IT implementations in both the Federal and Commercial industries to our clients. Because he… Read more »


How to Know an IT Candidate is Reliable

IT is central to everything you do. For that reason, you must be able to rely on your IT staff to be there at all times, turn in a consistent performance, and not invite vulnerabilities or instabilities into your system. Unfortunately, evaluating a candidate’s reliability is tricky because everyone puts their best face forward when… Read more »


3 Questions to Ask Yourself as a Software Engineering Candidate

Every job search begins with the same first step – defining what your ideal job looks like. But it’s a trickier process than you expect. You know you want to be professionally, intellectually, and financially fulfilled, but what does that look like when it comes to an actual position? Ask yourself these three questions to… Read more »


3 Qualities to Seek in a Contract IT Position

One of the most exciting things about contract IT position is that there really are a lot of opportunities out there. Better still, they extend across companies, industries, specialties, and geographies. That means you can afford to be selective when picking a project and wait to find the opportunity that’s really right for you. Here… Read more »


How to Know You Need a New IT Job

Everyone has an occasional bad day/week/month on the job. And few people are perfectly happy with their employer or position. But, how do you know when you’re just experiencing normal workplace frustrations versus when you actually need to pursue a new IT job? Here are three clear signs it’s time to move on: You See… Read more »


3 Reasons to Take a Contract IT Position

If you have in-demand technical skills, you may be resistant to contract employment. That’s understandable considering how much time you’ve spent in acquiring your skills. But before you elect to hold out for a full-time position, it’s worth considering the professional benefits that can come from accepting a contract position. Acquire New Skills in a… Read more »


3 Do's and Don'ts for Applying to a Career Position

If you’re looking for a career position, you’ve reached an exciting point in your professional life. Find the right one and you are assured of enjoying job security, taking on new responsibilities, and thriving within a supportive culture. Just be advised that winning that perfect long-term position is easier said than done. To help you… Read more »


Top 3 Reasons to Take a Career Position

There is a strong appeal in avoiding a career position. Professionals who jump from assignment to assignment get to experience a variety of companies, co-workers, responsibilities, and locations. At some point, however, that flexibility can give way to uncertainty and weariness. If you’re looking to start the next phase in your professional life, consider these… Read more »